Mike Ezell defends investigative ALPR use
Mike EzellU.S. representative from Mississippi
Ezell opposed a tolling-only limit on federally aided ALPR systems and cited their value in recovering abducted minors.
“Voted no on Amendment No. 221 to H.R. 8870.”
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Proposed amendment would limit ALPR use by recipients of Title 23 assistance to tolling.
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Official committee record lists each member's vote on Perry Amendment No. 221. The amendment failed 20 to 44.
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Firsthand markup coverage reports that Ezell opposed the tolling-only ALPR amendment and cited recovery of abducted minors.
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Scott Perry proposed limiting ALPR use by federal highway-aid recipients to tolling.
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The committee rejected the amendment 20 to 44; Ezell voted no.
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He defended a public-safety use and opposed restricting federally aided systems to tolling only.
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The Dispute Index. "Mike Ezell defends investigative ALPR use". First published: 2026-09-29. Last updated: 2026-09-29. https://disputeindex.com/events/3008-ezell-opposed-a-tolling-only-limit-on-federally