Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation requires the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that all immigration enforcement staff wear body cameras during official operations. This mandate extends to all agents and officers of ICE and CBP, as well as staff at immigration detention facilities who interact with detainees. The bill directs these agencies to establish comprehensive policies, procedures, and training for camera use, including guidelines for artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology, while acknowledging their limitations. A critical provision dictates that body cameras must be "always-on" , remaining active for the entire duration of a staff member's shift. Footage collected must be made available to all parties involved in administrative proceedings, civil actions, or criminal prosecutions to which the footage pertains. Failure to record footage due to a violation of the "always-on" requirement can result in adverse actions against staff, such as furlough, reduction in pay or grade, or suspension for up to 30 days. The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to commence rulemaking within 60 days, consistent with established civil rights principles for body cameras and facial recognition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General must conduct annual privacy impact assessments of how body camera footage is handled. The bill specifies that no new funding is authorized for its implementation, requiring existing appropriations to be utilized.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.
Immigration
Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act
USA119th CongressHR-4651| House
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation requires the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that all immigration enforcement staff wear body cameras during official operations. This mandate extends to all agents and officers of ICE and CBP, as well as staff at immigration detention facilities who interact with detainees. The bill directs these agencies to establish comprehensive policies, procedures, and training for camera use, including guidelines for artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology, while acknowledging their limitations. A critical provision dictates that body cameras must be "always-on" , remaining active for the entire duration of a staff member's shift. Footage collected must be made available to all parties involved in administrative proceedings, civil actions, or criminal prosecutions to which the footage pertains. Failure to record footage due to a violation of the "always-on" requirement can result in adverse actions against staff, such as furlough, reduction in pay or grade, or suspension for up to 30 days. The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to commence rulemaking within 60 days, consistent with established civil rights principles for body cameras and facial recognition. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General must conduct annual privacy impact assessments of how body camera footage is handled. The bill specifies that no new funding is authorized for its implementation, requiring existing appropriations to be utilized.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.