What does Preamble of TRUST Act do?

This bill aims to strengthen hiring and screening standards for immigration enforcement officers. The bill also seeks to strengthen uniform, identification, and professional conduct standards for these officers.

What does SHORT TITLES. of TRUST Act do?

This Act is formally titled the "Training, Responsibility, Uniforms, and Standards for Transparency Act" or the "TRUST Act".

What does STRENGTHENED HIRING AND SCREENING STANDARDS FOR IMMIGRATION of TRUST Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish strengthened hiring and screening standards for new immigration enforcement officers and agents. Applicants must be at least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 at the start of basic training. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Comprehensive background investigations are required, including criminal history checks, reviews of prior service records, and screening for domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent conduct. Applicants will be screened for affiliations with terrorist, extremist, or hate-based organizations. Reviews of social media and online activity will be conducted to assess bias, extremism, and discriminatory conduct. Psychological suitability assessments are required to ensure fitness for duty.

What does DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNIFORM AND IDENTIFICATION of TRUST Act do?

This section establishes uniform and identification regulations for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement personnel. DHS law enforcement personnel are required to possess and maintain serviceable uniforms and equipment. Uniforms must be kept neat, clean, and professionally pressed, and worn only as specified for their rank and assignment. Personnel are prohibited from loaning uniform portions, reproducing or duplicating uniforms, badges, insignia, or markings. Supervisors are required to conduct periodic inspections to ensure conformance with uniform specifications. Civilian attire cannot be combined with DHS uniforms, and uniforms may only be worn during specific circumstances (duty, transit, court appearances, official events). Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel may not purchase or consume alcoholic beverages while wearing any part of their uniform.

What does DEPARTMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. of TRUST Act do?

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is required to issue official identification cards to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers, agents, and specialists. These personnel must carry the identification card while on duty or when carrying a concealed firearm under federal authority. DHS officers and agents generally must display their identification and badge upon request in a courteous manner. When conducting immigration enforcement functions, officers and agents must visibly display their last name, a unique identifier, the name of their agency, and their face. Exceptions to the visibility requirement exist for undercover assignments, specialized tactical assignments, hazardous environments, weather-related face coverings, or approved medical conditions. An 'undercover assignment' is specifically defined as an authorized investigative operation involving a covert identity to gather evidence of felony violations, where revealing the agent's identity would pose a threat. Even during undercover assignments, agents involved in physical arrests must be clearly identifiable.

What does BADGE AND DISTINCTIVE IDENTIFICATION. of TRUST Act do?

This section mandates the issuance of badges of authority to specified Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers and agents. The badges must display the DHS seal, the officer's directorate title, and their position designation, along with a serial number and visible identification number. DHS officers and agents are required to wear full distinctive uniforms and display their official badges while on duty, unless specifically authorized to operate in plain clothes. The issuance of badges, uniforms, insignia, or identification is restricted to duly authorized DHS officers and employees. Individuals who falsely wear or duplicate DHS badges, uniforms, or equipment with the intent to impersonate a federal immigration officer face federal criminal penalties.

What does BODY-WORN CAMERAS. of TRUST Act do?

This section mandates that immigration enforcement officers and agents be equipped with body-worn cameras. Cameras must be worn to maximize video capture of activities. Activation is generally required during calls for enforcement, entry onto premises, and interactions with the public. Exceptions to activation include travel to a call and undercover assignments. Officers must notify subjects they are being recorded. Officers may deactivate cameras during unrelated assignments, breaks, or administrative discussions, and may offer deactivation before entering a private residence or interacting with a victim/source. Failure to activate or tampering with footage can lead to permissive inferences of misconduct, rebuttable presumptions of inadmissibility, and evidentiary presumptions in favor of defendants/plaintiffs. Disciplinary action, including termination, may be imposed for intentional failure to activate or tampering with cameras. Officers may not review footage related to use of force or misconduct complaints before completing initial reports. Recordings must be retained for at least six months (standard footage) or three years (footage involving use of force or complaints). The Department of Homeland Security must release recordings of alleged misconduct or incidents resulting in death/serious injury to the public within specific timeframes, subject to privacy protections. Footage must be stored in an isolated system during retention and access is limited to accountability review or legal proceedings.

What does SPECIALIZED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. of TRUST Act do?

This section mandates specialized training for all immigration enforcement officers and agents, supplementing their basic training. The training must occur before officers conduct enforcement operations. Specific training areas include identity verification to prevent wrongful detention of citizens and lawful residents. Officers are required to learn deescalation techniques and safe civilian engagement practices. Training must cover language access and interpretation procedures for those with limited English proficiency. Officers must be trained to recognize medical distress, disabilities, and mental health conditions. The training includes constitutional protections and civil rights laws relevant to immigration enforcement. Officers must receive training on preventing discriminatory enforcement practices, including profiling.

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TRUST Act

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Michael Bennet (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

The TRUST Act establishes stricter hiring and screening standards for immigration enforcement officers, including age, education, background checks, and assessments for bias and extremism.
Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel are required to adhere to specific uniform and identification regulations, including regular inspections and restrictions on uniform use.
The bill mandates that ICE and CBP officers and agents carry official identification cards and visibly display their credentials when conducting immigration enforcement functions, with limited exceptions.
Immigration enforcement officers and agents must be equipped with body-worn cameras, with required activation during interactions and specific penalties for failure to comply.
All immigration enforcement officers and agents are required to undergo specialized training focused on identity verification, de-escalation techniques, civil rights, and preventing discriminatory practices.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 9068(In Committee)Official page

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