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US HB7785

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Beatty

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires all federal immigration enforcement personnel to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras in vehicles within 90 days, with footage retained for one year and facial recognition technology prohibited
  • Mandates officers display official insignia/uniforms and identify their DHS component during detentions or arrests, while prohibiting face coverings during enforcement operations
  • Requires DHS to develop de-escalation and alternatives-to-force training curricula within 180 days, in consultation with law enforcement agencies, immigrant organizations, and civil rights groups
  • Requires federal immigration enforcement to notify local law enforcement before conducting operations in their jurisdiction
  • Establishes semi-annual reporting to Congress on use of non-deadly force, assaults against personnel, and instances where officers operated without proper identification

Legislative Description

Protecting Our Communities Act

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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