Transparency of Migration Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-06T03:08:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 299 Transparency of Migration Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2025, 3:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 299

Bill 119 hr 299, also known as the "Transparency in Immigration Processing Act," aims to increase transparency regarding individuals processed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) facilities. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make certain information available to the public on their respective department websites.

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

Bill HR 299 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 299 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 299's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 299

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 299

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make available to the public on the websites of their respective departments certain information relating to individuals processed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Health and Human Services facilities, and for other purposes.To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make available to the public on the websites of their respective departments certain information relating to individuals processed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Health and Human Services facilities, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 299

Nicole Malliotakis

New York(Republican)

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