Bill · H.R. 4226· House(119-HR-4226)
ICE Act
- Introduced
- 6/27/2025
- Last activity
- 6/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Randy Fine
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Initiating Criminal Enforcement Act" or the "ICE Act," proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to establish a criminal penalty for individuals who interfere with immigration enforcement operations. Specifically, it targets those who knowingly impede or interfere with officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This includes actions such as destroying or damaging United States property used for enforcement purposes. The bill would subject violators to fines and potential imprisonment.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances enforcement capabilities by penalizing those who obstruct immigration officers.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands federal criminal authority over actions interfering with federal immigration enforcement.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+2
The bill provides more legal teeth for domestic law enforcement actions related to immigration.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Would immigrants be better off under this?-6
The bill imposes new criminal risks and penalties on those interacting with immigration enforcement.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
Stricter enforcement penalties often disproportionately impact Hispanic communities.
Does this change how police departments operate?-3
The bill increases criminal penalties for those interacting with law enforcement, which may increase tension rather than reform.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Enforcement Operations: By providing a penalty for those who knowingly impede or interfere with officers, the bill aims to ensure that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can carry out their duties without obstruction. (Section 2)
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Protection of Government Property: The bill specifically targets the destruction or damage of United States property used for enforcement purposes, which could prevent the loss of government assets. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Criminal Penalties and Imprisonment: Any person found to be knowingly impeding or interfering with an officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could face a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 5 years. (Section 2)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-6Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-3Improves Policing Reform-3Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-2Improves Freedom Of Speech-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Freedom Of Speech-2Improves Due Process-1
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama