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Flock-Off Act

USA119th CongressHR-10221| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2026
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (7)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Flock-Off Act" establishes a prohibition on the use of Federal funds for specific automated camera systems and their associated components. This includes any obligation or expenditure by Government agencies or recipients of Federal funds for purchasing, operating, or maintaining these systems, as well as entering into contracts or data-sharing agreements related to them or the data they collect. A "covered camera system" is defined as one that automatically captures and processes images of motor vehicles, license plates, or individuals using machine learning to extract information or biometric data , convert it, and transmit it to remote systems. Associated components encompass hardware, software, and cloud services used with these cameras for data processing and analysis. The bill mandates that Government agencies decommission and remove any federally funded covered camera systems within 180 days of enactment. Recipients and subrecipients of Federal funds must also cease operating such systems and terminate related arrangements within this period to avoid the withholding of further Federal funds until misused funds are reimbursed. Two exceptions are provided: a border exception for cameras within one mile of the northern or southern border, operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or local law enforcement for border security. A tolling exception also permits the use of funds for cameras solely to collect or enforce tolls, provided any collected data is used exclusively for that purpose.
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Timeline
Sep 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • September 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Flock-Off Act

USA119th CongressHR-10221| House 
| Updated: 9/2/2026
The "Flock-Off Act" establishes a prohibition on the use of Federal funds for specific automated camera systems and their associated components. This includes any obligation or expenditure by Government agencies or recipients of Federal funds for purchasing, operating, or maintaining these systems, as well as entering into contracts or data-sharing agreements related to them or the data they collect. A "covered camera system" is defined as one that automatically captures and processes images of motor vehicles, license plates, or individuals using machine learning to extract information or biometric data , convert it, and transmit it to remote systems. Associated components encompass hardware, software, and cloud services used with these cameras for data processing and analysis. The bill mandates that Government agencies decommission and remove any federally funded covered camera systems within 180 days of enactment. Recipients and subrecipients of Federal funds must also cease operating such systems and terminate related arrangements within this period to avoid the withholding of further Federal funds until misused funds are reimbursed. Two exceptions are provided: a border exception for cameras within one mile of the northern or southern border, operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or local law enforcement for border security. A tolling exception also permits the use of funds for cameras solely to collect or enforce tolls, provided any collected data is used exclusively for that purpose.
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Timeline
Sep 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • September 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (7)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted