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Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 638

Federal Personnel: Returning Agents to Counterterrorism Missions

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the law enforcement agents and other personnel of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, who have been temporarily engaging in civil immigration enforcement operations, should be returned to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran.

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Key Points

  • Sen. Gallego introduced a resolution calling for federal agents to be moved back to their original jobs in counterterrorism and cybersecurity. This request comes as the U.S. faces higher security risks due to active military conflict with Iran.
  • The resolution states that Trump moved thousands of specialists—including 25% of all FBI agents—away from their security missions to help with civil immigration enforcement. It argues these agents are needed to protect the country from foreign threats like terrorism and cyberattacks.
  • The proposal highlights concerns that moving experts away from monitoring Iranian threats and protecting computer networks makes the country more vulnerable. It specifically mentions that units tasked with stopping terrorist attacks and protecting critical infrastructure have been cut or reassigned.
  • If passed, the resolution would express the Senate's official opinion that any personnel reassigned to immigration duties since January 2025 should be returned to their primary security roles while the conflict with Iran continues.

Milestones

2 milestones3 actions
Mar 11, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Mar 11, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Mar 11, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1015)

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the law enforcement agents and other personnel of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, who have been temporarily engaging in civil immigration enforcement operations, should be returned to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran.

Bill NumberSRES 638
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1015)

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