Rep. Steube Introduces FLAFO Act to Rein In Warrantless ‘Flock Safety’ Surveillance

This press release from Representative W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) was published on 2026-09-25 and titled "Rep. Steube Introduces FLAFO Act to Rein In Warrantless ‘Flock Safety’ Surveillance".

Rep. Steube Introduces FLAFO Act to Rein In Warrantless ‘Flock Safety’ Surveillance

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Facilitating Liberty and Accountability for Flock Observations (FLAFO) Act, legislation prohibiting federal agencies from purchasing, leasing, operating, accessing, or sharing data with networked Automated License Plate Reader surveillance systems without a judicial warrant. The bill also conditions Department of Justice federal grant funding for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on the adoption of substantially similar privacy regulations.