PRIVACY Act Protecting Rights in Video and Equipment Acquired...
To prohibit Federal law enforcement agencies from using or accessing State or local surveillance equipment or data to circumvent warrant requirements, to establish a Jurisdictional Wall List of covered technologies, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to prevent federal law enforcement agencies from using state or local surveillance equipment or data to bypass the need for a warrant. It seeks to establish a list, called the Jurisdictional Wall List, that identifies technologies covered by this prohibition. The purpose is to protect individuals' privacy and ensure that federal agencies follow proper legal procedures when gathering surveillance information.
The bill would impact federal law enforcement agencies, state and local governments, and citizens whose data might be accessed without a warrant. It would ensure that federal agencies respect the jurisdictional boundaries and privacy protections set by state and local laws when conducting surveillance.
HB9716 was introduced on July 15, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for further consideration. This bill is in its early stages, and it will undergo review and potential amendments before any further action is taken.
