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DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7984| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Dave Min

Dave Min

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enhance transparency regarding certain use of force incidents. Specifically, it mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide extensive documentation to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform within 30 calendar days of the Act's enactment. This requirement applies to any officer-involved shooting by DHS personnel resulting in a wound or death, and any death occurring in DHS custody , provided these incidents happened on or after January 20, 2025 . The scope of required materials is broad, encompassing all body worn camera footage , dashboard camera footage, surveillance footage, and other video or audio recordings related to the incidents. It also includes all written reports, such as initial incident reports, use of force reports , supervisory reviews, and internal affairs files. Furthermore, all communications, including emails and text messages, along with relevant policies and training materials for involved officers, must be submitted. A key provision emphasizes that these materials must be produced in an unredacted form to the maximum extent permitted by law. If any redactions are deemed necessary, the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to provide a written justification for each, citing the specific legal authority relied upon. This ensures robust congressional oversight and accountability for these critical incidents.
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Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2026
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.
  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2026
    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.

DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7984| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislative proposal requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enhance transparency regarding certain use of force incidents. Specifically, it mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide extensive documentation to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform within 30 calendar days of the Act's enactment. This requirement applies to any officer-involved shooting by DHS personnel resulting in a wound or death, and any death occurring in DHS custody , provided these incidents happened on or after January 20, 2025 . The scope of required materials is broad, encompassing all body worn camera footage , dashboard camera footage, surveillance footage, and other video or audio recordings related to the incidents. It also includes all written reports, such as initial incident reports, use of force reports , supervisory reviews, and internal affairs files. Furthermore, all communications, including emails and text messages, along with relevant policies and training materials for involved officers, must be submitted. A key provision emphasizes that these materials must be produced in an unredacted form to the maximum extent permitted by law. If any redactions are deemed necessary, the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to provide a written justification for each, citing the specific legal authority relied upon. This ensures robust congressional oversight and accountability for these critical incidents.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2026
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.
  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2026
    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.
Dave Min

Dave Min

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

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