Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Trade Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers to wear body cameras when engaged in official operations. Such agents and officers shall turn on their cameras for the duration of each shift. The footage shall be available to each party in any administrative proceeding, civil action, or criminal proceeding where such footage is pertinent. An agent or officer whose camera does not record footage during a shift shall be subject to furlough, reduction in pay or grade, or suspension. When a camera does not record during a shift, the Department of Homeland Security may not determine that the camera malfunctioned unless the agent or officer submits evidence to establish that a malfunction occurred. ICE and CBP shall establish policies and procedures regarding use of the cameras and for carrying out adverse actions related to a failure to record footage.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Immigration
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee performanceEvidence and witnessesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPhotography and imaging
ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act
USA117th CongressHR-531| House
| Updated: 1/29/2021
ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers to wear body cameras when engaged in official operations. Such agents and officers shall turn on their cameras for the duration of each shift. The footage shall be available to each party in any administrative proceeding, civil action, or criminal proceeding where such footage is pertinent. An agent or officer whose camera does not record footage during a shift shall be subject to furlough, reduction in pay or grade, or suspension. When a camera does not record during a shift, the Department of Homeland Security may not determine that the camera malfunctioned unless the agent or officer submits evidence to establish that a malfunction occurred. ICE and CBP shall establish policies and procedures regarding use of the cameras and for carrying out adverse actions related to a failure to record footage.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Trade Subcommittee
Immigration
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee performanceEvidence and witnessesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPhotography and imaging