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BillHR 9314 · 119

DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 15, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from buying or using certain surveillance technologies. Requires DHS to stop using these technologies until further review.

Sponsored By

Daniel S. Goldman
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 15, 2026
  3. Jun 15, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Department of Homeland Security and the people they surveil, by stopping the use of certain surveillance technologies that may be used to monitor individuals. It also affects companies that sell these technologies to DHS, as they will no longer be able to do so until the moratorium is lifted.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedJun 15, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 15, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.