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H.R. 5073: Immigration Notification for Facility Oversight and Relocation Management Act of 2025

The Immigration Notification for Facility Oversight and Relocation Management Act of 2025, also known as the INFORM Act of 2025, is a legislative proposal aimed at improving communication regarding the transfer of immigration detainees. Here’s what the bill would do:

Notification Requirement

If an individual is detained by the Secretary of Homeland Security under immigration laws and is transferred to a different facility, the bill mandates that their immediate family must be notified within 24 hours of the transfer. This notification is intended to provide important information to the detainee's family, ensuring they are kept informed about the detainee's status.

Contents of the Notification

The notification must include the following details:

  • The reason for the transfer.
  • The name, address, and phone number of the new facility.
  • A point of contact at the new facility whom the family can reach out to for further information.

Definition of Immediate Family

The bill defines "immediate family" to include:

  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Children
  • Spouses

This definition also extends to step-parents, step-siblings, step-children, foster parents and children, as well as individuals in common law marriages, civil unions, or domestic partnerships as recognized by law.

Definition of Facility

The term "facility" as used in this bill encompasses any detention center or temporary real property utilized for housing individuals detained under immigration laws.

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the INFORM Act of 2025 is to enhance the oversight and transparency regarding the handling of immigration detainees, ensuring their families are adequately informed about significant changes in their circumstances, specifically their location and the reasons behind their relocation.

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Date Action
Sep. 03, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3826)
Aug. 29, 2025 Introduced in House
Aug. 29, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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