hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Ends all federal funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Sponsored by Rep. Ansari and many co-sponsors; referred to House Judiciary.
Introduced in the House, awaiting committee review.
This bill, titled the "Drain ICE Act of 2026," would remove all current and future funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It achieves this by repealing specific sections of a previous law and rescinding any remaining money that had been appropriated for ICE. The bill was introduced by Representative Ansari and over 30 co-sponsors on February 4, 2026, and is currently awaiting review by the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2026, by Representative Ansari. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for initial consideration and review. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass through this committee, be voted on and approved by the full House, then pass the Senate, and finally be signed by the President.
If this bill becomes law, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency would lose all federal funding, effectively ending its ability to operate. This would mean that federal immigration enforcement, including arrests, detention, and deportations, would stop. Facilities currently used for immigration detention would likely be closed or repurposed, and the overall approach to border management and immigration law enforcement in the U.S. would undergo a significant and fundamental change.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue ICE violates human rights, detains citizens, and wastes resources on ineffective policies.
Critics Say
Critics would likely argue defunding ICE compromises national security, border control, and immigration law enforcement.
The bill's "Findings" section outlines the arguments of its supporters, citing concerns over inhumane conditions in detention facilities, unlawful detentions of U.S. citizens, increased detention of individuals with no criminal record, and the redirection of Department of Homeland Security resources from other critical missions. They also point to public disapproval of past immigration policies. Opponents would likely contend that ICE plays a vital role in national security and maintaining an orderly immigration system, and that removing its funding would create chaos at the border and within the country's interior.