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Uniform Standards Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5581| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Warren Davidson (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Uniform Standards Protection Act of 2025 aims to prevent states from dictating uniform requirements for federal law enforcement officers. This legislation explicitly states that no requirement may be imposed under State law regarding the wearing of a uniform by any Federal law enforcement officer. The bill broadly defines "Federal law enforcement officer" to include any officer or employee of the United States with responsibility for enforcing immigration laws. A significant provision mandates that any pending proceeding against a Federal law enforcement officer for a violation of a State uniform law, which contradicts this Act, must cease upon the Act's enactment.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Uniform Standards Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5581| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
The Uniform Standards Protection Act of 2025 aims to prevent states from dictating uniform requirements for federal law enforcement officers. This legislation explicitly states that no requirement may be imposed under State law regarding the wearing of a uniform by any Federal law enforcement officer. The bill broadly defines "Federal law enforcement officer" to include any officer or employee of the United States with responsibility for enforcing immigration laws. A significant provision mandates that any pending proceeding against a Federal law enforcement officer for a violation of a State uniform law, which contradicts this Act, must cease upon the Act's enactment.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (5)
Warren Davidson (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted