Bill · S.Res. 638· Senate(119-SRES-638)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the law enforcement agents and other personnel of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, who have been temporarily engaging in civil immigration enforcement operations, should be returned to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran.
- Introduced
- 3/11/2026
- Last activity
- 3/11/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1015)
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the view of the Senate regarding federal law enforcement personnel during active hostilities with Iran. It notes that the Department of Homeland Security issued a threat bulletin following United States strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. It states that the United States initiated hostilities with Iran, increasing the risk of terrorism. The text points out that the administration has diverted thousands of federal law enforcement agents and personnel from their primary safety missions to civil immigration enforcement. Finally, the resolution states that these personnel, including those focused on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and counterintelligence, should be returned to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran and other state-sponsors of terror.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The resolution advocates returning cybersecurity and counterintelligence personnel to their primary national security missions.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+6
Enhancing counterterrorism and security in major population centers improves safety for urban residents.
The opposite
Does this tighten control of the border?-5
The resolution criticizes civil immigration enforcement and advocates shifting personnel away from it.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The resolution seeks to shift law enforcement away from civil immigration enforcement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Return of Security Personnel: The resolution suggests that law enforcement agents and other personnel whose primary mission focus is counterterrorism, cybersecurity, or counterintelligence should be returned to their primary missions during active hostilities with Iran. This could be viewed as a positive step to ensure agents are working on national security threats.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Diversion of Resources: The text notes that the administration has diverted thousands of federal law enforcement agents, including one quarter of all Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, specialists protecting critical infrastructure, and intelligence personnel, to conduct civil immigration enforcement. The text states that these actions put Americans at greater risk of a retaliatory terrorist attack.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+6Good For Immigrants-5
- 3/11/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1015)