S.Amdt. 2823

Mr. Padilla submitted SA 2823, which is an amendment intended to be proposed to another amendment for the bill H.R. 1. If we want to hold our officials accountable, we need to know who they are when they are doing their jobs. This amendment aims to add rules about identification requirements for immigration enforcement activities.

Key Changes and Additions

• Identification Requirements: The amendment requires all public-facing immigration enforcement activities using funds from the bill to be conducted by officers wearing clearly visible identification.
• Unobscured Faces: Officers must have an unobscured face not covered by a mask or balaclava, unless it is necessary to meet specific operational requirements.
• Agency and Officer Info: Officers must display the full name or widely recognized acronym of their employing agency, along with the officer's last name or unique badge or identification number on their outermost garment or gear without being obscured by tactical equipment or body armor.
• Internal Accountability: The Secretary of Homeland Security must make sure that any officer who fails to follow these identification rules faces appropriate administrative discipline, which can include a written reprimand, suspension, or other personnel actions.
• Reporting to Congress: The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit an annual report to specific congressional committees detailing the number of times officers did not follow the rules and a summary of the disciplinary actions taken.