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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from obligating or expending Federal funds for the acquisition of, or utilizing, full-body restraints, and for other purposes.
3/5/2026, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7709
The bill titled "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7709 on February 25, 2026. Its purpose is to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using federal funds for the acquisition or use of full-body restraints.
Current Status of Bill HR 7709
Bill HR 7709 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7709 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7709's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. as of February 25, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7709
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
23Democrat Cosponsors
23Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7709
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7709
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from obligating or expending Federal funds for the acquisition of, or utilizing, full-body restraints, and for other purposes.
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from obligating or expending Federal funds for the acquisition of, or utilizing, full-body restraints, and for other purposes.
Comments
Dorothy Bunn
661
1 day ago
I heard about this new bill that stops the government from buying full-body restraints. I think it's a good idea, but I wonder how it will impact security measures. What do you think about it?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7709
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