[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 815 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 815
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration
enforcement operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent
with constitutional protections for all persons within the United
States.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 17, 2025
Mr. Khanna (for himself, Ms. Crockett, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Jackson of
Illinois) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on
the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration
enforcement operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent
with constitutional protections for all persons within the United
States.
Whereas the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through United States
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Customs and
Border Protection (CBP), exercises significant enforcement powers that
directly affect civil liberties and public trust;
Whereas ICE agents have reportedly detained individuals using unmarked vehicles
and while wearing plain clothes and facial coverings which has fueled
impersonation of immigration officers;
Whereas, in a Chicago raid in September 2025, children, many without clothing,
were forcibly removed from their beds and separated from their parents,
with at least four United States citizen children temporarily taken into
custody;
Whereas reports and court records show that United States citizens detained
during immigration operations have declared their citizenship but were
ignored, with some held overnight and denied access to counsel;
Whereas at least fifteen United States citizens have been arrested, detained, or
questioned about their citizenship since January 2025 by immigration or
cooperating local officers, but inadequate reporting and recordkeeping
prevent real transparency or accountability;
Whereas, in Illinois, ICE arrested 160 people in January 2025, of whom 31
percent had no criminal charge, and by June 2025 that share rose to 61
percent of 333 arrests;
Whereas lack of transparency prompted several Members of Congress to seek access
to ICE's Broadview facility, but were denied entry despite asserting
Congress's right to inspect facilities it funds;
Whereas advocates have described conditions at Broadview as secretive and
restrictive, making it difficult for attorneys to advise detainees of
their legal rights and exacerbating concerns about due process;
Whereas, in September 2025, California enacted the No Secret Police Act (S.B.
627), prohibiting officers from concealing their identity and requiring
visible name, badge, or agency identification;
Whereas recent Federal funding increases for ICE enforcement and detention have
expanded the agency's reach, heightening the need for transparency and
oversight;
Whereas, in June 2025, aggressive ICE raids in Los Angeles led to protests after
reports that masked agents in unmarked vehicles used less lethal
munitions and clashed with civilians and journalists;
Whereas federally compiled documents submitted to Congress in July 2025, showed
ICE agents wearing face coverings during residential raids in Los
Angeles, with similar tactics reported in New York, Chicago, and other
cities;
Whereas there are existing legislative efforts to address each of these issues;
Whereas the Immigration Enforcement Staff Body Camera Accountability Act (H.R.
4651), would require ICE and CBP personnel engaged in enforcement
activities to wear body cameras to ensure transparency and
accountability;
Whereas the CLEAR ID Act (H.R. 4843), would establish uniform identification
standards for Federal law enforcement officers, promoting consistency
and public trust;
Whereas the ICE Badge Visibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 4298), mandates that ICE
officers display visible badges and identifying information during
enforcement operations;
Whereas the No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025 (H.R. 4004),
prohibits ICE agents from concealing their identity during public
operations, except in limited, safety-related circumstances;
Whereas the Preventing Fraudulent ICE Impersonation Act of 2025 (H.R. 4652),
strengthens penalties for individuals who impersonate immigration
enforcement officers, thereby protecting the public from fraud and
abuse;
Whereas the No Secret Police Act of 2025 (H.R. 4176), prohibits the use of
facial coverings by law enforcement officers that conceal their
identity, ensuring transparency during interactions with the public; and
Whereas the Homeland Security Improvement Act (H.R. 1678), promotes enhanced
oversight, accountability, and training within DHS agencies to safeguard
civil rights and ensure fair enforcement practices: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses the sense of the House that the Department of
Homeland Security should require all personnel engaged in
enforcement operations for United States Immigration and
Customs Enforcement and United States Customs and Border
Protection to wear body cameras that record interactions with
the public, with footage preserved for oversight and
investigatory purposes;
(2) believes that the Department should prohibit the use of
masks, face coverings, or other obstructions of identity by
enforcement personnel during public operations except in cases
of demonstrable, immediate threat to officer safety;
(3) supports the requirement that all enforcement officers
visibly display their name, badge number, and agency
affiliation during public operations, consistent with the goals
of H.R. 4298, H.R. 4004, and H.R. 4176;
(4) urges the Department of Homeland Security to establish
independent civilian oversight boards empowered to receive
complaints, review enforcement actions, and recommend
disciplinary measures or policy changes;
(5) encourages the implementation of mandatory de-
escalation training for all ICE and CBP officers and agents,
consistent with the principles of H.R. 1678; and
(6) calls for the Justice Department to oversee ICE,
thereby enabling more robust civil rights oversight and
integration with existing civil liberties enforcement
functions.
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