Scope: Federal
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: September 24, 2026
H.R. 10606 in the 119th Congress would prohibit governmental entities from using automated license plate reader surveillance systems. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and, additionally, to the Committee on the Judiciary for provisions within each committee's jurisdiction.
Constitutional basis: Ordinary Article I lawmaking proposing statutory limits on government surveillance under Fourth Amendment principles; bill only referred to committee, no vote yet.