US HB1678

Establishes a 30-member DHS Border Oversight Commission (13 northern border, 17 southern border members) with 4-year terms to evaluate border enforcement policies, recommend improvements for agent safety, and assess impacts on border communities' civil and property rights

Creates an Ombudsman for Border and Immigration-Related Concerns within DHS to receive and investigate complaints, conduct facility inspections, establish a standardized complaint process with 1-year investigation deadlines, and provide redress including immigration relief or monetary damages

Mandates 19-23 weeks of initial training for CBP agents/officers through FLETC plus 8 hours of annual continuing education covering use of force, civil rights, community relations, vulnerable population screening, and de-escalation tactics

Requires law enforcement to collect and report data on patrol stops including date, location, perceived demographics, search types, items seized, and complaints; Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress on this data

Prohibits family separation at the border solely for deterrence purposes, with exceptions only when state courts or child welfare officials determine removal is in the child's best interest; violations subject to $10,000 fines per occurrence