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DemocratBill · H.R. 5051· House(119-HR-5051)

To require members of the Armed Forces performing active service in the District of Columbia in response to an order of the President which relates to crime or civil disturbance in the District of Columbia to participate in a program substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
8/26/2025
Last activity
8/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill requires members of the Armed Forces who are performing active service in the District of Columbia under a presidential order related to crime or civil disturbance to wear body cameras. The camera program they must participate in needs to be substantially similar to the Body-Worn Camera Program of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Norton on August 26, 2025. It will take effect 30 days after the date the act is enacted.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6

    Enhances transparency and oversight for military operations conducted domestically within the District of Columbia.

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+5

    Improves transparency and accountability by requiring Armed Forces personnel on domestic civil duty to wear body cameras.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+4

    Provides increased safety and accountability for residents of the District of Columbia during domestic military deployments.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.