Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
Introduced June 3, 2026 · Last action June 3, 2026
Plain English Summary
This resolution disapproves of a Washington D.C. law that would require police to make body-worn camera footage more transparent when officers use force. If Congress passes this resolution, it blocks D.C.'s new body camera transparency rule from taking effect.
Who benefits
Law enforcement agencies in Washington D.C. (police departments, federal law enforcement officers operating in D.C.) who would face reduced requirements to publicly disclose body camera footage documenting use of force incidents; police unions and their members who avoid increased scrutiny of officer conduct
Who pays / loses
Washington D.C. residents and civil rights advocates who lose access to body camera footage in use-of-force cases; individuals injured by police or families of those killed by police who would have reduced ability to obtain evidence through a transparent disclosure process; transparency and police accountability organizations
Funding & Lobbying Interests
Police unions and law enforcement organizations typically oppose body camera transparency legislation, as increased disclosure exposes officers to public scrutiny and potential litigation. Federal law enforcement agencies and the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department have financial and institutional interests in limiting transparency requirements. The bill sponsors (Reps. Gosar and Sessions) represent districts with law-and-order constituencies that may oppose civilian oversight measures.
Sponsor
Sponsor information not available.
Vote Record
No recorded votes.
Campaign Finance — Primary Sponsor
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501(c)(4) disclosure: Contributions from 501(c)(4) "dark money" organizations are not required to be publicly disclosed and are not reflected in the figures above. Data sourced from FEC public disclosure filings.
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