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To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.
9/19/2025, 6:54 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5051
The bill "To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5051 on August 26, 2025. The bill aims to mandate that military personnel deployed in response to presidential orders related to crime or civil unrest in D.C. engage in a program akin to the Metropolitan Police Department's Body-Worn Camera Program. The bill emphasizes the use of body-worn cameras by service members in such scenarios, potentially to enhance transparency and accountability in military operations within the District of Columbia.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5051
Bill HR 5051 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 26, 2025. Bill HR 5051 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 26, 2025. Bill HR 5051's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of August 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5051
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5051
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5051
To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.
To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.
Comments

Holly Hunter
942
9 months ago
I think this is a good idea. It's important for transparency and accountability, especially in situations where the military is involved in civilian matters. It can help protect both the citizens and the service members themselves. I believe this will have a positive impact in the long run.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5051
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