H.R. 8451 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act

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.

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Sponsor Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] Introduced April 22, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action April 22, 2026

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  1. Apr 22, 2026 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.
  2. Apr 22, 2026 Introduced in House

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