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To transfer Homeland Security Investigations from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, redesignate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as U.S. Immigration Compliance Enforcement, and for other purposes.
1/24/2025, 9:21 AM
Summary of Bill HR 673
Bill 119 hr 673, also known as the "Homeland Security Investigations Transfer Act," aims to transfer the responsibilities of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to a new agency called U.S. Immigration Compliance Enforcement. This bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration enforcement.
The main goal of this legislation is to separate the investigative functions of HSI from the enforcement functions of ICE, in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of both agencies. By creating a new agency specifically focused on immigration compliance, supporters of the bill believe that it will lead to better enforcement of immigration laws and more targeted investigations into criminal activities related to immigration.
Critics of the bill argue that this restructuring may lead to confusion and inefficiencies within the Department of Homeland Security, as well as potential disruptions to ongoing investigations and operations. They also raise concerns about the potential impact on immigrant communities and the overall enforcement of immigration laws. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 hr 673 would result in significant changes to the structure and operations of ICE and HSI, with the ultimate goal of improving immigration enforcement and compliance efforts in the United States.
The main goal of this legislation is to separate the investigative functions of HSI from the enforcement functions of ICE, in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of both agencies. By creating a new agency specifically focused on immigration compliance, supporters of the bill believe that it will lead to better enforcement of immigration laws and more targeted investigations into criminal activities related to immigration.
Critics of the bill argue that this restructuring may lead to confusion and inefficiencies within the Department of Homeland Security, as well as potential disruptions to ongoing investigations and operations. They also raise concerns about the potential impact on immigrant communities and the overall enforcement of immigration laws. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 hr 673 would result in significant changes to the structure and operations of ICE and HSI, with the ultimate goal of improving immigration enforcement and compliance efforts in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 673
ICE Security Reform Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to operate Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) as a separate entity within DHS. The functions of HSI remain the same. HSI is a law enforcement agency that currently operates under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
In addition, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is redesignated as U.S. Immigration Compliance Enforcement.
Current Status of Bill HR 673
Bill HR 673 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 673 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025.  Bill HR 673's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 673
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 673
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 673
To transfer Homeland Security Investigations from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, redesignate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as U.S. Immigration Compliance Enforcement, and for other purposes.
To transfer Homeland Security Investigations from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, redesignate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as U.S. Immigration Compliance Enforcement, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 673
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