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BillHR 7392 · 119

To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Feb 5, 2026
Cosponsors
23
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 6, 2026

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.

Sponsored By

Lizzie Fletcher
Democrat · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 5, 2026
  2. Feb 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    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

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
24backers
  • Democratic24
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (23)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on Oversight
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 6, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.