Criminal Justice (Policing)

passed · United States · House Sep 18, 2025

HR 5143: District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025

This bill amends Washington, D.C.'s policing law to change rules for police vehicle pursuits. It removes previous restrictions on pursuits and requires officers to only pursue a suspect if they reasonably believe it won't create unacceptable risk to others or be futile, or if another method would be more effective. The bill also mandates a Department of Justice report within three years evaluating technology like PursuitAlert that alerts the public during police pursuits. These changes directly affect D.C. police officers making real-time decisions during vehicle chases. The law updates existing policy without altering other policing standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability via risk assessment requirements in pursuits and mandates public safety tech evaluation, aligning with reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Jun 27, 2025

HR 4176: No Secret Police Act of 2025

The No Secret Police Act of 2025 requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Department of Homeland Security officers working on border security or immigration enforcement to visibly display their official badges or uniforms and provide identification during detentions or arrests. It prohibits officers from wearing face coverings that conceal their face during these interactions. The bill also mandates that the Department report to Congress about tactical gear policies and research technology to improve badge visibility in different conditions like weather or lighting. These changes aim to increase transparency in immigration enforcement encounters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires visible ID and prohibits face coverings during detentions to enhance police accountability and protect civil rights in enforcement interactions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2025

HR 4143: 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025

HR 4143, the 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025, prohibits the online distribution of digital instructions (like 3D printer files) that can automatically create firearms or firearm parts. It directly affects individuals or entities sharing such code over the internet, not people using 3D printers to make guns. The law aims to prevent "ghost guns" made without serial numbers - making them untraceable by law enforcement, as seen in cases like the 2023 DC police seizure of 407 untraceable firearms. By banning the spread of these digital schematics, the bill targets a specific gap in firearm regulation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents untraceable 'ghost guns' by restricting online distribution of 3D printing files, aiding law enforcement investigations and reducing a tool used in crimes.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits online distribution of digital files for 3D-printed firearms, restricting internet access to technology-enabled gun manufacturing tools to prevent 'ghost guns'.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5973: Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025

This bill, HR 5973, requires federal immigration enforcement personnel to follow strict limits on force use, including proportional application, mandatory de-escalation efforts, and prohibitions on equipment like flash bangs or rubber bullets except for specific public safety threats. It mandates body-worn and vehicle cameras for all operations, with footage retained for one year (three years for force incidents or complaints), and grants affected individuals the right to inspect recordings. The law also requires annual training on force policies, First Amendment compliance, and racial bias avoidance, while demanding detailed quarterly reports to Congress on force usage, assaults on agents, and equipment approvals. These provisions directly affect all federal immigration agents conducting enforcement actions, aiming to increase transparency and accountability during operations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates de-escalation, limits excessive force, requires body cameras, and enables public inspection of footage - enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting civil rights in immigration enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates body-worn and vehicle cameras with footage retention requirements, enhancing accountability and data privacy for immigration enforcement operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 544: To provide a private right of action against the maker of any component of a ghost gun, and any person who facilitated a sale of the ghost gun, for injury or death resulting from the use of the ghost gun.

HR 544 creates a new federal civil lawsuit pathway allowing individuals injured or families of those killed by ghost guns to sue the maker of any component or anyone who facilitated the sale. It directly affects victims, their families, and states/political subdivisions where the injury occurred, targeting manufacturers and sellers of unserialized firearms (defined as ghost guns lacking required serial numbers). The bill establishes a private right of action in U.S. district court for damages, including consequential losses, while including limited defenses for self-defense or police actions responding to imminent threats. This policy change modifies civil liability for ghost gun-related harm without altering criminal law or gun ownership rights.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates civil liability for ghost gun manufacturers/sellers, enabling victims to seek redress for gun violence injuries - advances accountability in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Policing

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in committee · United States · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6533: Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act

The Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act requires the President to submit detailed justification to Congress before the military provides support to civilian law enforcement, including specific budget, timeline, and funding details, with a 30-day limit on such support unless Congress approves a longer period through a specific joint resolution process. It prohibits Department of Defense personnel (including military members) from holding civilian law enforcement positions concurrently, with limited exceptions for reserve members who must recuse during active duty. The bill also removes the military's authorization to deploy for "civil disturbances" without the new approval process and establishes a private right for individuals or governments to sue the federal government for violations. This directly affects the Department of Defense, military support to local police agencies, and DoD personnel's dual employment policies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates Congressional approval for military law enforcement support, enhancing accountability and oversight per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2025

HR 5092: District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act

This bill repeals the provision allowing the President to assume emergency control of the District of Columbia's police force. It directly affects the District of Columbia government by transferring full authority over police emergency management from the federal government to local DC officials. The key mechanism is removing Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which previously permitted the President to intervene in police operations during emergencies. This change formalizes DC's local control over its police department during crises.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTransfers emergency police control from federal to local DC officials, enhancing local accountability and autonomy in law enforcement management, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2026

HR 7119: DHS Use of Force Oversight Act

This bill requires U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement officers and agents to follow a new department-wide policy on use of force. It mandates that officers use only objectively reasonable force, prioritize de-escalation, ban chokeholds and carotid restraints, and complete regular training. The policy also requires DHS components to establish internal review teams to analyze incidents and report detailed data every six months - including incidents causing injury, death, or involving deadly force - to the public via the DHS website. Additionally, DHS must brief Congress and inform the public within 24 hours of any incident resulting in hospitalization or death.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans chokeholds/carotid restraints, mandates de-escalation, requires internal reviews/data reporting - directly advancing law enforcement accountability and civil rights protections in criminal justice.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Oct 17, 2025

HRES 815: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration enforcement operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent with constitutional protections for all persons within the United States.

HRES 815 is a non-binding House resolution expressing that immigration enforcement by ICE and CBP must be transparent and respect constitutional rights. It requires ICE/CBP officers to wear body cameras during public operations, ban masks/face coverings (except for safety threats), and visibly display name/badge/agency. The resolution also calls for civilian oversight boards, mandatory de-escalation training, and Justice Department oversight of ICE. It directly affects all ICE and CBP enforcement personnel and their interactions with the public, particularly in residential raids and detention. The resolution references similar pending bills but does not create new law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates body cameras, visible identification, and civilian oversight for ICE/CBP enforcement operations, directly enhancing law enforcement accountability and constitutional protections in immigration enforcement - a key aspect of criminal j...95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires body cameras, visible IDs, and civilian oversight for ICE/CBP to ensure constitutional protections during enforcement, directly advancing immigrant rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3920: Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025

HR 3920, the Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025, prohibits federal funding to any state or local jurisdiction designated as a "lawless jurisdiction" by the Attorney General. A jurisdiction is defined as lawless if it blocks law enforcement during widespread violence, withdraws protection from areas officers should access, defunds police, or refuses federal assistance during crises. The Attorney General must make quarterly public determinations of lawless jurisdictions and publish explanations, with federal funds resuming only after 180 days or when the designation ends. This bill directly affects state and local governments meeting these criteria by cutting off federal financial support until they address the issues. It establishes a clear, time-bound mechanism for withholding and restoring funding based on the Attorney General's determinations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prevents defunding of police by withholding federal funds from jurisdictions that do so, directly supporting law enforcement funding as a core criminal justice component.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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