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HB8451Introduced in the House

Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Ted Lieu, District CA-36

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

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.

April 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. 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.

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