Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 22, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8451
Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act
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What it does
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What just happenedApr 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.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
- Introduced in HouseApr 22, 2026