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No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act

2/6/2025, 8:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 259

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 259

No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from obligating or expending funds to advertise the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman or its functions to the general public. The office’s functions include investigating violations of the rights of individuals in immigration detention, inspecting immigration detention facilities, and providing assistance to individuals affected by the potential misconduct of DHS officers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 259

Bill HR 259 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 259 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025.  Bill HR 259's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of January 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 259

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 259

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 259

No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act
No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit certain advertising with respect to the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 259

Andy Biggs
Andy Biggs
ArizonaRepublican
Andy Harris
Andy Harris
MarylandRepublican
Andrew Ogles
Andrew Ogles
TennesseeRepublican

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