Protecting Our Communities Act
Summary
H.R. 7785, the Protecting Our Communities Act, would establish new oversight requirements for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. If enacted, the bill would mandate that ICE agents wear body cameras while conducting enforcement activities, require officers to display clear identification, prohibit the use of masks during operations, and mandate de-escalation training for ICE personnel. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Judiciary Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee. These requirements would apply to ICE enforcement operations and are intended to increase transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement activities.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2026
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.
Mar 4, 2026
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.
Mar 4, 2026
