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‘We gotta ban these dadgum things’ | Rep. Burchett introduces bill to ban federal funding for Flock cameras
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Josh Jarnagin , WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 25, 2026
· 3 min read
What This Story Is About U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett has introduced a bill to prohibit federal agencies from purchasing or accessing automated surveillance systems that identify, track or record people. Why It Matters Flock cameras, which surveil and read license plates in public spaces, have sparked...
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Key takeaway For Context On Friday, the Knox County Commission canceled a meeting to discuss the Knox County Sheriff’s Office’s proposed rollout of more than 200 Flock cameras.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The introduction of the Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act by U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett has significant implications for Nashville residents, who may soon be affected by the proliferation of Flock cameras in public spaces. As the bill makes its way through the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, local citizens should pay close attention to how this legislation could impact the use of surveillance technology in their community. The controversy surrounding Flock cameras is not limited to East Tennessee, where the Knox County Commission recently canceled a meeting to discuss their proposed rollout. Similar concerns about privacy and misuse of these cameras have been raised in other parts of the state, including Nashville. If the bill passes, it could limit the ability of local law enforcement agencies to access federal funding for these surveillance systems, potentially altering the landscape of public safety in Nashville.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? What This Story Is About U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett has introduced a bill to prohibit federal agencies from purchasing or accessing automated surveillance systems that identify, track or record people. Why It Matters Flock cameras, which surveil and read license plates in public spaces, have sparked...
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