To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit certain advertising with respect to the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, and for other purposes.

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.

Bill 119 hr 259, also known as the Immigration Detention Ombudsman Advertising Prohibition Act, aims to make changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The main focus of this bill is to prevent certain advertising related to the Immigration Detention Ombudsman.

The Immigration Detention Ombudsman is a government official responsible for overseeing and investigating complaints related to immigration detention facilities. This bill seeks to prohibit any advertising that could potentially influence or bias the work of the Ombudsman. By restricting advertising, the bill aims to ensure that the Ombudsman can carry out their duties impartially and without external influence.

In addition to the advertising prohibition, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration detention oversight. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve transparency, accountability, and oversight of immigration detention facilities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 259 is focused on ensuring the independence and effectiveness of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman by prohibiting certain advertising and implementing other measures related to immigration detention oversight.