A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill, known as the TRUST Act, sets stricter hiring and screening rules for immigration enforcement officers and agents. It establishes clear requirements for uniforms, official identification, and visible name displays while on duty. The legislation mandates that officers wear body-worn cameras during public interactions and outlines strict rules for recording retention and public footage release. Furthermore, it prohibits officers from viewing body-worn camera footage before completing initial reports on use-of-force incidents or misconduct complaints. Finally, the bill requires specialized training for officers on civil rights, de-escalation, and preventing discriminatory enforcement.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The legislation provides significant safeguards for immigrants by mandating body cameras, strict hiring screens, and specialized civil rights training for enforcement officers.
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill enhances government transparency through mandatory body-worn cameras, strict footage retention schedules, and public release timelines for misconduct incidents.
- Scored +6
Does this change how police departments operate?
The TRUST Act establishes stricter hiring standards, mandatory body-worn cameras, clear identification requirements, and accountability measures for immigration enforcement officers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 requires comprehensive background checks for all newly hired immigration enforcement officers, including reviews of criminal history, past disciplinary records, domestic violence screenings, and psychological suitability assessments. This ensures that only qualified and fit individuals are hired to protect the public.
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Section 4 and Section 5 require officers to clearly display their names, unique identifiers, employing agency, and visible identification cards while on duty. This increases accountability by allowing the public to easily identify individual officers.
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Section 6 mandates that immigration enforcement officers wear body-worn cameras during public interactions and enforcement actions. This provides an objective record of events that can protect both the public and officers, while also enforcing penalties and loss of certification for officers who tamper with or fail to activate their cameras.
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Section 7 requires officers to complete specialized training on civil rights, de-escalation techniques, language access, and preventing profiling based on race, ethnicity, religion, or language proficiency. This helps protect individuals from unlawful searches, wrongful detentions, and discriminatory enforcement practices.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 6 requires individuals to ask officers to deactivate body-worn cameras before entering a private residence without a warrant, or when interacting with an apparent crime victim or anonymous source. This provision places the burden on everyday people to proactively request privacy during sensitive or vulnerable encounters.
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 legislation provides significant safeguards for immigrants by mandating body cameras, strict hiring screens, and specialized civil rights training for enforcement officers. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Hispanic communities are frequently impacted by immigration enforcement and will benefit substantially from increased transparency, de-escalation training, and anti-profiling measures. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Enhanced training against racial profiling and discrimination provides better protections for racial minority groups during enforcement actions. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes specialized training to prevent the wrongful detention of Native Americans and other lawfully present individuals. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Mandatory training on recognizing disabilities ensures safer and more accommodating interactions for disabled individuals. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income communities, which often experience higher rates of immigration enforcement, benefit from increased officer accountability and reduced risk of misconduct.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill enhances government transparency through mandatory body-worn cameras, strict footage retention schedules, and public release timelines for misconduct incidents. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The legislation protects civil rights and due process by enforcing strict standards on evidence retention and preventing officers from reviewing footage before making initial reports. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation increases federal oversight and standards for Department of Homeland Security personnel. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes provisions for privacy protections and blurring of body-worn camera footage involving substantial privacy interests.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The TRUST Act establishes stricter hiring standards, mandatory body-worn cameras, clear identification requirements, and accountability measures for immigration enforcement officers. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill mandates specialized training to prevent discriminatory enforcement and racial profiling by immigration officers. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The legislation includes training requirements on recognizing disabilities and accommodating individuals with medical or mental health conditions.
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jason CrowDemocrat · Colorado
Diana DeGetteDemocrat · Colorado
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado