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COOL IT Act

USA119th CongressHR-8639| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

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