IEIS Act

The Immigration Enforcement Identification Safety Act of 2025 (IEIS Act) would modify how immigration enforcement officers under the Department of Homeland Security behave in the field and how they manage privacy-related costs. It creates a new identification requirement for “covered immigration officers” during direct, public-facing enforcement actions, requiring visible display of the officer’s last name, a unique identifier, the employing agency, and the officer’s face. The Act also defines “privacy-enhancing services” to cover tools and methods that reduce or suppress personal information exposure, and it authorizes agencies to reimburse covered employees up to 100% of the costs for these privacy services starting in fiscal year 2026. In short, the bill aims to increase officer visibility and accountability during enforcement while providing funding to mitigate privacy risks associated with data processing. The bill defines who counts as a “covered immigration officer,” clarifies what counts as an “immigration enforcement function,” and lays out specific exceptions to the identification display rule (e.g., undercover work, planned high-risk tactical operations, or when a face covering is required by other regulations). It also preserves certain protections for press and public information and allows voluntary public sharing by the officer or employer. Overall, it seeks to balance enforcement transparency with privacy safeguards and officer safety considerations.