VISIBLE Act

This bill would require immigration officers to wear clear, visible identification during any public‑facing enforcement actions. It aims to improve transparency and trust by making sure people can see which agency an officer works for and the officer’s name or badge number. The rule covers actions like patrols, stops, arrests, searches, interviews about immigration status, raids, checkpoints, or serving warrants, and does not apply to truly covert, non‑public operations. The agency name must be readable from at least 25 feet, and the name or badge number must be easy to read during direct contact. The ID must be on the outermost clothing and not hidden by gear. Face coverings like masks or balaclavas cannot block the ID or hide the face unless needed for a covert operation or hazardous conditions .

The Department of Homeland Security would discipline officers who do not follow these rules and provide a yearly report counting public enforcement actions, listing noncompliance, and describing any corrective steps taken. The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties would take public complaints about violations, recommend fixes, and include findings in its annual public report, coordinating with the Inspector General when appropriate.

• Who is affected: Officers from CBP, ICE, and any local or other officers deputized to perform immigration enforcement under federal agreements, including 287(g) programs.
• What changes: Visible ID standards (agency name readable at 25 feet; name or badge number readable during contact), limits on face coverings that block ID or hide faces, and a public complaint and accountability process .
• When: DHS must submit an annual report starting one year after the law takes effect; the complaint and oversight roles begin under the same timeline.