DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
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- House
- Sponsors
- +5
- Latest action
- Jul 7
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
The DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from awarding, renewing, expanding, or modifying contracts for surveillance technologies used in immigration enforcement—such as facial recognition, social media monitoring, cellphone tracking, and predictive analytics—until an audit and public report are completed and safeguards are implemented. The bill applies to DHS components including ICE, CBP, USCIS, and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, but allows case-by-case waivers for imminent threats to life or national security, subject to congressional notification. It requires an Inspector General-led audit within 180 days of…
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Who is involved
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]Lead sponsor
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]Co-sponsor
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]Co-sponsor
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