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HR 7233

QR Act

119th Congress Introduced by Darren Soto and 2 co-sponsors

ICE and CBP officers would wear scannable QR codes linking to a DHS page with officer identity, status, and a public complaint mechanism.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Bill Summary · HR 7233

Quick Summary

  • Bill: H.R. 7233 (QR Act) | 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Introduced: January 22, 2026 by Reps. Torres, Soto, and Thanedar
  • Purpose: Require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers engaged in law enforcement or immigration enforcement activities to wear a clearly visible, scannable QR code on their uniforms. The QR code links to an official DHS page with officer identification and related information.

Objective and Rationale

  • Improve identification, accountability, and transparency of federal immigration enforcement officers during field activities.
  • Provide a standardized, scannable means for the public to verify officer identity and status and to submit complaints regarding officer conduct.

Key Provisions

  • Identification and Verification Requirement (Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, amended)
    • Timeline: Enactment triggers the requirement no later than 180 days after enactment.
    • Scope: Applies to ICE and CBP officers and employees who are engaged in law enforcement or immigration enforcement activities.
    • QR Code on Uniform:
    • Must be clearly visible and unobscured.
    • When scanned, must link to an official publicly available DHS website.
    • DHS Website Content (upon scanning):
    • Full name of the officer/employee.
    • Badge number.
    • Agency and operational unit or office.
    • Active status of the officer/employee, including a timestamp verification.
    • May display a photograph of the officer/employee.
    • May not display home address, phone number, or other personal contact information.
    • Must include a secure mechanism for submitting complaints regarding the officer’s conduct.
    • Must provide aggregated, non-personally identifiable data on the number of complaints received for each officer.
    • Rule of Construction: Nothing in this subsection supersedes or replaces other federal, state, or local laws or policies that promote transparency, accessibility, or accountability in law enforcement.

Who is Affected

  • Primary: ICE and CBP officers and employees who are engaged in enforcement activities.
  • Administrative/Policy Impact: DHS and its offices will be responsible for implementing the QR system, maintaining the linked public website, and handling complaint mechanisms.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: January 22, 2026
  • Referral: Committee on the Judiciary and Committee on Homeland Security
  • Timeline: Requirement to implement QR codes within 180 days of enactment
  • Oversight: Provisions imply ongoing accessibility of the public-facing information and complaint data, subject to applicable privacy and security considerations.

Potential Impacts

  • Public Transparency: Easier public verification of officer identity and status, potentially increasing trust and accountability.
  • Accountability Mechanisms: Built-in complaint submission and public aggregation of complaint data for each officer.
  • Privacy Considerations: Personal contact details are restricted; however, the collection and public display of identification data could raise privacy or safety concerns that may be addressed in implementing regulations.
  • Operational Effects: Agencies would incur costs and logistical considerations to produce, attach, and maintain QR identifiers on uniforms and to host and maintain the linked DHS webpage with up-to-date information.

Notes

  • The bill is relatively narrow in scope, focusing on identification and accountability tools for enforcement personnel.
  • It does not propose changes to enforcement powers, procedures, or penalties beyond the identification and complaint mechanisms.
  • As drafted, the bill would amend Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and create a publicly accessible verification framework.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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