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US HR843

US HR843
Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act


summary

Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require Federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras and establishes various requirements for their use, including mandatory activation during law enforcement stops and interactions with the public. The bill also requires patrol vehicles to have in-car video cameras and sets guidelines for their use and retention of recordings. The bill prohibits the use of facial recognition or other biometric surveillance technology with these cameras. Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on federal law enforcement training, vehicle pursuits, use of force, and interactions with citizens.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/06/2023)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/843/all-info 02/07/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr843/BILLS-118hr843ih.pdf 03/01/2023
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