Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Jul 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
What this bill does
H.R. 4651, the Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act, would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff to wear body cameras during official operations. The bill mandates that these cameras be turned on for the entire duration of an employee's shift. It also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish rules for the use of body cameras, including policies for artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology.
The bill affects agents and officers of CBP and ICE, as well as staff at immigration detention facilities who interact with detainees. If an employee's body camera is not recording due to a violation, they could face disciplinary action, such as furlough or suspension, unless it is proven the camera malfunctioned. Footage collected would be available in administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2025, and referred to committees for consideration. It has not yet been passed into law. The Secretary of Homeland Security has 60 days after enactment to begin the rulemaking process. The bill states that it must be carried out using existing funds, with no new appropriations authorized.
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Timeline
24 Jul 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4651 do?
- H.R. 4651, the Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act, would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff to wear body cameras during official operations. The bill mandates that these cameras be turned on for the entire duration of an employee's shift. It also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish rules for the use of body cameras, including policies for artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology. The bill affects agents and officers of CBP and ICE, as well as staff at immigration detention facilities who interact with detainees. If an employee's body camera is not recording due to a violation, they could face disciplinary action, such as furlough or suspension, unless it is proven the camera malfunctioned. Footage collected would be available in administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2025, and referred to committees for consideration. It has not yet been passed into law. The Secretary of Homeland Security has 60 days after enactment to begin the rulemaking process. The bill states that it must be carried out using existing funds, with no new appropriations authorized.
- Has H.R. 4651 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4651. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4651?
- H.R. 4651 was sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4651?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (24 Jul 2025).
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