Hawley proposes federal limits on Flock and similar networks
Josh HawleyU.S. senator for Missouri.
Hawley announced a proposed federal framework for Flock and similar ALPR networks. His proposal would require written approval and audits of searches, delete most vehicle data after ten days, restrict sharing with private parties and prohibit facial recognition in these networks.
“Law-abiding Americans should not be treated like criminals.”
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
Networked automated license-plate readers record passing vehicles and let agencies search or share travel records across locations. Candidates and officials disagree over whether to prohibit these networks, keep them with legal limits, or defend their use for investigations. This tracker records attributable positions on that choice, including proposals that would affect only public funding or data access.
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Hawley announces that he will introduce legislation requiring approval and audits of searches, limits on sharing and retention, U.S. data storage and restrictions on facial recognition and foreign technology.
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Hawley says his investigation and hearing identified threats to privacy and national security from AI-powered cameras.
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His proposed framework also requires encrypted data stored in the United States and prohibits technology from foreign adversaries.
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The case concerns continued use of networked license plate surveillance. Hawley calls it a threat to liberty unless Congress imposes rules and proposes regulated use with limits on searches, retention and sharing.
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The Dispute Index. "Hawley proposes federal limits on Flock and similar networks". First published: 2026-09-30. Last updated: 2026-09-30. https://disputeindex.com/events/3662-hawley-announced-a-proposed-federal-framework-for-flock