Massie unveils ‘Flock off’ bill aimed at restricting surveillance cameras
Summary
Representative Thomas Massie introduced a bill called the Flock-Off Act. The bill would stop local governments and police from using federal money to buy or upgrade special cameras that read license plates or scan faces.Key Facts
- The bill is called the Flock-Off Act.
- It focuses on automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs) and biometric surveillance cameras.
- It would block federal funding for buying, installing, maintaining, operating, or upgrading these cameras.
- The bill targets local governments and law enforcement agencies.
- Automated license plate reader cameras capture and record license plate numbers automatically.
- Biometric surveillance cameras scan and identify people’s faces or other physical traits.
- Rep. Thomas Massie represents Kentucky.
- The bill aims to limit federal support for this type of surveillance technology.
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