The purpose of the DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 is to pause certain contracts related to surveillance and data analytics technologies used by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This pause is intended to allow for public audits and reporting requirements to ensure accountability and transparency regarding how these technologies are used, especially in relation to immigration enforcement. Key provisions of the Act include a moratorium on new contracts or the renewal of existing contracts for surveillance technologies until specific audits and reports are completed.