In CommitteeFiled Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Feb 26, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Homeland Security Act to bar the DHS secretary from acquiring or using four‑point and five‑point full‑body restraints. It requires quarterly compliance reports and allows removal of any DHS employee who violates the ban or misleads Congress. The measure targets DHS operations that might involve such restraints, aiming to prevent potential abuse.
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