All New Cars Could Have Mandatory Surveillance Tech Unless Congress Stops This Mandate.
A 2021 law mandates that new cars include technology to detect and prevent impaired driving, sparking debate over privacy and government surveillance. Lawmakers like Reps. Thomas Massie, Scott Perry, and Chip Roy have attempted to block or repeal the mandate, citing concerns over invasive monitoring and overreach. While proponents argue the technology aims solely to reduce drunk driving deaths and will not collect or transmit data, implementation has been delayed until at least 2027.
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Surveillance All New Cars Could Have Mandatory Surveillance Tech Unless Congress Stops This Mandate. Cars are already spying on drivers. A 2021 law requires manufacturers to install more tracking technology. Meagan O'Rourke | 4.29.2026 11:48 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/04/04.28.26-v4-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A car surveilling its driver" alt="A car surveilling its driver | Credit: Midjourney" /> (Credit: Midjourney) This week, several House Republicans reignited a yearslong debate over a law that federally mandates cars to have…
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