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VISIBLE Act

USA119th CongressS-2212| Senate 
| Updated: 7/8/2025
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (23)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "VISIBLE Act," amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require all immigration enforcement officers to wear visible identification during public-facing enforcement activities. This identification must include the officer's employing agency and either their last name or a unique badge number. The identifying information for the agency must be clearly legible from at least 25 feet, and the officer's name or badge number must be clearly visible and readable during direct public engagement, displayed on the outermost garment. The legislation defines "public immigration enforcement function" to include activities like patrols, stops, arrests, and interviews, but excludes covert, non-public operations. Furthermore, officers are prohibited from wearing non-medical face coverings that obscure their identification or face, unless operationally necessary for covert operations or hazardous environmental conditions. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security ensure appropriate administrative discipline for non-compliant officers and submit annual reports to Congress detailing enforcement functions, non-compliance instances, and disciplinary actions taken. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties will investigate complaints, issue recommendations, and include findings in its annual public report to promote transparency and accountability.
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Timeline
Jul 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259)
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4667
Introduced in House
  • July 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259)


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4667
    Introduced in House

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4667: VISIBLE Act

VISIBLE Act

USA119th CongressS-2212| Senate 
| Updated: 7/8/2025
This bill, known as the "VISIBLE Act," amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require all immigration enforcement officers to wear visible identification during public-facing enforcement activities. This identification must include the officer's employing agency and either their last name or a unique badge number. The identifying information for the agency must be clearly legible from at least 25 feet, and the officer's name or badge number must be clearly visible and readable during direct public engagement, displayed on the outermost garment. The legislation defines "public immigration enforcement function" to include activities like patrols, stops, arrests, and interviews, but excludes covert, non-public operations. Furthermore, officers are prohibited from wearing non-medical face coverings that obscure their identification or face, unless operationally necessary for covert operations or hazardous environmental conditions. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security ensure appropriate administrative discipline for non-compliant officers and submit annual reports to Congress detailing enforcement functions, non-compliance instances, and disciplinary actions taken. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties will investigate complaints, issue recommendations, and include findings in its annual public report to promote transparency and accountability.
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Timeline
Jul 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259)
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4667
Introduced in House
  • July 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259)


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4667
    Introduced in House
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (23)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4667: VISIBLE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted