H.R. 3172 requires U.S. immigration officers to wear large, clearly visible identification badges during enforcement operations. Specifically, the bill mandates that officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other deputized immigration enforcement officials display agency identification badges at least 12 inches by 6 inches in size on their uniforms that cannot be covered by protective gear or accessories. This requirement applies whenever officers conduct immigration enforcement actions, including patrols, raids, arrests, or warrant service. The bill has no specified funding or timeline beyond the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security implement these uniform standards. The legislation affects federal immigration enforcement personnel and is intended to increase transparency and accountability during immigration enforcement operations.
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