DHS could not use full-body restraints on people in its custody. It also could not buy new ones, except under contracts already signed before the law starts. Workers who break the ban or lie about it would have to be fired.
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Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Latest action on H.R. 7709: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people held by DHS and the DHS workers who guard, transport, or care for them. People in custody, including noncitizens, would no longer be placed in full-body restraints by DHS. DHS officers, employees, and health workers would face firing if they break the ban or lie about it. Congress would get regular reports with details about any violations.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would remove one strong restraint tool from DHS custody settings. It would set a clear rule against devices that hold a person's whole body still. It could reduce harm to people in custody, but it could also change how DHS handles rare dangerous or highly resistant situations. The reports could help Congress track whether the ban works and whether problems fall more often on certain groups.
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Officially: Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act
DHS could not use full-body restraints on people in its custody. It also could not buy new ones, except under contracts already signed before the law starts. Workers who break the ban or lie about it would have to be fired.
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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. (2/26/2026)
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