H.R. 5073

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To require notice to be provided in the case of a transfer of an immigration detainee to a new facility.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · August 29, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Rivas · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 5073
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. In general
  • SEC. 3. Definitions

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or as the .

SEC. 2. In general

• In the case of any individual detained by the Secretary of Homeland Security pursuant to the immigration laws (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act) at a facility, notice must be provided to the immediate family of that individual not later than 24 hours after that individual is transferred to a different facility. The notification shall include—
  • the reason for transfer; and
  • the name, address, phone number, and a point of contact for the new facility.

SEC. 3. Definitions

• For purposes of this Act:
  • The term includes each— immediate family
  • The term includes any detention center or real property temporarily used for purposes of housing individuals detained under the immigration laws. facility