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US HB5051

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Norton

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Armed Forces members deployed to Washington, D.C. under presidential orders related to crime or civil disturbance must wear body cameras while performing service

  • The body camera program must be substantially similar to the Metropolitan Police Department's Body-Worn Camera Program established under the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015

  • Requirements take effect 30 days after enactment

  • Introduced by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton on August 26, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services

Legislative Description

To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

8/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services8/26/2025

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