- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jul 7
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What it does
The OPEN Act aims to improve immigration enforcement transparency and accountability by granting Members of Congress unrestricted, no-notice access to all immigration detention facilities operated by the Department of Homeland Security, including the ability to speak privately with detainees and staff, observe conditions, and be accompanied by experts. It prohibits facility operators from delaying or denying such access and mandates public reporting of excessive force, misconduct, wrongful detentions, and sexual abuse by immigration enforcement personnel. The bill also establishes grievance procedures for detained individuals, requires timely notification of family and legal counsel upon…
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What moved
Who is involved
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]Lead sponsor
- Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]Co-sponsor
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]Co-sponsor
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
- Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.
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