Bills · HR 7233
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7233Immigration
QR Act
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JAN 23
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses public concerns about transparency and accountability for federal agents involved in immigration and border enforcement. Currently, it can sometimes be difficult for members of the public to clearly identify officers or easily navigate the process for reporting misconduct. If this bill becomes law, it would create a modern, accessible system for immediate officer identification and a direct channel for submitting complaints, which could foster greater public trust and oversight of these powerful agencies.
This change could significantly impact interactions between officers and the public by making accountability measures more visible and straightforward. If the bill does not become law, the existing identification and complaint procedures, which some argue are less transparent or accessible, would remain in place, continuing the current challenges related to identifying officers and reporting concerns.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and employees to wear a clearly visible and scannable QR code on their uniforms during law enforcement or immigration enforcement activities.
This creates a direct, digital method for the public to identify officers in the field.
PROVISION 02
The QR code must link to an official Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website that displays the officer's full name, badge number, agency, operational unit, and active status with a timestamp.
It ensures readily available and verifiable identification details for transparency.
PROVISION 03
The linked website must include a secure mechanism for individuals to submit complaints about the officer's conduct during an enforcement activity.
This provision establishes a clear and accessible channel for public accountability regarding officer behavior.
PROVISION 04
The website shall make available aggregated, non-personally identifiable data on the number of complaints received regarding each officer.
This aims to increase transparency about officer conduct records while protecting individual privacy.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
52
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
JAN 22
Introduced in House
JAN 22
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
JAN 22
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7233
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2026
Last actionJan 23, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026
House BillHR 7233Immigration
QR Act
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 23, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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