Bills · S 3683
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3683Immigration
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to address concerns about the use of force by federal immigration officers and aims to significantly increase accountability and transparency in these operations. If passed, it could lead to more consistent and humane treatment of individuals during immigration enforcement actions, reduce instances of excessive force, and provide clearer evidence for investigations into alleged misconduct.
If the bill does not become law, the existing policies regarding use of force, officer identification, and camera requirements may remain less uniform or comprehensive across different federal immigration agencies. Voters should care because these changes could impact fundamental rights, public safety, and the ability to hold government agents accountable for their actions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes clear standards for the use of non-deadly force, requiring de-escalation efforts, proportionality, and consideration of individual factors like age or disability.
This aims to reduce unnecessary force by making officers consider alternatives and tailor their response to the specific situation and individual.
PROVISION 02
Creates an affirmative duty for federal immigration enforcement personnel to intervene if another officer uses excessive force, report it to their chain of command, and provide medical aid.
This provision aims to foster a culture of accountability among officers themselves and ensure timely assistance for those who are injured.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits federal immigration personnel from using certain 'restricted equipment' like flashbangs, rubber bullets, and tear gas unless specific training, operational conditions (e.g., public safety threat), and supervisory approval are met.
This limits the use of potentially harmful crowd control or tactical devices to specific, high-risk scenarios, potentially reducing injury to individuals.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement a department-wide directive for all federal immigration enforcement personnel to use body-worn cameras and for their vehicles to have dashboard cameras.
This is a major step towards increased transparency and provides objective evidence for reviewing incidents, aiding investigations, and promoting accountability.
PROVISION 05
Restricts the wearing of masks and requires clear agency identification on uniforms, prohibiting the term 'Police' to avoid confusion with local law enforcement.
This promotes transparency by ensuring officers are identifiable to the public and prevents misidentification as local police officers.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 2 REP 0 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in Senate
JAN 15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3683
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last actionJan 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026
Senate BillS 3683Immigration
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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