H.R.7709

Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act

Introduced·2/25/26

Federal HB7709 prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds for full-body restraints.

Federal HB7709, the Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act, amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using federal funds to acquire or utilize full-body restraints. Full-body restraints are defined as four-point and five-point restraints that immobilize an individual. The bill also mandates that the Secretary report to Congress on compliance with these prohibitions, including details on any violations. If an officer or employee violates these prohibitions or deceives Congress or departmental leadership, they may be removed from federal service.

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Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Committee
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History

Feb 26

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Feb 25

House

Introduced in House

Feb 25

House

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.