A Democratic bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CLEAR ID Act," restricts how the Department of Homeland Security uses federal funds for civil immigration enforcement. It prohibits officers from conducting these actions while wearing masks or facial coverings that hide their identity. Officers must also clearly identify themselves both verbally and visibly through agency identification, a badge, and a uniform. Additionally, any vehicle used for these operations must clearly display the name of the agency involved. Exceptions are made for medical necessity or approved undercover operations.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates that immigration officers clearly identify themselves verbally, visually, and through marked vehicles to increase public accountability.
- Scored +4
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill protects immigrants from impersonators by ensuring that actual federal officers must show visible and verbal identification.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
By increasing officer transparency, the bill aims to reduce incidents of impersonation that can target specific communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability and Identification: Officers conducting civil immigration enforcement must not wear masks that hide their identity and must clearly identify themselves verbally and visibly by showing a badge and wearing a uniform (Section 3, subsection a).
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Clearer Agency Identification: If an officer uses a vehicle for an official operation, the vehicle must clearly identify the name of the agency involved (Section 3, subsection a, clause 2).
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Addressing Impersonation Concerns: The bill addresses findings of increased incidents where individuals have illegally impersonated immigration enforcement officers to commit crimes such as theft, abduction, or sexual assault (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Undercover Operations: While exceptions exist, the bill limits the use of masks or coverings for undercover operations unless they meet specific approved criteria regarding risk of injury, liability, or privacy (Section 3, subsection b and c).
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Medical Exceptions: The bill acknowledges that a mask or facial covering may be required if it is medically necessary (Section 3, subsection b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill protects immigrants from impersonators by ensuring that actual federal officers must show visible and verbal identification. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Increased identification requirements for enforcement officers may provide greater certainty for Hispanic communities interacting with authorities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates that immigration officers clearly identify themselves verbally, visually, and through marked vehicles to increase public accountability.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — By increasing officer transparency, the bill aims to reduce incidents of impersonation that can target specific communities. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill establishes stricter identification protocols for personnel conducting civil immigration enforcement actions. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — Increased transparency in enforcement may reduce the fear and unpredictability associated with civil immigration actions.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 8/1/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Diana DeGetteDemocrat · Colorado
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan