HR7119Referred to Committee

DHS Use of Force Oversight Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-15
Introduced
24
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Delia C. Ramirez
Delia C. Ramirez
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 95.6% (525 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (24)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

2026-01-16

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish new oversight rules for how the Department of Homeland Security uses force during immigration enforcement operations, likely requiring better documentation, training, and accountability when agents use physical force against immigrants or during border enforcement activities. The legislation aims to ensure that DHS agents follow consistent standards and that there are clearer consequences when force is used improperly, affecting both immigration enforcement officers and the people they encounter during enforcement actions.

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Subjects

Immigration
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