DHS law enforcement officers would have to follow one department-wide policy on force and deescalation. The bill also requires training, internal reviews, and public reports on serious force incidents. It would ban chokeholds and carotid restraints in the listed arrest situations.
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DHS Use of Force Oversight Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Latest action on H.R. 7119: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects DHS law enforcement officers and agents, because it changes the rules they must follow when using force and the training they must complete. It also affects people who interact with DHS officers, DHS agencies that must collect and report the data, Congress, and the DHS Inspector General, which would keep reviewing compliance.
Why this matters: This bill matters because DHS law enforcement agencies could be pushed to follow the same force rules, training standards, and review process instead of using uneven practices across the department. It could make force decisions more focused on deescalation and make serious incidents easier for Congress and the public to track. Its real effect on safety, accountability, and day-to-day enforcement would depend on how DHS writes the policy and carries it out.
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Officially: DHS Use of Force Oversight Act
DHS law enforcement officers would have to follow one department-wide policy on force and deescalation. The bill also requires training, internal reviews, and public reports on serious force incidents. It would ban chokeholds and carotid restraints in the listed arrest situations.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (1/16/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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