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VISIBLE Act

USA119th CongressHR-4667| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (35)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to mandate that immigration enforcement officers display visible identification during public-facing enforcement actions. It defines a "covered immigration officer" as individuals authorized for immigration enforcement functions, including those from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or other deputized personnel. A "public immigration enforcement function" encompasses direct exercises of federal immigration authority, such as patrols, arrests, searches, or checkpoint inspections, but excludes covert operations. The required "visible identification" must include the officer's employing agency and their last name or unique badge number. This information must be clearly legible, with the agency name visible from at least 25 feet, and displayed on the outermost garment without obstruction. The bill also restricts officers from wearing non-medical face coverings that impair visibility of identification or obscure their face, unless operationally necessary for covert activities or hazardous environmental conditions. To ensure compliance, the Secretary of Homeland Security must implement administrative discipline for violations and submit annual reports to Congress detailing enforcement activities, non-compliance instances, and remedial actions. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is tasked with investigating public complaints regarding violations and issuing recommendations.
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Timeline
Jul 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2212
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
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.
  • July 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2212
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    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.

Immigration

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  • S 119-2212: VISIBLE Act

VISIBLE Act

USA119th CongressHR-4667| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to mandate that immigration enforcement officers display visible identification during public-facing enforcement actions. It defines a "covered immigration officer" as individuals authorized for immigration enforcement functions, including those from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or other deputized personnel. A "public immigration enforcement function" encompasses direct exercises of federal immigration authority, such as patrols, arrests, searches, or checkpoint inspections, but excludes covert operations. The required "visible identification" must include the officer's employing agency and their last name or unique badge number. This information must be clearly legible, with the agency name visible from at least 25 feet, and displayed on the outermost garment without obstruction. The bill also restricts officers from wearing non-medical face coverings that impair visibility of identification or obscure their face, unless operationally necessary for covert activities or hazardous environmental conditions. To ensure compliance, the Secretary of Homeland Security must implement administrative discipline for violations and submit annual reports to Congress detailing enforcement activities, non-compliance instances, and remedial actions. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is tasked with investigating public complaints regarding violations and issuing recommendations.
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Timeline
Jul 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2212
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
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.
  • July 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2212
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    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.
Vicente Gonzalez

Vicente Gonzalez

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (35)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-2212: VISIBLE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted