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HR 3498 116th Congress House Immigration Border security and unlawful immigration Department of Homeland Security Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Law enforcement administration and funding Law enforcement officers

Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019

Introduced: June 26, 2019 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019
Introduced in House
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Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019

This bill bars immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing, accessories, or other items bearing the word police while performing duties under the immigration laws.

What's happening now July 30, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3498: Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3498/
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"H.R. 3498: Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3498/.
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H.R. 3498, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3498/.
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