Bill · S. 3933· Senate(119-S-3933)
ICE Funding Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Kim
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``ICE Funding Accountability Act'', aims to restrict how certain funds are used. It specifically targets money provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation prohibits using those funds to pay the salaries of new ICE or CBP agents and officers hired after this Act is passed. Additionally, it stops the use of these funds for recruiting, advertising for new hires, or paying bonuses to such personnel.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill explicitly prohibits the use of specific funds for new personnel salaries and recruitment costs.
Does this change how police departments operate?+2
By limiting the expansion of enforcement personnel, the bill may serve as a measure to curb growth in law enforcement agencies.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
The bill enforces strict limitations on how previously appropriated funds are utilized for new staffing.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this tighten control of the border?-6
The bill limits the ability to hire and pay new agents, which could negatively impact the long-term capacity of border security.
Is this likely to create jobs?-5
The bill restricts the ability to hire new agents, which directly limits job creation within ICE and CBP.
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The bill restricts job opportunities and recruitment within the government sector.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction of Spending: The bill limits the use of funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for specific personnel costs, such as salaries and bonuses for new ICE or CBP agents or officers (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation on Staffing: The bill prevents the expenditure of funds to recruit, advertise for hiring, or pay sign on or retention bonuses to new agents or officers at ICE or CBP (Section 2).
- Salary Restrictions: The bill prohibits using funds from Public Law 119-21 to pay the salaries of any ICE or CBP agents or officers hired on or after the date this Act is enacted (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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2Improves Border Security-6
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces National Debt+1Increases Job Creation-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+2Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Union Workers-3
- 2/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate