Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7785

Protecting Our Communities Act

Congress Proposes Mandatory Body Cameras and De-escalation Training for Immigration Officers

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Part of: Legislative Push for Federal Immigration Enforcement Accountability

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Federal immigration officers would be required to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras in their vehicles during all enforcement operations. These cameras must be turned on by default, but they are not allowed to use facial recognition technology or record people's religious or political activities.
Officers would be required to wear their official uniforms and badges clearly when they arrest or detain someone. The bill also bans officers from wearing face masks or other items that hide their faces while they are working.
The Department of Homeland Security would create new training programs to teach officers how to calm down tense situations without using physical force. This training must be developed by talking to local police, civil rights groups, and organizations that help people with disabilities.
Federal immigration agents would have to notify local police departments before they start an operation in that local area. This is intended to help different law enforcement agencies coordinate better and keep communities informed.
The government would have to send reports to Congress every six months. These reports must include details on every time an officer used force, whether that force was used properly, and any instances where officers were attacked while on duty.

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ICE and CBP officers and agents would be directly affected by new requirements to wear body cameras at all times during operations, display identification and insignia, complete de-escalation training, and notify local law enforcement before operations. While these measures increase oversight and paperwork, they also provide officers with video evidence that could protect them from false accusations. Reports on assaults against officers would also increase visibility of dangers they face.

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Mar 4, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting Our Communities Act

Bill NumberHR 7785

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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