Contact Congress about H.R. 4004: No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025

ICE agents doing enforcement in the United States would usually have to show their faces and wear clear name and agency labels. They could cover up only for urgent safety threats or required protective gear. DHS would have to review violations, take complaints, and report to Congress each year.

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No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 4004: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who come into contact with ICE during enforcement actions, because they would be more likely to see an agent’s face, name, and agency. It also directly affects ICE employees, officers, and contractors who act as agents, since they would have to follow these identification rules and could face discipline for breaking them. Supervisors and the Department of Homeland Security would also have new review, complaint, and reporting duties.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change what people see during ICE enforcement actions in their neighborhoods, homes, and workplaces. People affected by those operations would be more likely to know who the agents are and that they work for ICE. At the same time, the bill could change how ICE plans risky operations because face coverings would be allowed only in narrow situations. Its real impact on safety, enforcement, and public trust would depend on how the Department of Homeland Security writes and applies the rules.

Key provisions in H.R. 4004

• This rule covers any ICE worker, officer, or contractor acting for ICE during immigration enforcement inside the United States.
• During these operations, agents could not hide their faces and would have to wear clothing that plainly shows their name and that they work for ICE.
• The bill uses a broad meaning of face covering. It includes masks, clothing, helmets, and other gear that hides or blocks a person’s face, such as balaclavas and tactical masks.
• Agents could make an exception during an immediate threat to life or serious bodily harm, or when safety or medical rules require protective gear.
• A supervisor would have to review and document every exception within 48 hours. If the exception was not proper, the supervisor must start a disciplinary review.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 4004

What is H.R. 4004?

ICE agents doing enforcement in the United States would usually have to show their faces and wear clear name and agency labels. They could cover up only for urgent safety threats or required protective gear. DHS would have to review violations, take complaints, and report to Congress each year.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 4004?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 4004?

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