S.Amdt. 4269

SA 4269. Mr. BENNET submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by
him to the bill H.R. 7148, making further consolidated appropriations
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes;
which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

On page 1176, after line 17, add the following:
Sec. 239. (a)(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
enhance the performance, professionalism, and integrity of
immigration enforcement officers and agents by establishing
strengthened hiring and screening standards for all newly
hired officers and agents.
(2) The standards required under paragraph (1) shall, at a
minimum, require that each applicant--
(A) be at least 20 years of age at the time of application
and at least 21 years of age at the start of the next
scheduled basic training academy;
(B) possess a high school diploma or equivalent credential
at the time of application;
(C) possess authorization to live and work in the United
States, as demonstrated by documentation sufficient to
satisfy employment eligibility verification requirements
under Federal law;
(D) possess not fewer than 5 years of prior law enforcement
experience with a Federal, State, local, Tribal, or
territorial law enforcement agency;
(E) hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
of higher education; and
(F) undergo comprehensive background investigations that
include--
(i) criminal history checks;
(ii) reviews of prior law enforcement or military service,
including disciplinary records and sustained complaints;
(iii) screening for any history of domestic violence,
sexual assault, or other violent conduct;
(iv) drug use screening consistent with Federal law;
(v) reviews for affiliations with terrorist organizations,
violent extremist groups, or hate-based organizations;
(vi) reviews of publicly available social media and online
activity for evidence of bias, extremism, discriminatory
conduct, or advocacy of violence; and
(vii) psychological suitability assessments to ensure
fitness for duty, sound judgment, and the ability to safely
interact with the public.
(b)(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish
and enforce appearance standards applicable to immigration
enforcement officers and agents.
(2) The standards required under paragraph (1) shall
prohibit--
(A) any body markings that are vulgar, obscene, sexually
explicit, gang-related, prejudicial, or otherwise reasonably
likely to bring discredit upon the Department of Homeland
Security or the law enforcement profession;
(B) body markings located on or above the collarbone; and
(C) body markings located on or below the wrist bone,
except that an officer or agent may display one band-style
marking on one finger, not exceeding 8 millimeters in width.
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