H.R.8451

Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act

Introduced·4/22/26
Introduced

H. R. 8451

Introduced in House · April 28, 2026

April 22, 2026

Mr. Lieu (for himself and Ms. Dexter) introduced the following bill; which was 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

A BILL

To limit the extent to which certain Federal law enforcement agencies may be permitted to conduct law enforcement functions in a jurisdiction without the approval of such jurisdiction, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act”.