Bills · S 3996
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3996Immigration
DHS Hiring Review Act
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen accountability and professionalism within key federal law enforcement agencies like ICE and CBP. By auditing hiring practices and cross-referencing with state and local misconduct files, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals with problematic pasts are not slipping through the cracks into sensitive government positions. This directly addresses public concerns about officer conduct and the integrity of law enforcement.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to greater transparency in the hiring process, potentially fewer instances of misconduct by federal agents, and more confidence that those protecting our borders and enforcing immigration laws are well-trained and trustworthy. If it doesn't pass, the current hiring and training review processes would continue, potentially leaving existing gaps unaddressed and public questions about accountability unanswered.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Department of Homeland Security's Under Secretary for Management must audit hiring records for recent ICE and CBP employees.
This ensures that all hiring requirements, including background checks, meet federal standards, promoting thorough vetting.
PROVISION 02
New ICE and CBP employees hired since January 20, 2025, will have their records checked against state and local police and employment misconduct files.
This helps determine if relevant past misconduct information was considered during the hiring process, improving candidate evaluation.
PROVISION 03
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers must certify within 180 days that all current ICE and CBP agents and officers have completed their required job training.
This confirms that all personnel performing critical law enforcement duties are adequately prepared and have met professional standards.
PROVISION 04
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct a study and report to Congress on the findings of the hiring audit, the use of state misconduct files, and training pass/fail rates.
This provides independent oversight and transparency to Congress and the public regarding the hiring and training practices of these agencies.
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Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3996
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2026
Last actionMar 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2026
Senate BillS 3996Immigration
DHS Hiring Review Act
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2026
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