What does Preamble of Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To limit the extent to which certain Federal law enforcement agencies may be permitted to conduct law enforcement functions in a jurisdiction without the approval of such jurisdiction, and for other purposes,' aims to restrict federal law enforcement agency operations within jurisdictions. The bill is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, as well as the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act'.

What does LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. of Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act do?

This section amends the Controlled Substances Act to clarify that law enforcement duties designated by the Attorney General must relate to drug investigations. It restricts the U.S. Marshals Service's ability to deputize law enforcement officers from state, local, tribal, or District of Columbia entities, requiring a request from the chief executive of the relevant jurisdiction. It modifies the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate employees as officers and agents for protecting federal property and persons during protests, also requiring a request from the chief executive of the relevant jurisdiction. An exception is made for employees transferred from the Office of the Federal Protective Service to the Department of Homeland Security.

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Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Ted Lieu (D-CA)

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The bill limits federal law enforcement agencies' ability to operate within jurisdictions without approval from the relevant jurisdiction's chief executive.
It restricts the U.S. Marshals Service's ability to deputize local law enforcement officers, requiring a request from the jurisdiction's chief executive.
The bill clarifies that the Attorney General's designated law enforcement duties must relate to drug investigations and modifies the Secretary of Homeland Security’s authority regarding federal property protection during protests.

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