119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 16, 2026
H.R. 7119In CommitteeImmigration
Democrats propose establishing oversight requirements for Department of Homeland Security use of force.
Sponsor: Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. (D-IL)28 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 15, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
Jan 15
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Introduced in House
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Jan 16
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Jan 16
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Jan 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 15
Introduced in House
Jan 15
Introduced in House
All 28 cosponsors
28 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (28)
Magaziner, SethRI-02
Thompson, Bennie G.MS-02
Thanedar, ShriMI-13
Carter, Troy A.LA-02
Elfreth, SarahMD-03
Crockett, JasmineTX-30
Green, AlTX-09
Krishnamoorthi, RajaIL-08
Goldman, Daniel S.NY-10
Sewell, Terri A.AL-07
Garcia, Sylvia R.TX-29
Foushee, Valerie P.NC-04
Jackson, Jonathan L.IL-01
Neguse, JoeCO-02
Beatty, JoyceOH-03
Larson, John B.CT-01
Grijalva, Adelita S.AZ-07
Walkinshaw, James R.VA-11
Johnson, JulieTX-32
Pocan, MarkWI-02
McBath, LucyGA-06
Latimer, GeorgeNY-16
Mullin, KevinCA-15
McIver, LaMonicaNJ-10
Simon, LateefahCA-12
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