Bill · H.R. 5581· House(119-HR-5581)
Uniform Standards Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/26/2025
- Last activity
- 9/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Clay Higgins
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Uniform Standards Protection Act of 2025." It aims to limit how State laws apply to law enforcement uniform requirements. Specifically, it prohibits States from imposing requirements on what Federal law enforcement officers must wear. This includes officers responsible for enforcing immigration laws. Additionally, it stops any pending State legal proceedings regarding these uniform violations once the Act is enacted.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill expands federal authority by preempting state laws regarding law enforcement attire.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill establishes uniform standards for federal officers by preventing state interference.
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill ensures that federal officers enforcing immigration laws are not hindered by state uniform requirements.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-7
The bill significantly reduces state authority by prohibiting them from regulating federal officer uniforms.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-2
By shielding immigration enforcement officers from state-level oversight or legal proceedings, it may reduce local accountability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Uniformity for Federal Officers: By preventing States from imposing uniform requirements, the bill ensures that Federal law enforcement officers are not subject to varying State rules regarding their attire (Section 2).
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Termination of Legal Proceedings: This provision stops any current legal proceedings against Federal law enforcement officers for violating State uniform laws once the Act is passed (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limitation of State Authority: The bill prevents States from exercising their laws regarding the uniform requirements of Federal law enforcement officers, including those enforcing immigration laws (Section 2).
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End of Pending Legal Actions: Any current proceedings against a Federal law enforcement officer for violating a State law related to uniform requirements cannot continue after this Act is enacted (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3Improves Border Security+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Increase States Rights-7
- 2/23/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Mark AlfordRepublican · Missouri
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota