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H.R.9099

DHS Release Transparency Act

Introduced·6/2/26

DHS Release Transparency Act requires notification of designated contacts before releasing detained individuals.

The DHS Release Transparency Act mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify a designated point of contact before releasing a detained individual, except for those held less than 12 hours at a port of entry. The Secretary must attempt to notify the contact twice. The detained individual can choose a contact and provide their information at the time of custody. The Secretary must also provide translation and interpretation services. Information collected cannot be used for enforcement purposes.

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Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
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History

Jul 7

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Jun 2

House

Introduced in House

Jun 2

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.