February 5, 2026
Mr. Bell (for himself, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. Cleaver, and Mr. Carson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To prohibit the obligation or expenditure by the Department of Homeland Security of funds for television advertisements promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the NO ICE ADs Act
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on certain DHS activities relating to ICE
The Secretary of Homeland Security may not obligate or expend any funds to produce, purchase, distribute, or broadcast television advertisements that are intended to—
(1)
promote U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) or any ICE program or office;
(2)
recruit personnel for ICE; or
(3)
enhance public perception, branding, or image of ICE.