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HR10107JusticeIn Committee

Families Deserve to Know Act

Introduced
Aug 13, 2026
4 days ago
Last Action
Aug 13, 2026
4 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
1Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Requires the government to inform families when a relative is detained by immigration authorities. This notification must include the location and status of the detained individual.

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Sponsored By

Ritchie Torres
Democrat · New York · House

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 13, 2026
    Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY)
  2. Committee on the Judiciary
  3. Aug 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects families of immigrants who are detained by immigration authorities, providing them with information about their relative's location and status. It directly impacts these families by keeping them informed about their loved ones.

Cosponsors (1)

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