Flock-Off Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
The Flock-Off Act would bar federal agencies, and any state, local, or Tribal government receiving federal funds, from using those funds to purchase, install, operate, or maintain automated license-plate-reader or biometric camera systems—technology that automatically scans vehicles or people, extracts identifying data, and transmits it to remote or cloud-based systems for storage or analysis. This also covers related contracts, data-sharing agreements, and support services. Federal agencies would have 180 days to decommission such federally funded systems, and other recipients of federal money would have to stop operating them or lose further funding until they repay misused funds. Exceptions apply to systems used for border security within one mile of the northern or southern border and to federal highway funds used strictly for toll collection.
The bill would affect federal agencies, state and local governments, and law enforcement agencies that currently rely on federally funded license-plate-reading or facial/biometric recognition cameras, including systems commonly supplied by private vendors. It would not restrict cameras funded entirely with non-federal money.
The bill was introduced on September 2, 2026, by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), with several cosponsors from both parties, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not yet received a committee vote or floor action, and would need to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President before taking effect.
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Timeline
2 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10221 do?
- The Flock-Off Act would bar federal agencies, and any state, local, or Tribal government receiving federal funds, from using those funds to purchase, install, operate, or maintain automated license-plate-reader or biometric camera systems—technology that automatically scans vehicles or people, extracts identifying data, and transmits it to remote or cloud-based systems for storage or analysis. This also covers related contracts, data-sharing agreements, and support services. Federal agencies would have 180 days to decommission such federally funded systems, and other recipients of federal money would have to stop operating them or lose further funding until they repay misused funds. Exceptions apply to systems used for border security within one mile of the northern or southern border and to federal highway funds used strictly for toll collection. The bill would affect federal agencies, state and local governments, and law enforcement agencies that currently rely on federally funded license-plate-reading or facial/biometric recognition cameras, including systems commonly supplied by private vendors. It would not restrict cameras funded entirely with non-federal money. The bill was introduced on September 2, 2026, by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), with several cosponsors from both parties, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not yet received a committee vote or floor action, and would need to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President before taking effect.
- Has H.R. 10221 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10221. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10221?
- H.R. 10221 was sponsored by Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10221?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (2 Sep 2026).
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