A Democratic bill with 52 Democratic cosponsors · See all 52 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Find Our Families Act of 2026" requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a public online system to locate individuals detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This system must be available in multiple languages and allow searches by name, registration number, or birth details. The bill mandates strict timelines for updating detainee locations and transfers, while exempting minors from the public system. It also requires notification of family members when a detainee is moved for medical care and mandates public reporting on CBP arrest data and operations.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Mandates public online access to detainee locations and reporting of arrest data.
- Scored +7
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
Strongly improves ability for families to locate detainees via Spanish language support and public tools.
- Scored +6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Provides critical tools for families to find detained relatives and ensures medical notification.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
Requires public disclosure of sensitive personal data for detainees.
- Scored -3
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
Creates a public database disclosing personal information of detainees.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Easier access to locate detainees: The creation of a publicly accessible online locator system allows people to find individuals in CBP or ICE custody using a search tool Sec. 2(a), (b).
- Language accessibility: The system must be available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and other common first-languages, ensuring non-English speakers can use it Sec. 2(b)(2).
- Timely information on location: The Secretary must provide location and contact information for facilities within 8 hours of detention or transfer Sec. 2(c)(1), (2).
- Medical transparency: Family members and legal representatives must be notified within 5 hours if a detainee is moved for medical attention, including the reason for the transfer and the medical status Sec. 3(a).
- Visitation rights: Family members and legal representatives cannot be blocked from visiting detainees who have been transferred for medical care, unless the detainee refuses the visit Sec. 3(b).
- Accountability for errors: The bill provides a secure online form for family members to report incorrect information, which the Secretary must resolve within one week Sec. 2(e), 4(b).
- Public oversight of arrests: CBP must publicly post data regarding arrest locations, methods, and whether warrants were used Sec. 4(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Privacy risks for detainees: The bill requires the public disclosure of an individual's complete name, date of birth, country of birth, and the specific facility where they are located Sec. 2(c)(1).
- Potential for misuse of data: Information about detainees remains on the public system for at least 60 days after they are released or removed from the U.S. Sec. 2(d).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Strongly improves ability for families to locate detainees via Spanish language support and public tools. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Provides critical tools for families to find detained relatives and ensures medical notification. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Increases transparency in enforcement operations affecting minority communities. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Increases transparency in enforcement operations affecting minority communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improves access to information for families who may lack resources to find detained relatives. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Increases transparency in enforcement operations affecting minority communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Mandates public online access to detainee locations and reporting of arrest data. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Facilitates access to legal representatives and family for detained individuals. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Requires public disclosure of sensitive personal data for detainees.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — Requires public reporting on CBP arrest methods and warrant usage. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Increases transparency and accountability for CBP/ICE detentions which disproportionately affect minority groups.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Ensures family notification and visitation for detainees transferred for medical care.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — Creates a public database disclosing personal information of detainees.
- 10/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 7/2/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/24/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4228)
- 6/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/18/2026
- 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.
- 42 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Greg CasarDemocrat · Texas
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Val HoyleDemocrat · Oregon
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Kelly MorrisonDemocrat · Minnesota
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Juan VargasDemocrat · California
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey