COOL IT Act
New Training Requirements for Immigration Officers
The COOL IT Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for committee review to move forward. It does not have a companion bill in the Senate.
Legislative Progress
This bill was introduced by a member of the minority party and deals with the sensitive topic of immigration, which often leads to gridlock in Congress.
Key Points
- Rep. Sykes introduced a bill called the COOL IT Act that would change how immigration officers are trained. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a new program where officers practice real-life situations they might face on the job.
- The training would focus on important skills like de-escalating tense situations, using force only when necessary, and managing stress. It also aims to help officers build better relationships with the communities where they work while keeping themselves safe.
- All immigration officers, including state and local police who help with federal immigration work, would have to finish this training every year. They would also need to pass a certification process to show they have learned the material.
- The bill sets a new rule that any officer must complete at least 67 days of training before they are allowed to start enforcing immigration laws. This ensures that everyone working in the field has a basic level of preparation before they begin their duties.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
COOL IT Act
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