HR 9099 United States House · 119th Congress

DHS Release Transparency Act

The DHS Release Transparency Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to inform a designated contact person when a detained individual is released from Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, provided the person was held for more than 12 hours. Under this bill, individuals in custody can choose to name a contact and provide their information, with the government obligated to attempt notification at least twice. The law also mandates that translation services be available in the detainee's preferred language for both selecting a contact and receiving release notifications. Additionally, the act specifies that any information gathered under this process cannot be used for law enforcement purposes.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jun 2026

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Introduced Jun 2, 2026 Last action Jul 7, 2026

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Jul 7, 2026

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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Jun 2, 2026

Committee

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.

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Jun 2, 2026

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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors