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HR 5603
Recent Bills/HR 5603

Emergency Responder Protection Act

IntroducedSeptember 26, 2025
Introduced11 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill limits immigration officers from carrying out enforcement actions within 1000 feet of emergency response or disaster relief sites except in urgent situations. It sets rules for those exceptions, requires officer training, and mandates detailed reporting.

Who this affects
DHS agencies · immigration officers · emergency response individuals · oversight offices
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Bars immigration enforcement actions within 1000 feet of protected emergency response locations unless there is an urgent threat such as risk of harm
  2. 2Defines urgent or exigent circumstances and creates exceptions for medical transport from borders and preapproved terrorist or security threat arrests
  3. 3Requires officers to act discreetly, limit time on site, focus only on approved targets, and seek supervisor confirmation if unsure
  4. 4Prohibits evidence from enforcement actions that violate these rules from being used in removal proceedings and allows affected individuals to file to end their cases
  5. 5Requires annual training for supervisors at ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) on these requirements
  6. 6Directs the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) to report detailed information on each enforcement action at emergency sites to oversight offices within 30 days
  7. 7Mandates annual reports by ICE and CBP to Congress on covered enforcement actions and by the DHS Inspector General on related complaints
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IntroducedCurrentSep 26, 2025

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