DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026

Sponsor: Dave Min (Democratic-CA)March 18, 2026

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Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

DHS would have to share records on use of force and deaths in custody.

This bill would make the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) share detailed records with Congress about officer-involved shootings and deaths in its custody. This would help two key Congressional committees oversee DHS actions. Currently, DHS does not have to share these specific records on a set schedule.

What Would Change

Currently, the Department of Homeland Security is not legally required to give specific documents about officer-involved shootings or deaths in custody to Congress within a set time. If this bill becomes law, DHS would have to provide full, mostly unredacted records for these incidents to two Congressional committees within 30 days of the bill's enactment. This would cover incidents that happened on or after January 20, 2025.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to give Congress all documents and materials about officer-involved shootings and deaths in custody since January 20, 2025.
Includes all video and audio recordings, such as body camera and dashboard camera footage, related to these incidents.
Covers all written reports, including initial incident reports, use of force reports, internal investigations, witness statements, and medical reports.
Demands all communications, like emails, text messages, and messages with state or local police, about these incidents.
Requests all relevant policies, training materials, and disciplinary records for officers involved.

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DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026

What Would Change

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