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.

United States119th CongressHR-5051House of Representatives
Updated: Aug 26, 2025

Summary

This bill mandates that members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia, specifically when deployed by a presidential order related to crime or civil disturbance, must participate in a body-worn camera program. This program is required to be substantially similar to the existing Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, under which members wear a camera while performing such service. The legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability for military personnel operating in a law enforcement capacity within the nation's capital during these specific circumstances. This requirement for body cameras would take effect 30 days after the bill's enactment, ensuring a prompt implementation of the policy.

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Timeline

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E789)

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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  3. Introduced in House

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