Introduced in House — H.R. 3828

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3828

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 6, 2025

Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Casar, Ms. Norton, Ms. Rivas, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, and Ms. Garcia of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025.

Sec. 2. Limitation on immigration officer uniforms

Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(i)
Immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security, including officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shall not wear any clothing, accessories, or other items on their person bearing the word police while performing duties under the immigration laws.