What does Preamble of DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to require transparency from the Department of Homeland Security. The bill is related to a certain use of force incident. It was introduced to the House of Representatives and referred to several committees.

What does SHORT TITLE. of DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026

What does PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS RELATING TO SPECIFIED USE of DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide documents and materials to the Senate and House Committees related to specified incidents. These incidents include officer-involved shootings resulting in injury or death, and deaths occurring while individuals are in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, both occurring on or after January 20, 2025. The required materials encompass a wide range of documentation, including video and audio recordings, written reports, communications, policies, training materials, photographic evidence, and administrative/disciplinary records. The production must be in unredacted form to the maximum extent permitted by law, with written justifications provided for any redactions. The Department of Homeland Security can also include any additional materials deemed relevant to congressional oversight.

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DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 3/18/2026

Author: Dave Min (D-CA)

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The bill mandates the Department of Homeland Security to provide unredacted documents and materials to Congress regarding officer-involved shootings and deaths in custody occurring since January 20, 2025.
Required materials include video and audio recordings, reports, communications, policies, training materials, and disciplinary records related to specified incidents.
The Department of Homeland Security must justify any redactions of information provided to Congress and may include additional relevant materials.

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