Federal officers would face stricter rules on when they can use deadly force.
This bill would set new, clear rules for when federal law enforcement officers can use deadly force. It would make sure officers only use deadly force to prevent serious harm or death, not just to stop someone from escaping. This bill aims to limit the circumstances under which federal officers can use deadly force.
Federal law enforcement officers currently follow different rules for using deadly force. These rules might not always require deadly force only when someone's life is in immediate danger. Also, there aren't uniform rules about giving warnings or firing warning shots across all federal agencies. If this bill becomes law, federal officers would only be allowed to use deadly force when it's absolutely necessary. This means preventing immediate danger of death or serious injury to themselves or others. It would also require verbal warnings when practical and ban warning shots outside of federal prisons.
HR 7439 · 119th Congress · February 9, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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