HR9800Referred to Committee

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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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-21
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Tim Burchett
Tim Burchett
Republican · TN · Representative
Votes with party: 85.9% (612 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-21

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Plain-English Summary

Federal agencies would be banned from buying or using surveillance technology that can identify, track, or record people without explicit legal authorization. This restriction would apply to facial recognition systems, license plate readers, and similar automated tools used by agencies like the FBI, ICE, and local police departments that receive federal funding. The measure aims to protect Americans' privacy by preventing widespread government surveillance while still allowing agencies to use these tools only when Congress specifically approves them for particular purposes.

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