Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act
H.R. 9800119th Congress

Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Tim Burchett (R-TN-2)9 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Jul 21, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act.

(a) Federal agencies

No Federal agency may purchase, deploy, operate, access, or contract for any automated surveillance system that identifies, tracks, or records individuals through any of the following:

(1) An automated license plate recognition system, including a Flock Safety camera.

(2) Facial recognition technology.

(3) Technology that uses biometric identification, including fingerprint, iris, retinal, voice, gait, or other personally identifiable biological characteristics.

(4) Any technology that captures, analyzes, or retains a person's image, likeness, or other personally identifiable information for the purpose of conducting persistent or mass surveillance.

(b) State and local governments

A State, local, or Tribal government may not use Federal funds to purchase, deploy, operate, access, or contract for any automated surveillance system that identifies, tracks, or records individuals through any of the systems or technologies described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a).

(a) Deletion

The head of any Federal agency that obtains data in violation of section 2(a) shall delete such data not later than 30 days after it is obtained.

(b) Inadmissibility

Any data obtained by the Federal Government in violation of section 2(a) may not be admitted into evidence in any court or administrative proceeding.

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