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Public disputes over automated license-plate readers, searchable vehicle-location records, and the use or prohibition of networked camera systems.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 2, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 2, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 2, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 2, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 2, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. representative
Statement summary
Lauren Boebert joined the Flock-Off Act as an original sponsor. The bill would withhold federal funds from covered camera systems, subject to exceptions.
“no Federal funds may be obligated or expended, directly or indirectly”
Introduced bill names its original sponsors and prohibits federal funds for covered camera systems, with stated exceptions.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The bill restricts federal funding, not all state, local or private ALPR use.
Role at the time: U.S. representative from Colorado
Statement summary
Rep. Lauren Boebert said the Surveillance Accountability Act would end warrantless searches, facial recognition and tracking and would let people sue federal officials who violate their rights. The bill would require a warrant for government searches, including plate-reader data collection.
“Our bill forces the government to obey the Fourth Amendment in the digital age. No more warrantless searches of your phone, cloud data, bank records, or internet history. No more hiding behind the 'third-party doctrine.' No more creepy warrantless facial recognition or tracking. If feds violate your rights? You can sue them for damages. The Bill of Rights isn’t a suggestion—it’s the law. Time to make Big Brother get a warrant.”
Release from Rep. Thomas Massie's office announcing H.R. 8470 with Rep. Lauren Boebert as co-lead. It quotes both members and says the bill would prohibit warrantless use of license plate reader systems tied to individuals, with exceptions such as consent and exigent circumstances.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Boebert condemns warrantless tracking and backs a bill that would require a warrant before the government collects or queries plate-reader data, rather than banning the systems, which fits Mixed or conditional.
