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Limits on Federal Law Enforcement in Crowd Control and Protests

This bill aims to restrict the use of federal law enforcement and military personnel in crowd control and civilian arrests. It mandates officer identification and prohibits unmarked vehicles, enhancing transparency and protecting citizens' rights during demonstrations.
Key points
Federal officers and military members must always display visible identification (last name/identifier, agency/rank) during crowd control, protests, or arrests.
Prohibits the use of unmarked vehicles for apprehending civilians during crowd control activities.
Federal forces can only operate off federal property if jointly requested in writing by state and local authorities, or during an insurrection.
Federal agencies must publicly disclose information about deployed personnel, their numbers, mission, and detention locations within 24 hours of deployment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4476
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2025-07-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4476.

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 2025-07-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal officers and military members must always display visible identification (last name/identifier, agency/rank) during crowd control, protests, or arrests.
  • Prohibits the use of unmarked vehicles for apprehending civilians during crowd control activities.
  • Federal forces can only operate off federal property if jointly requested in writing by state and local authorities, or during an insurrection.
  • Federal agencies must publicly disclose information about deployed personnel, their numbers, mission, and detention locations within 24 hours of deployment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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