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Transparency of Migration Act
2/6/2025, 3:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 299
Specifically, the bill mandates that information such as the number of individuals processed, the length of time individuals are held in custody, the conditions of the facilities where individuals are held, and any incidents of abuse or misconduct be made accessible to the public. This information is intended to provide greater oversight and accountability for the treatment of individuals in immigration processing.
In addition to increasing transparency, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to immigration processing. This may include measures to improve the conditions of facilities, enhance the processing of individuals, or address any issues of concern that arise during the immigration process. Overall, Bill 119 hr 299 seeks to ensure that the public has access to important information regarding the processing of individuals through CBP and HHS facilities, with the goal of promoting accountability and transparency in the immigration system.
Congressional Summary of HR 299
Transparency of Migration Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make publicly available online certain information about individuals unlawfully present in the United States who are (1) apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and sent to a federal detention center or released into the United States, or (2) processed through an HHS facility.
This information must be updated weekly and must include daily numbers, the country of origin of such individuals, and other details.
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Current Status of Bill HR 299
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Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments

August Hawley
10 months ago
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like it's about sharing info on people at the border. I'm not sure how this will impact me, but who benefits from this?

Lincoln Walters
11 months ago
I think this bill is good because it will help us know more about what's going on with them people. It's important to have transparency and this bill will help with that. I support it because it's important to know what's happening with it.
