No Secret Police Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4176
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Immigration
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-16T08:07:44Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 4176: No Secret Police Act of 2025
Purpose
This legislation amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to mandate that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement officers and agents involved in border security or immigration enforcement must visibly display identification and insignia during detentions or arrests. The goal is to increase transparency in these operations.
Key Provisions
- Identification and Visibility Requirements: Officers or agents must provide the detained individual with the name of their DHS component and display or wear their official insignia or uniform so it is visible to others. They are prohibited from wearing face coverings that conceal their identity.
- Tactical Gear Rules: The bill does not restrict the use of tactical gear if it aligns with existing DHS policies. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit an initial report on these policies within 30 days of enactment, followed by updates if policies change.
- Technology Development: The Under Secretary for Science and Technology must research and develop tools to improve the visibility of insignia and uniforms, considering factors like location, time of day, and weather.
- Definitions: Applies to law enforcement officers or agents of DHS, including those from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "Official insignia or uniform" follows the definition in existing federal law (18 U.S.C. § 716).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill adds a new Section 714 to Title VII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. This introduces mandatory identification and visibility standards for specific enforcement activities, where no such uniform federal requirement previously existed in the Act.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: DHS components like Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection would need to update training, equipment, and reporting processes to comply.
- On Citizens: Individuals subject to detention or arrest in border or immigration contexts would receive clearer identification of the officers involved.
- On International Relations: No direct effects are specified in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- DHS law enforcement officers and agents engaged in border security or immigration enforcement.
- Individuals detained or arrested during these operations.
- Congressional committees overseeing homeland security.
- The public, through increased oversight of enforcement practices.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The bill emphasizes accountability in federal enforcement actions without altering core authorities. It includes a rule of construction to preserve tactical gear use and requires ongoing reporting to Congress, which could support future policy reviews.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Cosponsors (129)
Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] and 79 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 2025-06-26: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 2025-06-26: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 2025-06-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-06-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- No Secret Police Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-26 — PDF (5 pages)