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Federal Agent Responsibility Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1243
The Federal Agent Responsibility Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1243, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold federal agents accountable for their actions while on duty.
The bill outlines specific guidelines and procedures that federal agents must follow in order to ensure that they are acting in accordance with the law and with respect to the rights of individuals. It also establishes a system for investigating and addressing complaints against federal agents, including disciplinary actions if necessary.
Additionally, the Federal Agent Responsibility Act aims to improve transparency and oversight of federal law enforcement agencies by requiring regular reporting on the use of force, complaints filed against agents, and other relevant data. Overall, the goal of this bill is to promote accountability and professionalism among federal agents, while also protecting the rights of individuals who may come into contact with them. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
The bill outlines specific guidelines and procedures that federal agents must follow in order to ensure that they are acting in accordance with the law and with respect to the rights of individuals. It also establishes a system for investigating and addressing complaints against federal agents, including disciplinary actions if necessary.
Additionally, the Federal Agent Responsibility Act aims to improve transparency and oversight of federal law enforcement agencies by requiring regular reporting on the use of force, complaints filed against agents, and other relevant data. Overall, the goal of this bill is to promote accountability and professionalism among federal agents, while also protecting the rights of individuals who may come into contact with them. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
Congressional Summary of HR 1243
Federal Agent Responsibility Act
This bill generally prohibits any federal law enforcement officer or individual employed by a federal law enforcement agency from providing financial or material aid in support of executing a nonfederal warrant requested by a state or local law enforcement agency. Nonfederal warrant refers to a warrant authorizing a search by a state or local law enforcement agency or office executing an ex parte judicial order to confiscate a firearm.
The bill permits a federal law enforcement officer to forcibly enter a location subject to a warrant, in less than 30 seconds, if there is a threat or risk of serious, imminent life-threatening injury and the officer submits a formal written report to the judicial official responsible for authorizing the warrant.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1243
Bill HR 1243 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1243 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2023. Bill HR 1243's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1243
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1243
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1243
Federal Agent Responsibility Act
Federal Agent Responsibility Act
To prohibit no-knock raids from being conducted by Federal law enforcement officers, and other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1243
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