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In House Committee·Last action 316 days ago

HR4456 Stops ICE from Detaining U.S. Citizens

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Officially: Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act

HR4456 bans ICE from using federal funds to detain or transport U.S. citizens in civil immigration cases. Affects U.S. citizens by protecting them from wrongful detention.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR4456. Modern Action explains Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in House Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Federal funds restriction: Bans ICE from using federal funds to detain or transport U.S. citizens in civil immigration cases.
Clarification of ICE authority: Reinforces that ICE cannot detain or deport U.S. citizens under civil immigration enforcement.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

Enter your ZIP to see how your senators and member of Congress have voted, sponsored, or spoken on this bill.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Protects Citizens' Rights: Supporters argue that the bill safeguards U.S. citizens from wrongful detention and deportation, reinforcing their constitutional rights.
Encourages Better Verification: By restricting funds, the bill pressures ICE to improve its processes for verifying citizenship, reducing errors.
Reduces Family Trauma: Preventing wrongful detention helps avoid splitting families and causing emotional harm.

✕Arguments against

Operational Challenges: Critics worry that the bill could hinder ICE's ability to manage situations during operations if citizens interfere.
Confusion Over Authority: There might be confusion between ICE's civil and criminal roles, complicating enforcement.
False Claims Risk: Opponents argue that noncitizens might falsely claim citizenship to avoid detention, complicating enforcement.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (7/16/2025)

JUL 16

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on HR4456

How do I support or oppose HR4456, Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your House representative when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on HR4456: Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act

This page is for understanding Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (committee), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR4456, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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