Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation establishes new requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding incidents involving individuals in DHS custody. It mandates that the Secretary submit a notification to appropriate congressional committees and Members of Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death occurring while an individual is in DHS custody, or as a result of actions by a Department employee, contractor, or agent. These notifications must include comprehensive details such as the date, time, location, circumstances, nationality of the individual, Department components involved, whether medical assistance was sought and provided, and descriptions of any use of force or firearms. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to investigate all such serious bodily injuries and deaths. These investigations must be conducted by DHS employees outside the chain of command of those being investigated, and they must preserve video recordings for at least five years. Key provisions include placing employees who inflicted serious injury or lethal force on administrative leave, obtaining autopsies, and conducting mortality reviews to assess medical assistance and compliance with Department standards, with a report submitted to Congress within seven days of completion.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Border Security and Enforcement.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Border Security and Enforcement.
Government Operations and Politics
Department of Homeland Security Accountability Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-9113| House
| Updated: 7/7/2026
This legislation establishes new requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding incidents involving individuals in DHS custody. It mandates that the Secretary submit a notification to appropriate congressional committees and Members of Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death occurring while an individual is in DHS custody, or as a result of actions by a Department employee, contractor, or agent. These notifications must include comprehensive details such as the date, time, location, circumstances, nationality of the individual, Department components involved, whether medical assistance was sought and provided, and descriptions of any use of force or firearms. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to investigate all such serious bodily injuries and deaths. These investigations must be conducted by DHS employees outside the chain of command of those being investigated, and they must preserve video recordings for at least five years. Key provisions include placing employees who inflicted serious injury or lethal force on administrative leave, obtaining autopsies, and conducting mortality reviews to assess medical assistance and compliance with Department standards, with a report submitted to Congress within seven days of completion.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Border Security and Enforcement.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Border Security and Enforcement.