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US SB3683

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Kelly

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Non-deadly force by federal immigration enforcement personnel permitted only when no safe alternative exists, de-escalation efforts have been made, force is proportional to resistance, and third-party injury risk is minimized; deadly force must conform to DOJ policy

  • Prohibits use of flashbangs, rubber bullets, pepper balls, and tear gas unless personnel are trained/certified and targeting individuals entering the U.S. illegally or posing public safety/national security threats, with supervisor-approved tactical plans required

  • Requires body-worn cameras for all federal immigration enforcement personnel and dashboard cameras for enforcement vehicles within 180 days of enactment, with footage retained for 1 year (3 years if use of force occurred or complaint filed)

  • Mandates annual training on use of force policies, de-escalation techniques, First and Fourth Amendment protections, and the affirmative duty to intervene when witnessing excessive force by fellow officers

  • Requires semiannual DHS reports to Congress on use of force incidents, assaults against personnel, and instances of operating without identification; creates searchable database of enforcement reports accessible to relevant Members of Congress

Legislative Description

Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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