Current Date 18 Sep, 2026

Massie unveils a bill that could cut off federal funding for any city caught using license plate or facial recognition cameras

Representative Thomas Massie introduced the Flock-Off Act to bar federal funding for cities that use automated license plate readers and biometric surveillance cameras. The bill would prohibit federal dollars for purchase, operation, or related contracts, with limited border and toll exceptions, and require removal of funded systems within 180 days. Violations could trigger reimbursement to the Treasury and withholding of future funds.