August 13, 2026
Mr. Torres of New York (for himself and Mr. Latimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To establish Federal policies and procedures to notify the next-of-kin or other emergency contact upon the death, serious illness, serious injury, or hospitalization of an individual in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Families Deserve to Know Act”.