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Congress Introduces Bills to Ban Flock Cameras, Withhold Highway Funds

7/28/2026

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Rep. Tim Burchett (TN) and Rep. Thomas Massie (KY) introduced bills to bar purchase of Flock cameras and withhold highway funds.
The proposals target 100,000 cameras, which the ACLU says exist nationwide.
Rep. Scott Perry (PA) and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García co-sponsored an amendment limiting ALPR to toll-collection, which failed in committee.
Rep. Keith Self (TX) introduced the PRIVACY Act, requiring a warrant before authorities can access Flock camera data.

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Story summary

Rep. Tim Burchett (TN) and Rep. Thomas Massie (KY) introduced bills to bar purchase of Flock cameras and withhold highway funds.
The proposals target 100,000 cameras, which the ACLU says exist nationwide.
Rep. Scott Perry (PA) and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García co-sponsored an amendment limiting ALPR to toll-collection, which failed in committee.
Rep. Keith Self (TX) introduced the PRIVACY Act, requiring a warrant before authorities can access Flock camera data.