DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Rep. Goldman Introduces Bill to Pause DHS Use of Facial Recognition and Tracking Tech
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. There is no companion bill at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill is supported only by one party and faces a tough path in a divided Congress where border security is a major point of disagreement.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Private technology companies that provide surveillance tools to DHS would face a freeze on new and expanded contracts during the moratorium period. This could mean lost revenue for data brokers, facial recognition vendors, and analytics firms that depend on government contracts. The public disclosure of contractor names and capabilities could also affect future business prospects.
“the names of all contractors providing such technologies”
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
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