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Capitol Police Body Cameras: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability

New legislation mandates that uniformed U.S. Capitol Police officers wear activated body cameras while on duty when interacting with the public. This aims to increase transparency in police operations and build public trust. Officers on personal protection details are exempt.
Key points
All uniformed U.S. Capitol Police officers interacting with the public must wear activated body-worn cameras.
The goal is to enhance transparency and accountability of police actions.
Officers on personal protection details are exempt from this requirement.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_284
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_284.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All uniformed U.S. Capitol Police officers interacting with the public must wear activated body-worn cameras.
  • The goal is to enhance transparency and accountability of police actions.
  • Officers on personal protection details are exempt from this requirement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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