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PLATE Act

USA119th CongressHR-7449| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
Nellie Pou

Nellie Pou

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill imposes a specific condition on federal funding allocated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for vehicles used in civil immigration enforcement. It mandates that any federal funds utilized by these agencies to acquire or use vehicles for such activities require the vehicle's license plate to be displayed on its exterior at all times, ensuring it is visible to the public . This provision applies to both privately-owned and government-owned vehicles engaged in civil immigration enforcement. The legislation aims to enhance public accountability and transparency regarding the vehicles employed in these operations.
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Timeline
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
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.
  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    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

PLATE Act

USA119th CongressHR-7449| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
This bill imposes a specific condition on federal funding allocated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for vehicles used in civil immigration enforcement. It mandates that any federal funds utilized by these agencies to acquire or use vehicles for such activities require the vehicle's license plate to be displayed on its exterior at all times, ensuring it is visible to the public . This provision applies to both privately-owned and government-owned vehicles engaged in civil immigration enforcement. The legislation aims to enhance public accountability and transparency regarding the vehicles employed in these operations.
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Timeline
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
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.
  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    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.
Nellie Pou

Nellie Pou

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (4)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted