Recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their work in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal aliens.

119th Congress Introduced by Andy Barr and 3 co-sponsors

The bill expresses strong support for ICE personnel, urges cross-jurisdictional cooperation to protect officers, and condemns violence against law enforcement.

Submitted in House

Purpose and intent

The resolution expresses congressional support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and acknowledges the agency’s efforts to protect U.S. communities from violent criminals and illegal cross-border activity.

It emphasizes solidarity with ICE personnel amid threats and hostility directed at federal law enforcement.

It condemns political violence against law enforcement and requests broader cooperation between state/local law enforcement and federal partners in addressing threats against officers.

It highlights ICE’s expanded responsibilities during a partial DHS shutdown, including roles at airports.

Key provisions

As a House of Representatives resolution, the bill primarily expresses sentiment and calls to action rather than creating new law or funding. The main components are:
1. Reaffirmation of support for ICE agents and staff performing their duties under threat.
2. A call for state and local law enforcement to stand with federal partners in investigating threats against federal officers.
3. Condemnation of political violence directed at officers carrying out sworn duties.
4. Acknowledgment of ICE’s expanded role at airports during the partial government shutdown and appreciation for their work in that context.

Who/What is affected

ICE personnel (agents and staff) are the focus of the resolution’s recognition and protection emphasis.

State and local law enforcement agencies are invoked as partners in safeguarding federal officers and investigating threats.

The broader DHS community, including airport security operations (reference to ICE’s involvement during the shutdown), is acknowledged.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced in the U.S. House on April 14, 2026.

Referred to multiple committees for consideration: Judiciary; Homeland Security; Ways and Means. The referral indicates potential consideration of provisions within the jurisdiction of those committees, though the text provided is a resolution rather than a bill proposing new statutory changes.

No explicit funding, regulatory changes, or enforceable timelines are contained in the text provided. As a resolution, it primarily serves to express sympathy, appreciation, and recommendations rather than to legislate new policy.

notable details

The sponsors are Rep. Wesley Hunt (co-sponsor), Rep. Buddy Carter (co-sponsor), and Rep. Andy Barr (co-sponsor).

The resolution notes a substantial increase in death threats against ICE personnel (described as 8,000 percent), highlighting concerns about safety and political rhetoric targeting law enforcement.

The document mentions some State/local data-sharing barriers with federal law enforcement as context for continued federal-state cooperation.

Bottom line

H.R. 1168 is a non-binding resolution that honors and supports ICE personnel, urges cross-jurisdictional cooperation to address threats against federal officers, condemns violence toward law enforcement, and acknowledges ICE’s expanded duties during a DHS shutdown. It does not create new law or funding but signals congressional intent to bolster morale and public regard for ICE and its mission.

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