H.R.4226

ICE Act Initiating Criminal Enforcement Act

Introduced·6/27/25

Federal HB4226 introduces a criminal penalty for knowingly impeding immigration enforcement officers.

Federal HB4226, the Initiating Criminal Enforcement Act or ICE Act, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add a criminal penalty for knowingly impeding or interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws. This includes actions such as destroying or damaging federal property used for enforcement. Offenders face fines, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.

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History

Jun 27, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jun 27, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.