To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7392

119th Congress

To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Lizzie Fletcher

D - TX

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

HR 7392 would immediately stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from hiring any new employees. Introduced by Rep. Lizzie Fletcher of Texas, this bill aims to freeze the agency's workforce at its current size, potentially limiting ICE's ability to expand its immigration enforcement operations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Introduced2/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

HR 7392 would immediately stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from hiring any new employees. Introduced by Rep. Lizzie Fletcher of Texas, this bill aims to freeze the agency's workforce at its current size, potentially limiting ICE's ability to expa

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HR 7392 would immediately stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from hiring any new employees. Introduced by Rep. Lizzie Fletcher of Texas, this bill aims to freeze the agency's workforce at its current size, potentially limiting ICE's ability to expand its immigration enforcement operations.

Bill Number: 7392
Introduced: 2/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Fact Sheet

Title: To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7392
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced: 2/5/2026
Summary: HR 7392 would immediately stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from hiring any new employees. Introduced by Rep. Lizzie Fletcher of Texas, this bill aims to freeze the agency's workforce at its current size, potentially limiting ICE's ability to expand its immigration enforcement operation

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7392 would immediately stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from hiring any new employees. Introduced by Rep. Lizzie Fletcher of Texas, this bill aims to freeze the agency's workforce at its current size, potentially limiting ICE's ability to expand its immigration enforcement operations.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Imposes a complete hiring freeze on all ICE positions, preventing the agency from bringing on new agents, officers, or staff
Would limit ICE's capacity to expand enforcement activities, including workplace raids, detention operations, and deportations
Could affect wait times for immigration cases and processing, as the agency would be unable to add staff to meet workload demands
Represents a congressional check on executive branch immigration enforcement priorities and agency growth

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect immigrant communities by potentially limiting ICE's ability to expand enforcement actions, while also impacting the agency's operational capacity to handle its existing caseload. ICE employees and leadership would face constraints on workforce planning and resource allocation. The broader immigration system could experience delays in processing and case resolution if current staffing levels prove insufficient to meet demand.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7392, 119th Congress (2026). "To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7392

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