To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Freezes hiring at United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, stopping the agency from adding new employees. This change applies to the agency's workforce across the country.
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- Feb 5, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and applicants, as it stops the agency from hiring new staff. It also impacts the agency's operations and workload, potentially changing how it carries out its duties.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic24
Documents
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Cosponsors (23)
- Yvette D. ClarkeDemocrat · NY
- Danny K. DavisDemocrat · IL
- Veronica EscobarDemocrat · TX
- Valerie P. FousheeDemocrat · NC
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- John GaramendiDemocrat · CA
- Daniel S. GoldmanDemocrat · NY
- Sara JacobsDemocrat · CA
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.Democrat · GA
- Robin L. KellyDemocrat · IL
- Norma J. TorresDemocrat · CA
- Darren SotoDemocrat · FL
- Greg CasarDemocrat · TX
- Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · PA
- Lois FrankelDemocrat · FL
- Timothy M. KennedyDemocrat · NY
- Greg LandsmanDemocrat · OH
- Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · TX
- Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · IL
- Lori TrahanDemocrat · MA
- Seth MoultonDemocrat · MA
- Marc A. VeaseyDemocrat · TX
- Madeleine DeanDemocrat · PA
- Al GreenDemocrat · TX
Bill Details
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