To prohibit Federal agencies from purchasing or accessing automated surveillance systems that identify, track, or record individuals, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
This bill prohibits federal agencies from purchasing, using, or accessing automated surveillance technologies that identify or track individuals, including facial recognition systems, license plate readers, biometric scanners, and other mass surveillance tools. The ban also extends to state and local governments, preventing them from using federal funding to acquire these same technologies. Any data collected in violation of the prohibition must be deleted within 30 days and cannot be used as evidence in court or administrative proceedings. The legislation effectively bars federal agencies from contracting with companies that provide these surveillance services and eliminates any legal use of improperly collected surveillance data. This bill directly affects federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as well as state and local law enforcement that relies on federal grants or partnerships.
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