H.R. 7906 · 116th Congress
Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act
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Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 31, 2020
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act
Latest action (Jul 31, 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 31, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.