A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to condition any additional appropriations for the United States Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement on meaningful accountability, transparency and civil rights reforms.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This Pennsylvania House Resolution urges the U.S. Congress to tie any additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to meaningful reforms regarding accountability, transparency, and civil rights. The resolution specifically references recent deaths of U.S. citizens during immigration enforcement operations and calls for improvements such as enforceable use-of-force standards, independent investigations, and timely release of body camera footage. It emphasizes the importance of protecting constitutional rights and ensuring government power is limited.
Key provisions
- Conditioning additional appropriations on accountability, transparency, and civil rights reforms.
- Urging Congress to ensure Federal immigration enforcement agencies operate under clear standards.
- Calling for enforceable use-of-force standards.
- Requesting independent review of serious incidents involving Federal agents.
- Demanding visible identification requirements during enforcement.
- Advocating for timely public release of body-camera footage.
- Supporting strengthened civil rights oversight within DHS.
- Promoting full cooperation with State and local authorities.
Who is affected
- United States Department of Homeland Security
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- U.S. Congress
- Pennsylvania Residents
- U.S. Citizens
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- Pn 2799 Html
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Cosponsors
G. Roni Green
Ismail Smith-Wade-El
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