Bill · H.R. 7172· House(119-HR-7172)
TRACK ICE Act
- Introduced
- 1/21/2026
- Last activity
- 1/22/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Jasmine Crockett
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "TRACK ICE Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It seeks to limit the eligibility of certain aviation privacy programs for aircraft operations related to immigration enforcement. Specifically, it targets aircraft operated by or on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection. The Act also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish specific flight data following such operations. This data includes information regarding the transport of individuals in the custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates the public release of specific flight data, including detainee demographics and restraint usage, within 72 hours of operation.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The bill creates transparency around the specific conditions and demographics of those being transported by immigration authorities.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill provides public visibility into the transport and treatment of individuals subject to immigration enforcement.
The opposite
Does this tighten control of the border?-1
The bill reduces the ability of enforcement agencies to maintain privacy over their tactical movement data.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency through Flight Data Publication: The Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to publish flight data within 72 hours of specific aircraft operations, making the information accessible to the public (Section 3(a)).
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Detailed Information on Detainee Treatment: The bill requires the publication of demographic data and the type and quantity of any restraints used on detainees, such as handcuffs or shackles, providing insight into how individuals are treated during transport (Section 3(b)(8)).
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Public Insight into Immigration Logistics: By requiring the publication of departure and arrival times, airport codes, and the number of individuals boarding or deplaning, the bill provides specific details on immigration enforcement movements (Section 3(b)(1-7)).
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Limitation of Privacy Protections for Enforcement Operations: The bill makes private aircraft owners or operators ineligible for withholding information under certain FAA privacy programs if the aircraft is used for immigration enforcement purposes, such as detention or deportation (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Information Withholding Eligibility for Operators: Private aircraft owners or operators working under contract or on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection would no longer be eligible for the withholding of information under certain subsections of title 49 (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship+1Improves Border Security-1
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan