Bill · H.Res. 815· House(119-HRES-815)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration enforcement operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent with constitutional protections for all persons within the United States.
- Introduced
- 10/17/2025
- Last activity
- 10/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Ro Khanna
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding immigration enforcement operations. It asserts that such operations must be transparent, accountable, and consistent with constitutional protections. The document highlights concerns regarding the use of unmarked vehicles, face coverings, and the treatment of United States citizens and children during raids. To address these issues, the resolution proposes several mandates for the Department of Homeland Security. These include requiring body cameras, prohibiting masks during public operations, and ensuring officers display visible identification. Finally, it calls for increased oversight through civilian boards and the Justice Department.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8
The resolution calls for body cameras and visible officer identification to increase public visibility of enforcement actions.
Does this change how police departments operate?+7
The resolution mandates body cameras, identity visibility, and de-escalation training to reform immigration enforcement conduct.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The resolution seeks to protect immigrants through increased accountability, body cameras, and identity verification of officers.
The opposite
Does this tighten control of the border?-2
Increased transparency and oversight requirements may create more procedural hurdles for border and immigration enforcement agencies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability through Body Cameras: The resolution calls for all ICE and CBP personnel engaged in enforcement to wear body cameras to record interactions, which provides footage for oversight and investigations. (Resolution Section 1)
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Improved Identity Verification: By prohibiting the use of masks or face coverings that obstruct identity—except in immediate safety threats—the resolution aims to ensure the public can identify enforcement personnel. (Resolution Section 2)
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Clear Officer Identification: The resolution supports requiring officers to visibly display their name, badge number, and agency affiliation, which promotes transparency during public operations. (Resolution Section 3)
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Establishment of Civilian Oversight: The proposal urges the creation of independent civilian oversight boards that can receive complaints, review enforcement actions, and recommend policy changes or disciplinary measures. (Resolution Section 4)
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Enhanced Safety through De-escalation: The resolution encourages mandatory de-escalation training for all ICE and CBP officers and agents. (Resolution Section 5)
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Stronger Civil Rights Protection: By calling for the Justice Department to oversee ICE, the resolution seeks to enable more robust civil rights oversight and integration with civil liberties enforcement. (Resolution Section 6)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Risk to Officer Safety: The resolution notes that the prohibition on masks or face coverings would have exceptions only in cases of "demonstrable, immediate threat to officer safety," implying that removing these protections could potentially impact safety in certain scenarios. (Resolution 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 Children+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+8Improves Due Process+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+7Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Border Security-2
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia