Bills · S 2594
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2594Immigration
IEIS Act
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to balance public accountability with officer safety. By requiring visible identification, it aims to increase transparency and allow the public to better identify who is exercising federal authority during immigration enforcement actions, potentially leading to greater accountability for officer conduct. If this becomes law, people encountering immigration officers would more easily know who they are dealing with, which is a change from current practices where identification might not always be clearly visible.
At the same time, the bill recognizes the increased risks faced by immigration officers in the digital age. By offering reimbursement for privacy services, it aims to protect officers and their families from online harassment, doxxing, and threats, which is a concern for many law enforcement personnel. Without this bill, there would be no federal requirement for universal visible identification during these actions, and officers would not have a specific federal program to help cover the costs of protecting their personal information online.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires immigration enforcement officers to visibly display their last name, a unique identifier, their agency's name, and their face during public-facing enforcement activities.
This provision increases transparency and accountability for officers during interactions with the public.
PROVISION 02
Establishes exceptions to the visible identification requirement for officers engaged in undercover operations, specific tactical operations, or situations requiring face coverings.
These exceptions aim to protect officer safety and operational effectiveness in sensitive or dangerous situations.
PROVISION 03
Allows federal agencies to reimburse certain at-risk immigration enforcement officers and their close family members for the costs of privacy-enhancing services.
This provision aims to protect the personal information and safety of officers and their families from online threats and harassment.
PROVISION 04
Defines "privacy-enhancing services" as technological means to mitigate privacy risks by reducing or suppressing personal information online.
This clarifies what types of services are eligible for reimbursement, ensuring the protection is specific to online privacy.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
59
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 6 REP 0 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2594
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2594Immigration
IEIS Act
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
7
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