Summary
Gives money to the Department of Homeland Security for 2026 and creates new rules for immigration officers, like requiring them to wear body cameras.
What problem does this solve?
The government needs to provide yearly funding for homeland security, and some people are worried about how immigration officers do their jobs. This bill gives the necessary money and adds new rules for officers to increase trust and safety.
Who does this affect?
- Immigrants
- Department of Homeland Security employees
- State and local governments
What does this bill do?
Requires body cameras for immigration agents
Makes all immigration agents wear and use body cameras during public enforcement actions, like patrols, arrests, and interviews.
Funds the Department of Homeland Security
Provides the main budget for all parts of the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Reference
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Section:
Sec. 612
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Limitation on civil enforcement of the immigration laws at sensitive locations
Restricts enforcement at sensitive locations
Stops immigration officers from taking enforcement actions at sensitive places like schools, hospitals, and churches without a warrant, except in emergencies.
Mandates new training for ICE agents
Creates a required 5-month, full-time training program for all new and current ICE officers to complete.
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Section:
Sec. 605
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Independent investigations for ice officer-involved shootings
Requires independent review of shootings
Orders the FBI to investigate every time an immigration officer fires their gun to see if any laws or rules were broken.
Increases penalties for doxxing law enforcement
Makes it a more serious crime to share personal information of law enforcement officers, such as their license plate number or workplace address, with intent to harm them.
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Section:
Sec. 603
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Identification requirement for immigration enforcement personnel
Requires clear identification for officers
Forces immigration officers to clearly show their individual identifier and the agency they work for during enforcement actions.
Funds disaster relief and preparedness grants
Gives money to FEMA for the Disaster Relief Fund and for grants to states and cities for homeland security, firefighters, and emergency management.
What is the real world impact?
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Funds government security agencies
Provides the yearly budget for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes agencies like Border Patrol, ICE, and the Coast Guard, to ensure they can continue their operations.
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Increases accountability for immigration officers
Adds new rules for immigration officers, such as wearing body cameras and clear identification, to create more transparency and build public trust after incidents and complaints.
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Protects law enforcement from public anger
Creates stronger punishments for sharing the personal information of law enforcement officers, a practice known as 'doxxing', to protect them and their families from harassment.
When does this start?
Provides funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with most other rules taking effect when the bill becomes law.
Report on non-competitive contracts
The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report on all grants and contracts awarded without full competition by October 15, 2026.
Training for current ICE officers
All ICE officers hired before this bill must complete the new 5-month training program within one year after the bill becomes law.
Reference
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Section:
Sec. 602(b)(2)
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Body camera usage required for immigration agents
Annual report on body camera use
The Secretary must submit the first annual report on body camera compliance to Congress one year after the bill becomes law.