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H.R. 1163 117th Congress House

Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act

Official title: To require Federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 18, 2021 Introduced by: Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and records
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Department of JusticeEvidence and witnessesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 18, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E146)
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 Latest action April 28, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act

This bill establishes requirements for federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras and for federal law enforcement agencies to install video cameras in patrol cars.

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 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
D
Lieu, Ted
California · May 7, 2021
Lowenthal, Alan
· Feb 23, 2021
Wexton, Jennifer
· Feb 23, 2021
 D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Feb 18, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1163: Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1163/
MLA
"H.R. 1163: Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1163/.
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H.R. 1163, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1163/.
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[H.R. 1163: Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1163/)
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