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.

House Bill

H.R. 7709

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Delia Ramirez

D - IL

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would ban the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing or using full-body restraints on individuals in their custody. Full-body restraints, which simultaneously secure a person's wrists, ankles, and torso, have been criticized by human rights advocates as dangerous and inhumane, particularly when used on immigrants, asylum seekers, and others in federal immigration detention.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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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.

This bill would ban the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing or using full-body restraints on individuals in their custody. Full-body restraints, which simultaneously secure a person's wrists, ankles, and torso, have been criticized by human rights

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This bill would ban the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing or using full-body restraints on individuals in their custody. Full-body restraints, which simultaneously secure a person's wrists, ankles, and torso, have been criticized by human rights advocates as dangerous and inhumane, particularly when used on immigrants, asylum seekers, and others in federal immigration detention.

Bill Number: 7709
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 7709
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill would ban the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing or using full-body restraints on individuals in their custody. Full-body restraints, which simultaneously secure a person's wrists, ankles, and torso, have been criticized by human rights advocates as dangerous and inhumane, par

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would ban the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing or using full-body restraints on individuals in their custody. Full-body restraints, which simultaneously secure a person's wrists, ankles, and torso, have been criticized by human rights advocates as dangerous and inhumane, particularly when used on immigrants, asylum seekers, and others in federal immigration detention.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits DHS from spending federal money to buy or use full-body restraints, which shackle multiple parts of a person's body simultaneously
Addresses concerns about treatment of individuals in immigration detention and custody, including asylum seekers and migrants
Responds to human rights advocates' warnings that these restraints can cause physical injury, psychological trauma, and have led to deaths in custody
Would require DHS agencies including ICE, CBP, and TSA to find alternative security measures that are less restrictive and more humane

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would primarily affect immigrants, asylum seekers, and others held in DHS custody, potentially improving their treatment and safety during detention and transport. It would also impact DHS operations by requiring the agency to adopt alternative security protocols that don't involve full-body shackling. The change could reduce incidents of injury and trauma associated with these restraint devices while maintaining necessary security measures through less restrictive means.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7709, 119th Congress (2026). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7709

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