VISIBLE Act

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.