H.R. 5051 explained  ·  119th Congress  ·  Pending in Congress

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.

Create a free account or sign in to follow H.R. 5051 and get alerts. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security Create a free account or sign in to follow the Armed Forces and National Security policy area and get alerts. ▲ 419 days since action Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC-00, D → Congress.gov

Cosponsors: 1 (1 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-11

Introduced: 2025-08-26

Latest action (2025-08-26): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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The Congressional Research Service has not published a summary of H.R. 5051 yet. Its official title: “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.”.

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