HR 7709 United States House · 119th Congress

Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds to buy or use full-body restraints, which are devices that immobilize individuals. It directly affects DHS personnel and operations by banning the acquisition and utilization of four-point and five-point restraints. The law includes penalties for violations, such as removal from federal service for officers who break the rules or deceive leadership about them. DHS must also submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing compliance status and any instances where restraints were used, including specific information about the individuals restrained and the circumstances involved. Existing contracts for these restraints made before the bill's enactment are exempt from the ban.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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Feb 25, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Feb 25, 2026
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