S3470Referred to Committee

Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-15
Introduced
12
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
Democrat · CA · Senator
Votes with party: 84.1% (826 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (12)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8731-8732)

2025-12-15

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish new rules to hold federal law enforcement agencies accountable for misconduct, likely including requirements for investigating complaints, disciplining officers who violate civil rights, and potentially creating consequences for agencies that fail to address problems. The measure aims to protect minority communities and all citizens from abuse of power by federal agents, making it easier to report violations and ensuring wrongdoing is taken seriously. It would affect federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI, DEA, and others, as well as people who interact with these agencies.

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Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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