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FOCUS Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 3699 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Jan 27, 2026

What it does

The FOCUS Act would require all federal law enforcement officers engaged in or supporting immigration enforcement or related activities to wear and operate body cameras while on duty, with specific requirements for camera features, footage retention, access, and accountability. It applies to federal officers, agents, employees, and authorized private contractors involved in immigration enforcement, mandating compliance through training, reporting, and disciplinary measures for non-compliance, including potential termination for intentional deactivation of cameras. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit annual unredacted reports to Congress and make them publicly available, with…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 27, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 27, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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