TRUST Act
Rep. Neguse Introduces TRUST Act to Mandate Body Cameras and Stricter Hiring for Immigration Officers
The TRUST Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to three different House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it moves through these initial committee assignments.
Legislative Progress
This bill is led by Democrats and focuses on strict oversight of immigration agencies, which usually faces strong opposition from the other party. It has been sent to multiple committees where similar bills often stall.
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ICE officers and agents, CBP officers, and other DHS enforcement personnel would face significantly stricter professional standards. They would need to wear body cameras, maintain uniforms to specific standards, display identification at all times, and complete additional specialized training. Intentional failure to comply with camera rules could lead to suspension or permanent revocation of enforcement authority. While these changes increase accountability and professionalism, they also add substantial new requirements and potential disciplinary consequences.
“if such conduct occurred in an incident resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of a civilian, the officer's or agent's certification or authority to perform enforcement duties shall be permanently revoked, subject to reinstatement only upon exoneration”
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
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TRUST Act
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