House Democrats' Bill Would Freeze All ICE Hiring, Block New Staff Funding
This bill is sitting in the House Committee on Homeland Security where it has been since February 4, 2026. No action has taken place on this proposal for five months. It is not moving forward at this time because the committee must review it before it can go any further.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
This bill would freeze all hiring at ICE, meaning current employees would face increasing workloads as colleagues retire or leave without being replaced. The freeze also blocks transfers or details into ICE, limiting career mobility for federal workers who might want to move into the agency. Over time, remaining staff could face burnout and reduced morale as the workforce shrinks through attrition.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.