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)