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H.R. 284 117th Congress House

Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act

Official title: To require uniformed officers of the United States Capitol Police to utilize body-worn cameras while on duty.

Introduced: January 12, 2021 Introduced by: Greg Stanton Democratic · Arizona See on congress.gov
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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.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 12, 2021
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 Latest action January 12, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act

This bill requires each uniformed officer of the U.S. Capitol Police whose job duties include interacting with the general public to use a body-worn camera and ensure it is activated while on duty. This requirement does not apply to an officer serving on a personal protection detail.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3237 Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 9
D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 10, 2022
 D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Feb 5, 2021
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Feb 5, 2021
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 12, 2021
 D
Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Jan 12, 2021
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jan 12, 2021
 D
Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Jan 12, 2021
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jan 12, 2021
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jan 12, 2021
ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE
· Jan 12, 2021
Speier, Jackie
· Jan 12, 2021
 D
Swalwell, Eric
California · Jan 12, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 284: Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-284/
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"H.R. 284: Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-284/.
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H.R. 284, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-284/.
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