United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 7785 — Protecting Our Communities Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new requirements for insignia and identification for law enforcement officers and agents involved in border security or immigration enforcement, as well as implementing body camera and vehicle camera protocols.

  • 6 U.S.C. 341

    SEC. 714. INSIGNIA AND IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENTS ENGAGED IN BORDER SECURITY OR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT. (a) Requirements.-- (1) In general.--If a law enforcement officer or agent of the Department detains or arrests an individual in connection with a border security or immigration enforcement function of such officer or agent, during such detention or arrest, as the case may be, such officer or agent-- (A) shall-- (i) provide such individual with an identification of the component of the Department that employs such officer or agent; and (ii) display or wear the official insignia or uniform of such officer or agent in a manner that is visible to individuals other than such officer or agent; and (B) may not wear a face covering or any other item that conceals the face of such officer or agent.

    This change requires law enforcement officers and agents to provide identification and wear visible insignia during detentions and arrests.

  • 6 U.S.C. 341

    SEC. 2. BODY CAMERAS. (a) Body and Vehicle Camera Requirements.--(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop and disseminate a Department-wide directive requiring the use of-- (A) body-worn cameras by all Federal immigration enforcement personnel; and (B) dashboard cameras for all vehicles being used in Federal immigration enforcement operations and associated recording protocols.

    This change mandates the use of body-worn cameras and dashboard cameras for federal immigration enforcement personnel.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 7785?
HR 7785 is sponsored by Beatty, Joyce (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 7785?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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