Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a national standard for when federal agents and immigration officers can use deadly force. It says officers should only use such force if they truly believe it is the only way to stop someone from being killed or seriously hurt right then and there.
• Officers would be banned from using deadly force just to stop someone from running away or to disable a moving car. It also stops them from using deadly force against people who are only a threat to themselves or to property, rather than other people.
• The rules specifically limit shooting at moving vehicles. An officer could only do this if someone in the car is using a weapon or if the driver is trying to hit people and the officer has no other way to get out of the path of the vehicle.
• Before using deadly force, officers would be required to give a verbal warning whenever possible. They would also be banned from firing 'warning shots' into the air or ground, except when working inside federal prisons.
• The government would provide new training for these officers. This training would focus on how to handle dangerous situations using different methods and tactics that do not involve deadly force.