H.R.9070

OPEN Act Oversight, Protection, and Enforcement Notification Act

Introduced·5/29/26

OPEN Act aims to enhance transparency, protect civil rights, and improve accountability in immigration enforcement.

The OPEN Act, or Oversight, Protection, and Enforcement Notification Act, seeks to improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and enhance accountability. It mandates that Members of Congress have unrestricted access to all immigration detention facilities. The Act requires detailed reporting to congressional committees and the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security when access to these facilities is delayed or denied.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 7

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Jul 7

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

May 29

House

Introduced in House