The Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act bans the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds for full-body restraints.
The Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds to acquire or utilize full-body restraints. These restraints immobilize individuals and include four-point and five-point types. The Secretary must report quarterly to Congress on compliance and any instances of restraint use, including details about the individuals restrained and the circumstances. Violations of the prohibition could result in the removal of the responsible officer or employee from federal service.
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