Don’t Spy On Me Act of 2026

This bill would bar the heads of federal government agencies from creating or keeping a "vehicle fingerprinting database." Such a database is defined as one that links a person's or entity's name, or a vehicle's license plate, to other identifying information gathered by automated license plate readers, such as vehicle features, damage, make, model, color, or location history. If an agency breaks this rule, a person or entity whose information was involved could sue the agency in federal district court. The court could award actual damages, $25,000 if the agency targeted that person or entity, a court order to stop the violation, and attorney's fees and costs.

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Sponsors

• Marlin A. Stutzman Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors