Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
The DHS Use of Force Transparency Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide Congress with comprehensive documentation related to officer-involved shootings and deaths in custody occurring after January 20, 2025. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, DHS must submit all relevant materials to the Senate and House oversight committees, including body camera footage, written reports, internal investigations, witness statements, communications, training records, and disciplinary actions. The legislation aims to increase accountability and congressional oversight by requiring unredacted disclosure whenever legally permissible, with DHS required to justify any information it withholds from Congress. While the bill does not specify new funding or create ongoing programs with timelines, it establishes an immediate reporting deadline and applies retroactively to any qualifying incidents from early 2025 onward, affecting all DHS components including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
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