HR7709Referred to Committee

Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-25
Introduced
15
Cosponsors
HR
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Delia C. Ramirez
Delia C. Ramirez
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 95.7% (621 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (15)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

2026-02-26

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would ban the use of full-body restraints on immigrants in custody, such as shackles or chains that restrict movement across the entire body. The prohibition would apply to immigration enforcement agencies and detention facilities that hold people awaiting deportation hearings or processing. The measure aims to prevent physical injuries and improve conditions for immigrants in government custody.

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Immigration
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