Bill > HR5581

This bill establishes a federal limitation on state laws regarding law enforcement uniforms, specifically preventing states from imposing any uniform requirements on federal law enforcement officers. The legislation defines federal law enforcement officers broadly, including not only traditional federal agents but also any U.S. government employees responsible for enforcing immigration laws, as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any existing legal proceedings against federal law enforcement officers for uniform-related state law violations must be immediately halted upon the act's enactment. By preempting state uniform regulations, the bill seeks to provide federal law enforcement agencies with uniform flexibility and remove potential legal obstacles that might arise from varying state-level uniform standards. The bill's scope appears designed to create a uniform national standard for federal law enforcement attire, ensuring that federal officers are not subject to a patchwork of state-specific uniform requirements that could potentially interfere with their official duties.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5581/all-info