United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 130 D cosponsors

HR 4176 — No Secret Police Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 130 sponsors

    1 primary, 129 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (130 D).

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In plain language

HR 4176 addresses issues related to border security and enforcement.

This bill focuses on enhancing border security measures and the enforcement of immigration laws. It has been introduced and is currently being reviewed by specific House committees.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill could impact job opportunities in industries reliant on immigrant labor due to changes in immigration enforcement.
  • Families: Families with members involved in immigration processes may experience alterations in application and enforcement procedures.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds requirements for law enforcement officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security to display insignia and provide identification during border security or immigration enforcement actions.

  • 6 U.S.C. 341

    SEC. 714. INSIGNIA AND IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENTS ENGAGED IN BORDER SECURITY OR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT. (a) Requirements.-- (1) In general.--If a law enforcement officer or agent of the Department detains or arrests an individual in connection with a border security or immigration enforcement function of such officer or agent, during such detention or arrest, as the case may be, such officer or agent-- (A) shall-- (i) provide such individual with an identification of the component of the Department that employs such officer or agent; and (ii) display or wear the official insignia or uniform of such officer or agent in a manner that is visible to individuals other than such officer or agent; and (B) may not wear a face covering or any other item that conceals the face of such officer or agent. (2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit or prohibit the use of tactical gear by law enforcement officers and agents consistent with the policies and procedures of the Department. (3) Reports.-- (A) Initial report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the policies and procedures of the Department regarding the use of tactical gear by law enforcement officers and agents of the Department. (B) Updates.--If the Secretary modifies the policies or procedures of the Department regarding the use of tactical gear by law enforcement officers or agents of the Department, not later than 30 days after any such modification, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report relating thereto. (b) Research and Development.--The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, and in coordination with the heads of components of the Department that employ law enforcement officers or agents, shall carry out research and development of technology to maximize the visibility of the official insignia or uniform of such an officer or agent to be utilized during detentions or arrests, including technology to maximize such visibility in response to certain factors in connection with such detentions or arrests, including the following: (1) Location. (2) Time of day. (3) Weather. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Law enforcement officer or agent.--The term `law enforcement officer or agent' means a law enforcement officer or agent of the Department, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (2) Official insignia or uniform.--The term `official insignia or uniform' has the meaning given such term in section 716 of title 18, United States Code.

    This new section establishes specific requirements for law enforcement officers and agents regarding the display of identification and insignia during immigration enforcement activities.

  • 6 U.S.C. 341

    Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 713 the following new item: `Sec. 714. Insignia and identification required for law enforcement officers and agents engaged in border security or immigration enforcement.`

    This amendment adds a new item to the table of contents to reflect the newly created section on insignia and identification requirements.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 129 co-sponsors · 417 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (129)

Not signed on (417)

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Subjects

immigration civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4176?
HR 4176 is sponsored by Espaillat, Adriano (Democratic), Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic), McIver, LaMonica (Democratic), Nadler, Jerrold (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Castro, Joaquin (Democratic), Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Jacobs, Sara (Democratic), Thanedar, Shri (Democratic), Wilson, Frederica S. (Democratic), Simon, Lateefah (Democratic), Salinas, Andrea (Democratic), Carson, André (Democratic), Garamendi, John (Democratic), Kennedy, Timothy M. (Democratic), Brown, Shontel M. (Democratic), Watson Coleman, Bonnie (Democratic), Davis, Danny K. (Democratic), Ansari, Yassamin (Democratic), Jackson, Jonathan L. (Democratic), Gomez, Jimmy (Democratic), Schakowsky, Janice D. (Democratic), Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), Ramirez, Delia C. (Democratic), Bell, Wesley (Democratic), Swalwell, Eric (Democratic), Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic), Krishnamoorthi, Raja (Democratic), Correa, J. Luis (Democratic), Min, Dave (Democratic), Tran, Derek (Democratic), Casten, Sean (Democratic), Brownley, Julia (Democratic), Rivas, Luz M. (Democratic), Lee, Summer L. (Democratic), Balint, Becca (Democratic), Landsman, Greg (Democratic), Sánchez, Linda T. (Democratic), DeGette, Diana (Democratic), García, Jesús G. "Chuy" (Democratic), Latimer, George (Democratic), Scanlon, Mary Gay (Democratic), Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (Democratic), Pocan, Mark (Democratic), Beyer, Donald S. (Democratic), Scholten, Hillary J. (Democratic), Williams, Nikema (Democratic), Lieu, Ted (Democratic), Panetta, Jimmy (Democratic), Mullin, Kevin (Democratic), Ruiz, Raul (Democratic), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Fletcher, Lizzie (Democratic), Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria (Democratic), Dean, Madeleine (Democratic), McGarvey, Morgan (Democratic), Larson, John B. (Democratic), Veasey, Marc A. (Democratic), Leger Fernandez, Teresa (Democratic), Barragán, Nanette Diaz (Democratic), Garcia, Sylvia R. (Democratic), Carbajal, Salud O. (Democratic), Lofgren, Zoe (Democratic), Ross, Deborah K. (Democratic), DelBene, Suzan K. (Democratic), Morrison, Kelly (Democratic), Amo, Gabe (Democratic), McGovern, James P. (Democratic), Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila (Democratic), Chu, Judy (Democratic), Dingell, Debbie (Democratic), Pingree, Chellie (Democratic), Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic), Magaziner, Seth (Democratic), Pettersen, Brittany (Democratic), Menendez, Robert (Democratic), Goodlander, Maggie (Democratic), Khanna, Ro (Democratic), Schrier, Kim (Democratic), Sherrill, Mikie (Democratic), DeSaulnier, Mark (Democratic), McClellan, Jennifer L. (Democratic), Houlahan, Chrissy (Democratic), Carter, Troy A. (Democratic), Garcia, Robert (Democratic), Schneider, Bradley Scott (Democratic), Quigley, Mike (Democratic), Liccardo, Sam T. (Democratic), Vargas, Juan (Democratic), Kelly, Robin L. (Democratic), Deluzio, Christopher R. (Democratic), Pallone, Frank (Democratic), Norcross, Donald (Democratic), Moulton, Seth (Democratic), Clarke, Yvette D. (Democratic), Trahan, Lori (Democratic), Neal, Richard E. (Democratic), Matsui, Doris O. (Democratic), Huffman, Jared (Democratic), Tonko, Paul (Democratic), Frost, Maxwell (Democratic), Casar, Greg (Democratic), Walkinshaw, James R. (Democratic), Larsen, Rick (Democratic), Takano, Mark (Democratic), Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" (Democratic), Cohen, Steve (Democratic), McBride, Sarah (Democratic), Foster, Bill (Democratic), Craig, Angie (Democratic), Stansbury, Melanie A. (Democratic), Grijalva, Adelita S. (Democratic), Hernández, Pablo Jose (Democratic), McClain Delaney, April (Democratic), Johnson, Julie (Democratic), Horsford, Steven (Democratic), Budzinski, Nikki (Democratic), Beatty, Joyce (Democratic), Mfume, Kweisi (Democratic), Torres, Ritchie (Democratic), Strickland, Marilyn (Democratic), Riley, Josh (Democratic), Meng, Grace (Democratic), Crow, Jason (Democratic), Bynum, Janelle S. (Democratic), Menefee, Christian D. (Democratic), Green, Al (Democratic), Lynch, Stephen F. (Democratic), Mejia, Analilia (Democratic), and Goldman, Daniel S. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4176?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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