Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7439

119th Congress

Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 9, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Grace Meng

D - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act aims to establish consistent rules and procedures that all federal law enforcement agencies must follow. This bill would create standardized training requirements, use-of-force policies, and accountability measures across agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service. The goal is to ensure Americans receive the same level of professional, accountable law enforcement regardless of which federal agency they interact with.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/9/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act of 2026

The Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act aims to establish consistent rules and procedures that all federal law enforcement agencies must follow. This bill would create standardized training requirements, use-of-force policies, and accountability

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The Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act aims to establish consistent rules and procedures that all federal law enforcement agencies must follow. This bill would create standardized training requirements, use-of-force policies, and accountability measures across agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service. The goal is to ensure Americans receive the same level of professional, accountable law enforcement regardless of which federal agency they interact with.

Bill Number: 7439
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7439
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Summary: The Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act aims to establish consistent rules and procedures that all federal law enforcement agencies must follow. This bill would create standardized training requirements, use-of-force policies, and accountability measures across agencies like the FBI, D

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act aims to establish consistent rules and procedures that all federal law enforcement agencies must follow. This bill would create standardized training requirements, use-of-force policies, and accountability measures across agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service. The goal is to ensure Americans receive the same level of professional, accountable law enforcement regardless of which federal agency they interact with.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates uniform standards for use of force, training, and conduct across all federal law enforcement agencies to ensure consistency and accountability
Addresses the current patchwork system where different federal agencies have varying policies for similar situations
Could enhance public trust by establishing clear, government-wide expectations for how federal officers should perform their duties
Would affect approximately 132,000 federal law enforcement officers across dozens of agencies

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would directly impact anyone who interacts with federal law enforcement, from individuals at airports and border crossings to those involved in federal investigations. Communities nationwide would benefit from standardized training and accountability measures that could reduce inconsistencies in how federal officers engage with the public. Federal agencies would need to align their policies, potentially requiring significant training updates and procedural changes to meet the new uniform standards.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7439, 119th Congress (2026). "Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7439