Bill · H.R. 3652· House(119-HR-3652)
National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/29/2025
- Last activity
- 5/29/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- Sponsored by
- Ilhan Omar
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 3652 creates the National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board as an independent government establishment. The eight-member board is tasked with investigating deaths in police custody, officer-involved shootings, and severe bodily injuries resulting from police use of force. It provides family support services and grief counseling to affected civilians and their families through designated non-profit organizations. The bill grants the Board subpoena power, inspection authority, and the ability to conduct autopsies and special boards of inquiry. Additionally, the legislation requires recipients of certain federal law enforcement grants to conform their laws to allow Board findings in court proceedings and mandates regular reporting on the status of safety recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this change how police departments operate?+8
The bill establishes an independent board to investigate police misuse of force and provide safety recommendations.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill creates oversight to investigate racial injustice in police uses of force.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
Increased oversight of police use of force is intended to address racial injustice.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3
The bill imposes federal oversight and potential financial penalties on state and local governments.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill restricts the use of discovery for body camera recordings in judicial proceedings.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Victims and Families: Section 12 establishes family support services to act as a point of contact for civilians and families involved in incidents. It also coordinates an independent nonprofit organization to provide mental health, counseling, and a private environment for grieving families.
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Independent Investigations: Section 2 and Section 9 create an independent Board to investigate deaths in police custody, officer-involved shootings, and severe bodily injuries. This provides an objective look into serious police incidents through specialized bureaus and offices.
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Transparency and Public Information: Section 5 and Section 11 require the Board to make copies of records, investigations, recommendations, and formal responses available to the public on request, holding officials accountable and keeping the community informed.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Discovery: Section 15 restricts parties in a judicial proceeding from using discovery to obtain body camera or vehicle-mounted camera recordings unless a court determines it is necessary for a fair trial. It also mandates that any allowed recordings or transcripts be placed under protective order or under seal.
- Grant Funding Reductions for Localities: Section 17 allows the Attorney General to reduce federal grant funding by 1 percent to 10 percent for states or local governments that fail to conform their laws to the Board's requirements. This could potentially burden local public safety budgets if compliance is not met.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Native Americans+6Good For Urban Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+8Improves Racial Equity+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power+5Increase States Rights-3Improves Due Process-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey