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119-hr-7395119th Congress

NO ICE ADs Act

Sponsored By: Representative Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

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Summary

A ban on Department of Homeland Security spending for ICE television advertising would block federal funds for any TV ads that promote U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, recruit ICE personnel, or boost ICE's public image.

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  • ICE and its programs: Lose access to TV advertising for promotion, recruitment, and image campaigns. This removes one formal channel for outreach and branding.
  • Department of Homeland Security operations: May not obligate or spend funds to produce, purchase, distribute, or broadcast ICE-related television ads, and the text includes no exemptions or alternative funding paths.
  • TV and advertising firms: Would no longer be eligible for federal contracts to create or air TV advertisements specifically for ICE.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Ban on DHS TV ads for ICE

This bill would bar the Secretary of Homeland Security from using funds to produce, purchase, distribute, or broadcast television advertisements for ICE. The ban would cover ads that promote ICE, recruit personnel, or improve ICE's public image. The restriction would apply to the Department of Homeland Security and ICE and would take effect upon enactment. The bill does not list dollar amounts, exceptions, enforcement penalties, or a sunset date.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

MO • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2026

  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2026

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2026

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

Roll Call Votes

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