Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · United States · House Aug 26, 2025

HR 5051: To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

HR 5051 requires members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving in Washington, D.C., under a presidential order addressing crime or civil disturbance to wear body cameras during their deployment. This applies to service members performing active duty in the District under such orders, mandating participation in a program matching the District's Metropolitan Police Department's body-worn camera requirements established under D.C. law. The requirement takes effect 30 days after the bill becomes law. The bill directly affects military personnel deployed to D.C. for civil disorder response, not civilian law enforcement or the public.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates body cameras for military in D.C. deployments during crime/civil disturbance, enhancing law enforcement accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Oct 1, 2025

HR 5653: Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025

HR 5653, the Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025, requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, as well as deputized personnel, to wear body cameras during all public immigration enforcement actions like stops, arrests, or checkpoints. Footage must be kept for six months unless it involves use of force, an arrest, a complaint, or a voluntary request for longer retention (up to three years) by officers, the public, or families. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress detailing enforcement actions, compliance issues, disciplinary actions taken, and public access to these reports (with privacy redactions permitted). It also creates an independent panel to advise on body camera policies, aiming to increase accountability in immigration enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates body cameras for immigration enforcement officers during stops/arrests to increase transparency and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7125: Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act

HR 7125, the Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act, requires states and local governments seeking certain federal law enforcement grants to certify they do not charge fees for public access to body camera footage, dash camera footage, or prison surveillance recordings. To qualify for Byrne or COPS grant programs, applicants must confirm no financial barriers exist for the public requesting these specific video recordings. The bill makes certification mandatory for grant eligibility, directly affecting law enforcement agencies receiving federal funds under these programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves paywalls for public body camera access, enhancing police accountability and transparency in law enforcement, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves financial barriers for public access to body camera footage (digital surveillance data), enhancing transparency and digital rights access as required for federal grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Jul 25, 2025

HR 4755: LEO K9 Protection Act

This bill strengthens protections for police dogs and horses used in law enforcement by increasing penalties for harming them, including up to 15 years in prison for using deadly weapons. It requires the Transportation Secretary to create emergency medical guidelines for treating injured police animals and establish regulations allowing their transport to veterinary facilities without waiting for human patients. The rules ensure emergency medical personnel can provide care to police dogs during transport or at the scene of an incident. These changes apply to dogs and horses serving federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies in roles like crime detection, disaster response, or military operations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement animal protections, enhancing officer safety and operational capabilities within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 7310: Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026

This bill requires all federal law enforcement agencies to investigate every use of deadly force by their officers, including making evidence available to state/local authorities. It mandates independent reviews by agency inspectors general to ensure investigations were thorough and properly supported, and directs the Council of Inspectors General to create uniform national guidelines for these reviews and data collection. Agencies must submit quarterly reports to Congress containing detailed data on each incident - such as location, officer/target demographics (race, gender, age), nature of force used, and reasons given - while protecting all personally identifiable information from public release. The law directly affects federal law enforcement officers, agencies, and oversight bodies by standardizing investigations and increasing transparency through mandated reporting.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates independent reviews of deadly force by federal agencies, enhancing police accountability and oversight per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Oct 8, 2025

HR 5725: Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025

HR 5725, the Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to help state and local governments create health-centered alternatives for mental health emergencies. It provides $25 million annually (2027-2031) for jurisdictions to embed mental health professionals in 911 systems, develop direct routing to crisis hotlines like 988, and build partnerships between emergency services and dispatch centers. The bill specifically aims to reduce law enforcement involvement in behavioral health crises by creating streamlined pathways to crisis care, without requiring police removal or overriding state emergency authority laws. Jurisdictions receiving grants must report on response times, use of force, and diversion rates to health services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reduces law enforcement involvement in mental health crises through health-centered alternatives, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like diverting non-violent cases from criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health crisis response via $25M grants, embeds professionals in 911 systems, and reduces law enforcement involvement - directly advancing mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Mental Health Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 29, 2025

HR 3652: National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board Act of 2025

The National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board Act of 2025 would create a federal Board to investigate deaths in police custody, officer-involved shootings, and severe force incidents resulting in bodily injury. The Board would have 8 members appointed by the President with specific qualifications in civil rights law, psychology, and related fields, and would produce detailed reports with demographic data, circumstances, and outcomes of each incident. Law enforcement agencies receiving certain federal grants would be required to respond to Board recommendations within 90 days and report annually on implementation progress. The bill also mandates family support services for victims' families and establishes procedures for the Board to conduct investigations, obtain evidence, and maintain public transparency through annual reports to Congress.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates federal board to investigate police force incidents with civil rights expertise, requiring demographic reports - enhances accountability and transparency in law enforcement per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7210: Fuel the Force Act of 2026

This bill creates a tax exclusion allowing eligible law enforcement officers to exclude up to $100,000 of their ordinary income from taxable income each year. To qualify, officers must have worked full-time as law enforcement for at least 5 cumulative years and earn up to $100,000 annually. It covers police, corrections officers, probation/parole officers, sheriffs, deputies, and school resource officers. The exclusion applies to the first $100,000 of ordinary income earned during a taxable year. The provision takes effect after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exclusion for law enforcement officers earning ≤$100k, offering tax relief to middle-income public safety workers under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides tax exclusion for law enforcement officers, directly supporting the law enforcement component of criminal justice system as defined in topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2739: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for school police officers and establishes a $5 billion grant program to help schools replace law enforcement with mental health professionals like counselors, social workers, and psychologists. It requires schools to eliminate police contracts before receiving funds and mandates that grant money be used for trauma-informed services, restorative justice programs, and evidence-based mental health support instead of punitive discipline. The bill directly affects schools with police presence but insufficient mental health staff, particularly those serving Black, Latino, Native American, and other marginalized students who face racial disparities in school discipline. It aims to reduce the school-to-prison pipeline by shifting resources from law enforcement to supportive services that address students' needs. The legislation includes reporting requirements for schools to track disciplinary practices and demographic data to monitor progress in reducing disparities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDefunds school police, mandates mental health services over punitive discipline, aligns with restorative justice reform to reduce criminalization in schools.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects $5B federal funds from school police to mental health professionals, enhancing student support services and trauma-informed programs in schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $5B for school mental health professionals, replacing police with counselors and mandating trauma-informed services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Policing School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 19, 2025

HR 3500: More Funding for COPS Act

HR 3500 increases annual funding for the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program to $1.16 billion per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, replacing a prior funding level. This bill directly affects local law enforcement agencies that receive COPS grants to hire community policing officers. The key provision amends the funding amount in the 1968 crime control law, ensuring higher annual support for community policing initiatives. The change provides stable, increased funding for these programs over the next five fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding for community policing grants by $1.16B annually, directly boosting government spending on public safety programs under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases funding for community policing grants, directly advancing COPS program to strengthen law enforcement-community relationships and reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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