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Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act

USA116th CongressHR-7906| House 
| Updated: 7/31/2020
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act This bill establishes and modifies several requirements for officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who are designated to protect federal property. In particular, the bill adds specificity to the circumstances under which DHS officers and agents may place individuals under arrest for a felony (without a warrant) in and around federal property. Among other requirements, an arrest must be based on probable cause and must occur on the federal property itself, in the immediate vicinity, or in an area that is covered by an agreement between DHS and another agency or state or local government; arrests may be made in other areas if part of an active pursuit. DHS officers and agents must also (1) display appropriate insignia and their full name while on duty, (2) identify themselves while making an arrest, and (3) inform the individual being arrested as to the cause of the arrest.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • July 31, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 31, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8791: DHS Reform Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations

Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act

USA116th CongressHR-7906| House 
| Updated: 7/31/2020
Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act This bill establishes and modifies several requirements for officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who are designated to protect federal property. In particular, the bill adds specificity to the circumstances under which DHS officers and agents may place individuals under arrest for a felony (without a warrant) in and around federal property. Among other requirements, an arrest must be based on probable cause and must occur on the federal property itself, in the immediate vicinity, or in an area that is covered by an agreement between DHS and another agency or state or local government; arrests may be made in other areas if part of an active pursuit. DHS officers and agents must also (1) display appropriate insignia and their full name while on duty, (2) identify themselves while making an arrest, and (3) inform the individual being arrested as to the cause of the arrest.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • July 31, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 31, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8791: DHS Reform Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirearms and explosivesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local government operations