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House bill · H.R. 8451 (119th Congress)

Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 22, 2026

Sponsor: Ted Lieu (U.S. Representative, CA-36, Democratic)

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Summary

Would amend the Controlled Substances Act regarding the law enforcement duties certain federal enforcement personnel may perform, limiting their ability to conduct law enforcement functions in a jurisdiction without that jurisdiction's approval.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.

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Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. Apr 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

  4. Apr 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

  5. Apr 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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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