Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.R. 9800, the "Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act," would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing, operating, or accessing certain automated surveillance systems. This includes systems that identify, track, or record individuals using technologies like automated license plate readers, facial recognition, and biometric identification. The bill also prevents state and local governments from using federal funds to acquire such systems.
The act would affect federal agencies by restricting their ability to use specific surveillance technologies. It also impacts state and local governments by limiting their use of federal funds for these systems. Any data collected by federal agencies in violation of the act would have to be deleted within 30 days and would be inadmissible in court or administrative proceedings.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9800 do?
- H.R. 9800, the "Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act," would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing, operating, or accessing certain automated surveillance systems. This includes systems that identify, track, or record individuals using technologies like automated license plate readers, facial recognition, and biometric identification. The bill also prevents state and local governments from using federal funds to acquire such systems. The act would affect federal agencies by restricting their ability to use specific surveillance technologies. It also impacts state and local governments by limiting their use of federal funds for these systems. Any data collected by federal agencies in violation of the act would have to be deleted within 30 days and would be inadmissible in court or administrative proceedings. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress.
- Has H.R. 9800 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9800. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9800?
- H.R. 9800 was sponsored by Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9800?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (21 Jul 2026).
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