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HR 7906 116th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory procedures Crimes against property Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Department of Homeland Security Firearms and explosives Government buildings, facilities, and property Government information and archives Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers State and local government operations

Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act

Introduced: July 31, 2020 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 31, 2020
Introduced in House
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Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act

This bill establishes and modifies several requirements for officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who are designated to protect federal property.

In particular, the bill adds specificity to the circumstances under which DHS officers and agents may place individuals under arrest for a felony (without a warrant) in and around federal property. Among other requirements, an arrest must be based on probable cause and must occur on the federal property itself, in the immediate vicinity, or in an area that is covered by an agreement between DHS and another agency or state or local government; arrests may be made in other areas if part of an active pursuit.

DHS officers and agents must also (1) display appropriate insignia and their full name while on duty, (2) identify themselves while making an arrest, and (3) inform the individual being arrested as to the cause of the arrest.

What's happening now July 31, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8791 Related bill DHS Reform Act of 2020
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All 2 Democratic 2
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jul 31, 2020
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jul 31, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7906: Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7906/
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"H.R. 7906: Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7906/.
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