A Democratic bill with 15 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It specifically prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from using Federal funds to acquire or use full-body restraints. The term "full-body restraints" is defined as four-point and five-point restraints that immobilize an individual. If a violation occurs or if an employee deceives leadership regarding these prohibitions, the Secretary must remove that individual from Federal service. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit regular reports to various House and Senate committees regarding departmental compliance and any violations.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates regular reports to Congress regarding compliance and any violations of the restraint prohibition.
- Scored +3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill provides increased accountability and documentation regarding the treatment and status of individuals in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill requires detailed reporting on the race and ethnicity of individuals subjected to restraint violations, which promotes oversight of potential racial disparities.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill restricts the methods and equipment available to Department of Homeland Security personnel involved in security and enforcement.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for the acquisition of full-body restraints.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Prohibition of specific restraints: The bill prevents the Secretary of Homeland Security from acquiring or utilizing four-point and five-point restraints that immobilize an individual (Section 2(a) and Section 2(e)).
-
Accountability for Department employees: The bill requires that any officer or employee who violates the prohibition or deceives Congress or departmental leadership on this matter be removed from Federal service (Section 2(a)(c)).
-
Increased transparency through reporting: The Secretary must submit reports every 90 days and quarterly thereafter to several House and Senate committees regarding compliance and any existing full-body restraints in the Department's possession (Section 2(a)(d)(1)).
-
Detailed documentation of violations: In the event of a violation, reports must include specific information such as the individual's age, sex, race, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, and whether they were injured (Section 2(a)(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exceptions for existing contracts: The prohibition on spending Federal funds for the acquisition of these restraints does not apply to contracts or similar agreements that were entered into on or before the date the section is enacted (Section 2(a)(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill provides increased accountability and documentation regarding the treatment and status of individuals in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill mandates documentation of race and ethnicity for individuals subject to restraint violations, aiding in oversight of disparate treatment. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill increases oversight on the treatment of individuals, which includes tracking ethnicity and citizenship status.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates regular reports to Congress regarding compliance and any violations of the restraint prohibition. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill increases oversight of how individuals are treated and documented during physical restraint incidents.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill requires detailed reporting on the race and ethnicity of individuals subjected to restraint violations, which promotes oversight of potential racial disparities. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill requires tracking the citizenship or immigration status of individuals subjected to prohibited restraint violations. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill restricts the methods and equipment available to Department of Homeland Security personnel involved in security and enforcement.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds for the acquisition of full-body restraints.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York