H.R. 7785: Protecting Our Communities Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-3)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: March 4, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. (March 4, 2026)
Protecting Our Communities Act
This bill:
- Requires immigration enforcement officers to wear body cameras.
- Requires official insignia on the uniforms of immigration enforcement officers and bans face coverings.
- Requires de-escalation training.
- Requires notification to local law enforcement before immigration enforcement operations are conducted within their jurisdiction.