Scope: Federal
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: September 2, 2026
H.R. 10226 was introduced in the 119th Congress to prohibit federal law enforcement officers from using shock gloves when enforcing the immigration laws. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 2, 2026.
Constitutional basis: Congress exercising Article I authority to regulate federal law enforcement use-of-force methods; bill referred to committee with no legislative outcome yet.