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H.R.8451

Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act

Introduced·4/22/26

Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act limits federal agencies' law enforcement activities without state approval.

The Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act restricts the U.S. Marshals Service from deputizing federal officers without state approval. It also limits the Department of Homeland Security from designating employees as officers during protests without state approval. Additionally, it amends the Controlled Substances Act to restrict law enforcement duties to drug-related investigations. The bill aims to ensure federal law enforcement actions align with state and local jurisdictions' consent.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Apr 22

House

Introduced in House

Apr 22

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.