Bill · H.R. 10221· House(119-HR-10221)
Flock-Off Act
- Introduced
- 9/2/2026
- Last activity
- 9/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Massie
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Flock-Off Act. It stops the use of Federal funds for covered camera systems and associated components. Government agencies must remove these camera systems within 180 days of the Act being enacted. Recipients and subrecipients of Federal funds must also stop operating these camera systems and end related contracts within 180 days. There are specific exceptions included in the text for border security and toll collection.
Yes· 3 of 34
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+9
Strongly protects citizens from federal spending on automated biometric and vehicle tracking.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7
Prohibits federal funding for systems that collect and transmit biometric and license plate data.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
Mitigates the impact of potentially biased biometric and surveillance technologies.
The opposite
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-8
Explicitly prohibits federal funding for automated surveillance and biometric data collection.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3
Constrains how state and local governments can use federal grants for surveillance.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
May negatively impact companies that provide surveillance technology to the government.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(1): This section prohibits the use of Federal funds to purchase, lease, install, maintain, or operate covered camera systems and associated components. This might be considered positive because it stops taxpayer money from going toward these specific camera technologies and data-sharing agreements.
- Section 2(a)(2): This requires government agencies, recipients, and subrecipients to decommission and remove covered camera systems or cease operating them within 180 days. This might be considered positive as it enforces a clear deadline to stop the use of these systems funded by Federal programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(a)(2)(C): If a recipient or subrecipient uses Federal funds in violation of the prohibition, the agency providing the funds must withhold further Federal funds until the full amount is reimbursed to the United States Treasury. This might be considered a negative burden because withholding Federal funds could impact other operations or programs managed by that recipient or subrecipient until the money is fully paid back.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Native Americans+6Good For White Americans+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Billionaires+3Good For High Income Households+3Good For High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+3Good For Children+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Immigrants+1Good For Business Owners-2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+7Increases Big Tech Regulation+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+9Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2Increase States Rights-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Racial Equity+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance-8
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces National Debt+1
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
Victoria SpartzRepublican · Indiana