Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act
This bill, titled the Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act, restricts how federal agencies can deploy law enforcement officers in specific situations. It limits the Drug Enforcement Administration's authority to only drug-related investigations and requires state or local chief executives to request the deployment of U.S. Marshals Service officers or federal deputies in their jurisdictions. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from designating employees as federal officers to protect government property during protests without a request from the appropriate state or local chief executive. These changes aim to clarify and constrain federal law enforcement powers in areas involving drug investigations, state deputization, and protest-related property protection.
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Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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Apr 22, 2026
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