CLEAR ID Act

Summary

Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds for civil immigration enforcement unless every covered immigration officer visibly and verbally identifies themselves (badge, agency identification, uniform), does not wear a mask that hides their identity (with narrow medical or approved undercover exceptions), and uses only clearly marked agency vehicles for operations. It sets criteria the Secretary must consider before approving undercover operations and defines who counts as a covered immigration officer. The rule targets DHS personnel and any federal, state, or local personnel authorized by DHS to perform civil immigration enforcement; it aims to reduce impersonation risks and restore public trust while creating operational limits and approval requirements for undercover work and medical exceptions.

• DHS cannot use federal funds for civil immigration enforcement unless officers visibly and verbally identify themselves and use marked agency vehicles.
• Officers are prohibited from wearing identity‑hiding masks during covered operations, with exceptions for medical need and authorized undercover work.
• Applies to CBP, ICE, and any federal, state, or local personnel authorized by the Secretary to perform civil immigration enforcement.
• Undercover operations must be approved using a set of five non‑exhaustive risk and appropriateness criteria.
• The provision restricts funding use rather than changing substantive immigration law.
• Affects how DHS plans and conducts field enforcement operations and partnerships with state/local entities.
• Aims to reduce impersonation, increase public trust, and improve clarity for civilians interacting with officers.
• Includes congressional findings documenting impersonation incidents but creates operational rules and funding limitations rather than new criminal penalties.