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VISIBLE Act

7/31/2025, 12:20 PM

Summary of Bill S 2212

This bill, numbered S. 2212 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The proposed amendment would mandate that all immigration enforcement officers must visibly display identification during public-facing immigration enforcement actions. The primary goal of this bill is to enhance transparency and accountability within immigration enforcement activities.

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Current Status of Bill S 2212

Bill S 2212 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 8, 2025. Bill S 2212 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 8, 2025.  Bill S 2212's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4258-4259) as of July 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2212

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2212

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2212

A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require all immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public-facing immigration enforcement actions and to promote transparency and accountability.
A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require all immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public-facing immigration enforcement actions and to promote transparency and accountability.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2212

Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
CaliforniaDemocrat
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
MarylandDemocrat
Elissa Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin
MichiganDemocrat
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
MinnesotaDemocrat

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