To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from obligating or expending Federal funds for the acquisition of, or utilizing, full-body restraints, and for other purposes.

H.R. 7709 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to restrict the Department of Homeland Security's use of federal funds for acquiring or utilizing full-body restraints. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House on February 25, 2026, and referred to committee for consideration.

If enacted, this bill would prevent DHS from spending federal money on full-body restraint equipment. This could affect law enforcement and detention practices within the department. The practical impact would depend on how broadly full-body restraints are defined and which DHS operations currently rely on such equipment. Citizens should note that this bill has not yet been voted on by the full House and remains under committee review.