What does Preamble of Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The proposed amendment would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using federal funds to acquire or utilize full-body restraints. The bill's stated purpose is to prohibit the use of federal funds for full-body restraints and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act.

What does PROHIBITIONS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY WITH of Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act do?

This section amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from acquiring or utilizing full-body restraints. Existing contracts entered into before the enactment of this section are exempt from the prohibition. DHS officers or employees who violate the prohibition or deceive Congress regarding it are subject to removal from Federal service. The DHS Secretary must submit quarterly reports to relevant congressional committees on compliance with the prohibition. These reports must include information on any full-body restraints in the Department's possession and details regarding any violations, including information about the individual restrained, the reason for the restraint, and the personnel involved. The term 'full-body restraints' is defined as four-point and five-point restraints that immobilize an individual.

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Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Delia Ramirez (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from acquiring or using full-body restraints, defined as four-point and five-point restraints that immobilize an individual.
Existing contracts with the Department of Homeland Security are exempt from this prohibition.
The Department of Homeland Security Secretary must submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing compliance with the prohibition, including information on any restraints in their possession and any violations.

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