US Congress House Bill 7906 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on July 31 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-31 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Pending: House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Abuse in the Protection of Federal Property Act

Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR]

Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS]

Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR]

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-07-31	House	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2020-07-31	House	Introduced in House

HB8791 (Related) 2020-11-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7906/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7906/BILLS-116hr7906ih.pdf