This legislation directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an annual scenario-based training curriculum and certification process for all immigration officers. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to enhance critical skills, including de-escalation techniques , appropriate use of force, crisis intervention, and improving community-police relations. The development of this training must involve consultation with professional law enforcement associations, community-based organizations, and national security agencies to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Furthermore, the bill mandates that immigration officers or employees complete a minimum of 67 days of training before they are authorized to perform duties related to immigration law enforcement. The Secretary is also required to submit a report to Congress detailing the benefits and challenges of delivering this curriculum, along with recommendations for improving access to such specialized training for immigration officers.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Immigration
COOL IT Act
USA119th CongressHR-8639| House
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This legislation directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an annual scenario-based training curriculum and certification process for all immigration officers. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to enhance critical skills, including de-escalation techniques , appropriate use of force, crisis intervention, and improving community-police relations. The development of this training must involve consultation with professional law enforcement associations, community-based organizations, and national security agencies to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Furthermore, the bill mandates that immigration officers or employees complete a minimum of 67 days of training before they are authorized to perform duties related to immigration law enforcement. The Secretary is also required to submit a report to Congress detailing the benefits and challenges of delivering this curriculum, along with recommendations for improving access to such specialized training for immigration officers.