HR 5603119th CongressIn Committee

Emergency Responder Protection Act

Introduced: Sep 26, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-Washington)

Civil Rights & JusticeImmigration

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill would restrict the activities of immigration enforcement officers at designated "protected emergency response locations." The legislation aims to prevent immigration enforcement actions at sites where emergency services are being provided or where people are seeking emergency assistance. The bill's purpose is to ensure that individuals, regardless of immigration status, can access emergency services without fear of immigration enforcement, thereby protecting public health and safety. This could have significant implications for how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other immigration officers conduct operations near hospitals, disaster sites, emergency shelters, and similar locations.

Key Points

1Establishes "protected emergency response locations" as areas where immigration enforcement activities would be restricted or prohibited
2Limits the authority of immigration officers to conduct arrests, interrogations, searches, or surveillance at these protected sites
3Likely covers locations such as hospitals, emergency shelters, disaster relief sites, and areas where emergency services are actively being provided
4May include exceptions for specific circumstances, such as national security threats or when individuals pose an immediate danger
5Aims to encourage all community members to seek emergency assistance without fear of immigration consequences

Impact Areas

Immigrant Communities: Would provide greater assurance that seeking emergency medical care or disaster assistance will not result in immigration enforcement actionsEmergency Service Providers: Hospitals, fire departments, and emergency responders could serve all community members more effectively without immigration enforcement concernsPublic Health and Safety: Could improve overall community health outcomes by removing barriers to emergency care and encouraging reporting of emergenciesImmigration Enforcement Agencies: Would require ICE and other agencies to modify operational procedures and potentially limit enforcement opportunities at certain locations

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