Bills · S 2212
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2212Immigration
VISIBLE Act
INTRO JUL 8· LAST ACTION JUL 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement. If it becomes law, people who interact with immigration officers in public will be able to easily see which agency the officer works for and their individual name or badge number. This could help build trust between law enforcement and communities and provide a clear way for individuals to identify officers if they need to file a complaint or report misconduct.
Without this bill, current practices for officer identification during public-facing immigration enforcement would continue, which critics argue can make it difficult for the public to identify officers and hold them accountable. By creating clear standards and an enforcement mechanism, the bill aims to ensure that interactions with immigration officers are more transparent and that there is a defined process for addressing non-compliance.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all federal immigration officers to display visible identification, including their agency and last name or badge number, during public-facing enforcement actions.
This provision ensures that individuals interacting with immigration enforcement officers can clearly identify them and their agency.
PROVISION 02
Sets specific standards for how the identification must be displayed, ensuring it is clearly legible, prominently placed on the outermost garment, and not obscured by face coverings unless for specific operational needs or hazardous conditions.
These standards prevent officers from intentionally or unintentionally hiding their identity, making the identification truly 'visible'.
PROVISION 03
Mandates administrative discipline for officers who fail to comply with the identification requirements, ranging from written reprimands to suspension.
This creates an internal accountability mechanism to enforce the identification rules.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit annual reports to Congress detailing compliance rates, instances of non-compliance, and disciplinary actions taken.
This provision ensures oversight by Congress and public awareness of how consistently the identification requirements are being met.
PROVISION 05
Assigns the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties the role of investigating public complaints about violations of the identification rules and making recommendations.
This establishes an external avenue for the public to report issues and seek redress, enhancing accountability.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 23
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
108
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 23 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 8
Introduced in Senate
JUL 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2212
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 8, 2025
Last actionJul 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 8, 2025
Senate BillS 2212Immigration
VISIBLE Act
INTRODUCED JUL 8, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 8, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
23
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