US Federal House Bill HB3828

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 6/6/25
• Refer: 6/6/25

Caption

Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025

Summary

HB3828, titled the Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025, would amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to bar immigration officers and agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing, accessories, or other items bearing the word “police” while carrying out immigration-law duties. The bill specifically applies to officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Its purpose is to prevent immigration enforcement personnel from using police-identifying markings that could be seen as misleading to the public. The measure would create a new limitation within federal immigration law by adding a uniform restriction to INA section 287. It does not change arrest powers, enforcement authority, or immigration procedures directly; instead, it regulates the appearance and identification of DHS personnel during enforcement activities. If enacted, it would affect ICE and CBP operational practices, uniform policies, and potentially procurement or branding of gear used in the field.

Impact

The bill would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, specifically 8 U.S.C. 1357, to prohibit DHS immigration officers and agents from wearing items marked with the word “police” while performing immigration-law duties. This would impose a federal uniform and identification restriction on ICE and CBP personnel and could require changes to agency dress codes, field equipment, and enforcement protocols. It would not alter substantive immigration enforcement authority, but it would affect how federal immigration officers present themselves to the public and interact with communities.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and available context, the measure appears to be framed as a transparency and anti-deception proposal, with sponsors signaling concern about public confusion or misleading appearances during immigration enforcement. There are no recorded committee transcripts or votes in the provided materials, so there is no documented debate outcome or formal vote-based sentiment. The introduction by multiple Democratic members suggests support from lawmakers concerned about immigration enforcement practices and public trust.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely whether immigration officers should be allowed to use police-style markings as part of their uniforms or tactical gear. Supporters appear to view such markings as deceptive and potentially confusing to the public, especially in communities where trust in law enforcement is sensitive. Opponents, if any, would likely argue that the restriction is unnecessary, could complicate field identification, or interferes with agency discretion over uniforms and operational safety. No specific opposing arguments are recorded in the provided materials.