Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7310

119th Congress

Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 2, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Cohen

D - TN

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Deadly Force Independent Review Act would establish independent oversight mechanisms to investigate incidents where law enforcement officers use deadly force. This bill aims to increase accountability and transparency in police shootings and other fatal encounters by removing internal police department control over these critical investigations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/2/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026

The Deadly Force Independent Review Act would establish independent oversight mechanisms to investigate incidents where law enforcement officers use deadly force. This bill aims to increase accountability and transparency in police shootings and other fatal en

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The Deadly Force Independent Review Act would establish independent oversight mechanisms to investigate incidents where law enforcement officers use deadly force. This bill aims to increase accountability and transparency in police shootings and other fatal encounters by removing internal police department control over these critical investigations.

Bill Number: 7310
Introduced: 2/2/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Title: Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7310
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/2/2026
Summary: The Deadly Force Independent Review Act would establish independent oversight mechanisms to investigate incidents where law enforcement officers use deadly force. This bill aims to increase accountability and transparency in police shootings and other fatal encounters by removing internal police dep

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Deadly Force Independent Review Act would establish independent oversight mechanisms to investigate incidents where law enforcement officers use deadly force. This bill aims to increase accountability and transparency in police shootings and other fatal encounters by removing internal police department control over these critical investigations.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates independent review boards to investigate all incidents where police officers use deadly force against civilians
Removes the conflict of interest that occurs when police departments investigate their own officers in fatal shooting cases
Aims to increase public trust in law enforcement by ensuring impartial investigations of officer-involved deaths
Could lead to more consistent accountability standards across different jurisdictions for deadly force incidents

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would directly affect families and communities impacted by police use of deadly force by providing an independent avenue for investigation and accountability. Law enforcement agencies nationwide would need to adjust their procedures to accommodate external oversight, while the broader public could see increased transparency in how officer-involved shootings are reviewed and adjudicated. The bill could particularly impact communities that have experienced high-profile police shootings and sought independent investigations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7310, 119th Congress (2026). "Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7310

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