Bill · H.R. 5073· House(119-HR-5073)

INFORM Act of 2025

Age: 52 years

California

Introduced: 8/29/2025
Last activity: 9/3/2025 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3826)
Sponsored by: Luz Rivas
Cosponsors: - 33 - 0

Immigration

Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Immigration Notification for Facility Oversight and Relocation Management Act of a 2025'' or the INFORM Act of 2025'', aims to change how immigration detainees are handled during transfers. It requires that if the Secretary of Homeland Security moves a detained individual to a different facility, notice must be given. This notice must be sent to the individual's immediate family within 24 hours of the transfer. The notification is required to include the reason for the move and contact details for the new location. This includes details like the name, address, and phone number of the new facility.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
Protects the rights of detainees by ensuring their families are promptly notified of their location and the reason for their relocation.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates transparency by requiring the government to disclose the reason for a transfer and providing specific contact details for the new facility.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
Provides critical transparency and communication rights to families of immigrants who are frequently subject to detention.