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ICE Reform: Separating Investigations and Renaming Immigration Agency

This act restructures immigration agencies by separating the investigative unit from the immigration compliance unit. The goal is to enhance transparency and efficiency, potentially affecting how national security and immigration cases are handled. Citizens might experience changes in interactions with immigration agencies and in data protection.
Key points
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) will be separated from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and become an independent entity within the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be renamed U.S. Immigration Compliance Enforcement, emphasizing its role in enforcing immigration rules.
New investigative guidelines for HSI will be developed within two years, focusing on data protection and surveillance technology oversight.
All existing legal documents, proceedings, and agreements remain valid, ensuring continuity of agency operations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_673
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]
Process start date: 2025-01-23