# U.S. House Regulates AI Surveillance Technologies

The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced multiple bipartisan bills focused on regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in federal surveillance and law enforcement applications. Key legislative measures include mandated reporting on AI use under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), restrictions to prevent abuse of automated license plate readers (notably those provided by vendors like Flock Safety), and establishing standards to manage rogue AI agents. Additionally, efforts to leverage AI for pediatric cancer research through agencies like the National Cancer Institute highlight expanding AI applications in federal programs.

- These bills signal increased regulatory scrutiny on AI technologies impacting federal agencies such as the NSA and FBI, requiring contractors to anticipate new compliance and reporting obligations.
- Procurement professionals should evaluate how emerging AI oversight frameworks may affect contract requirements, especially for surveillance technology providers and AI system integrators.
- Companies offering AI solutions to federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies can expect evolving standards from bodies like NIST, influencing technical specifications and certification processes.
- Organizations involved in AI-driven research, including healthcare applications, may find new funding and partnership opportunities aligned with federal priorities on ethical AI deployment.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Public Safety
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- U.S. House of Representatives

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (Surveillance technology provider)

### Key Quotes
> Automated license plate readers can be powerful tools for law enforcement to investigate serious crimes and protect our communities, but they must not become tools for officers to stalk ex-partners or spy on people for personal reasons.
> — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Representative

> We need to make sure we know what these systems are, what they can access, and who is responsible for them. We can harness the benefits of AI while making sure these systems don’t operate in the shadows of the networks they have access to.
> — Mike Lawler, Representative

> Congress has a responsibility to ensure these tools strengthen our national security while protecting the constitutional rights and freedoms that define our Nation.
> — Addison McDowell, Representative

### Sources
- [Tech bills of the week: Monitoring AI’s use under Section 702; Preventing abuse of Flock plate readers; and more - Nextgov/FCW](https://www.nextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/09/tech-bills-week-monitoring-ais-use-under-section-702-preventing-abuse-automatic-license-plate-readers-and-more/416095) - Nextgov/FCW