H.R. 5973: Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Nov. 7, 2025
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Nov. 7, 2025)
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025
This bill:
- Limits use of force to when it is the only feasible option to bring a situation under control;
- Requires use of de-escalation before use of force;
- Bars use of masks except in limited circumstances with written approval from supervisor;
- Bans law enforcement use of noise flash diversionary devices (also known as flash bangs), rubber bullets, pepper balls, and tear gas except in limited circumstances;
- Requires body cameras for immigration law enforcement; and
- Requires immigration enforcement officials to inform State and local authorities before missions in their jurisdiction.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-7) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-9) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA-28) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA-6) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL-5) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-2) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA-6) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA-7) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-4) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY-12) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Luz Rivas (D-CA-29) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) (Nov. 7, 2025)
Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9) (Nov. 12, 2025)
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-3) (Nov. 17, 2025)
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-At-Large) (Dec. 1, 2025)
Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-7) (Dec. 9, 2025)
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV-1) (Dec. 9, 2025)
Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) (Dec. 9, 2025)
Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO-1) (Dec. 18, 2025)
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA-8) (Jan. 8, 2026)
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI-4) (Jan. 8, 2026)
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) (Jan. 8, 2026)
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) (Jan. 8, 2026)
Rep. Chuy García (D-IL-4) (Jan. 8, 2026)
Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA-3) (Jan. 8, 2026)
Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4) (Jan. 8, 2026)
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1) (Jan. 8, 2026)
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) (Jan. 9, 2026)
Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) (Jan. 9, 2026)
Rep. April McClain-Delaney (D-MD-6) (Jan. 9, 2026)
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) (Jan. 12, 2026)
Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) (Jan. 12, 2026)
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) (Jan. 12, 2026)
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4) (Jan. 12, 2026)
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-3) (Jan. 12, 2026)
Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) (Jan. 13, 2026)
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI-2) (Jan. 13, 2026)
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) (Jan. 13, 2026)
Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44) (Jan. 13, 2026)
Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA-6) (Jan. 14, 2026)
Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA-45) (Jan. 14, 2026)
Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-3) (Jan. 14, 2026)
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) (Jan. 14, 2026)
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN-4) (Jan. 15, 2026)
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) (Jan. 16, 2026)
Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA-16) (Jan. 16, 2026)
Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-1) (Jan. 16, 2026)
Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-2) (Jan. 16, 2026)
Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA-49) (Jan. 20, 2026)
Rep. Laura Friedman (D-CA-30) (Jan. 20, 2026)
Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA-35) (Jan. 20, 2026)
Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL-6) (Jan. 20, 2026)
Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-MN-3) (Jan. 20, 2026)
Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-2) (Jan. 20, 2026)
Rep. Dave Min (D-CA-47) (Jan. 21, 2026)
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-7) (Jan. 21, 2026)
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) (Jan. 21, 2026)