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H.R. 5973119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Nov 7, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025
Introduced:
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HR 5973 requires body cameras on all federal immigration agents within 180 days and bans tear gas and rubber bullets in most operations.
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HR 5973 sets new use-of-force rules for federal immigration enforcement agents, requiring de-escalation before force is used and mandating that force match the level of resistance faced. The bill bans tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash grenades for most routine immigration operations and restricts agents from wearing masks or hiding their identification. All agents must wear body cameras and have dashboard cameras within 180 days of the law passing, with footage kept for one year or three years if force was used or a complaint was filed.
The bill directly affects federal immigration enforcement officers, including ICE agents, and their supervisors, who face accountability if agents under them misuse restricted equipment. People encountered during enforcement actions, including undocumented immigrants, bystanders, journalists, and protesters, are also affected, as are their lawyers and certain members of Congress, who would gain the right to view body camera footage.
Agents who witness excessive force would be legally required to intervene and report it, and the Department of Homeland Security would be required to send regular reports to Congress on force usage. Federal agents would also be required to notify local law enforcement before conducting operations in their area, changing how coordination currently works.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.