What does Preamble of Find Our Families Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee locator system, and for other purposes,' aims to establish an online detainee locator system. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain this system.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Find Our Families Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Find Our Families Act of 2026.

What does U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AND U.S. IMMIGRATION AND of Find Our Families Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee locator system for individuals in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The system must be publicly accessible on the Department of Homeland Security website and available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and other languages based on frequently spoken first languages. Users can search for individuals using their alien registration number, complete name, or country and date of birth. Within 8 hours of detention, the Secretary must make available information including the detainee's name, date of birth, country of birth, date and time of custody, facility location, and contact information. If an individual is transferred, updated information and a transfer log must be added to the system within 8 hours. Information pertaining to individuals under 18 is excluded from the system. Data must be retained for at least 60 days after release or removal from the United States. A publicly accessible form allows family members or legal representatives to report missing, incorrect, or out-of-date information, which the Secretary must resolve within one week. Employees failing to comply with the section may face penalties including furlough, pay reduction, or suspension, and investigations will be referred to the Inspector General. The Secretary cannot renew contracts for facilities or contractors that fail to provide timely or accurate data.

What does U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AND U.S. IMMIGRATION AND of Find Our Families Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes reporting requirements related to the medical care transfer of individuals in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Secretary must notify a family member and legal representative within 5 hours of a transfer for medical attention. The notification must include the facility's details, contact information for relevant CBP/ICE offices, arrival date and time, reason for transfer, and medical information. Family members or legal representatives may not be denied visitation unless the individual declines the visit.

What does U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION ARREST REPORTING of Find Our Families Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security publicly disclose information related to individuals arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on a designated website. The required information includes the location and date of apprehension, method of apprehension, warrant status, country of birth, facility location, and citizenship of the arrested individual. A secure online form will be available for family members or legal representatives to report missing or incorrect information. The Secretary must acknowledge receipt of these reports within one week and resolve them. The Secretary must submit a report to the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees every 90 days, reviewing CBP enforcement operations. This report must detail aspects of each operation, including the number of agents involved, justification, number of arrests (with and without warrants), costs, and contracts with other entities.

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Find Our Families Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to create and maintain a publicly accessible online system for locating individuals detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, providing information within eight hours of detention.
The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security notify family members and legal representatives within five hours of a detainee's transfer for medical attention, ensuring visitation rights are not denied without the individual's consent.
The bill requires public disclosure of arrest information by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including apprehension details and a process for reporting and correcting inaccuracies, alongside regular reports to Congress detailing enforcement operations.

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