Block funding for expanded ICE surveillance tools and staffing until ICE fully discloses how it uses databases and facial recognition, who it targets, how long it keeps data, and whether it complies with constitutional protections and local laws.

The Stop ICE Intimidation Act blocks funding for expanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surveillance tools and staffing until the agency fully discloses how it uses databases and facial recognition, who it targets, how long it keeps data, and whether it complies with constitutional protections and local laws.

Pingree backs legislation to withhold ICE surveillance funding until the agency provides full transparency and compliance disclosures.

Pingree Unveils Bill to Protect Peaceful Observers and Bystanders from ICE Surveillance, Intimidation | U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree
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The office currently maintains an "Immigration Rights and Interacting with ICE" guide and ICE privacy release form for First District residents, with instructions to contact the office about ICE and Border Patrol operations.

Current official office guidance shows Pingree remains actively engaged on ICE-related constituent issues, but it does not announce or prove the specific funding-blocking amendment in the claim. This is useful context for continued attention, not delivery.

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Immigration Rights and Interacting with ICE | U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree
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Pingree and Sen. King demanded answers on ICE activity in Maine, including who was being targeted, how ICE compiled its target list, how many agents were deployed, and whether any U.S. citizens were on the target list.

This is a serious, concrete oversight action seeking disclosure about ICE targeting and operations. It aligns with the transparency theme of the claim, but it still falls short of evidence that she actually blocked funding for surveillance tools or secured the requested disclosures.

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King, Pingree Seek Confirmation from DHS Secretary Noem on Reported ICE Drawdown in Maine | U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree
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Congress.gov records H.R. 1 as Public Law No. 119-21, with the latest action on July 4, 2025, and shows the House agreed to the Senate amendment on July 3, 2025, by a 218-214 vote.

A major 119th Congress law containing immigration-enforcement funding became law during Pingree's current term, so the promised funding block was not achieved at the federal enactment level.

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H.R.1 - 119th Congress: An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14
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The enacted text appropriates $29,850,000,000 for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through September 30, 2029, including hiring and training additional ICE personnel, recruitment and onboarding, information technology, facility upgrades, fleet modernization, and expanded 287(g) agreements.

The enacted law funded expanded ICE staffing and technology-related enforcement capacity. The cited provisions do not condition that funding on ICE first disclosing database use, facial recognition practices, targeting rules, retention periods, or constitutional/local-law compliance.

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Text - H.R.1 - 119th Congress: Public Law No. 119-21
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The Clerk records the July 3, 2025 vote on concurring in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1 as passed, 218-214. Pingree, Democratic, Maine, voted No.

Pingree voted against final passage of the law that expanded ICE funding. This is concrete opposition to the funding package, but it did not block the funds or secure the disclosure condition in the promise.

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Roll Call 190 | Bill Number: H.R. 1 | Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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Pingree and Senator King demanded answers from DHS and ICE about ICE's Maine surge, including the mission, who was being targeted, how many agents were deployed, how many people were arrested, where detainees were taken, how ICE compiled its target list, and whether U.S. citizens were on ICE's target list.

This is strong oversight activity aligned with the promise's disclosure and targeting concerns. It does not show that Pingree blocked funding for ICE surveillance tools or staffing pending those disclosures.

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King, Pingree Seek Confirmation from DHS Secretary Noem on Reported ICE Drawdown in Maine | U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree
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Pingree's official office page provides know-your-rights guidance for interacting with ICE and invites First District residents affected by ICE and Border Patrol operations in Maine to contact her office and submit DHS privacy release forms.

The page shows continued engagement with ICE-related civil-liberties and constituent issues, but it is not evidence of the promised appropriations restriction or mandatory surveillance disclosures.

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Immigration Rights and Interacting with ICE | U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree
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