Congress talks tough on Flock cameras, but no bill would ban them outright
As of this week, no bill in Congress would ban Flock Safety's automated license plate readers outright, even as a bipartisan chorus of lawmakers, most of them Republicans, has spent the past several months introducing or promising legislation to rein in the technology. Trump weighed in on Flock cameras for the first time on Monday, telling a reporter the technology has "pros and cons" and that his administration is studying the issue, with an answer expected "over the next couple of weeks."
Despite bipartisan calls from Congress to regulate Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers, no bill has been introduced to ban them outright. Former President Trump has commented on the technology, stating it has both advantages and disadvantages, and his administration is reviewing the issue. A decision on the technology is anticipated within the next few weeks.
- No bill in Congress currently proposes an outright ban on Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers.
- A bipartisan group of lawmakers, predominantly Republicans, has been introducing or promising legislation regarding the technology.
- Donald Trump commented on Flock cameras, noting they have ‘pros and cons’.
- Trump’s administration is studying the issue, with an answer expected soon.
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