February 5, 2026
Mrs. Fletcher (for herself, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Escobar, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. Jacobs, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, and Mrs. Torres of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security
To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Hiring freeze for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning on the date of the enactment of this section, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to—
(1)
appoint any individual to a position within United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or
(2)
detail or transfer any Federal employee to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
(b) Application
Subsection (a) shall cease to apply on the date following the date of the enactment of this section that Congress enacts into law a provision that provides, by specific reference to subsection (a) of this section, that such subsection is superseded, overridden, or otherwise modified.