DHS Body-Worn Camera Act of 2018

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Bill Number

HR 7028

Introduced

Oct 2, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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Topics

Border security and unlawful immigration Congressional oversight Criminal justice information and records Customs enforcement Department of Homeland Security Evidence and witnesses Government information and archives Immigration Immigration status and procedures Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers Photography and imaging Public participation and lobbying Right of privacy

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Summary

DHS Body-Worn Camera Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish pilot programs to test and evaluate the use of body-worn cameras by officers and agents of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). DHS must develop draft policies for the use of such camera by CBP and ICE officers and agents and submit to Congress a plan to implement, on a permanent basis, the use of such cameras.

Actions

Nov 15, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Oct 17, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Oct 16, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Oct 2, 2018

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.
Oct 2, 2018

Introduced in House

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