People in immigration detention would get clearer rights to calls, lawyers, medical care, and complaints. Detention centers would face more inspections and public reporting. Immigration officers would need a judge-approved warrant for many arrests or detentions.
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OPEN Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Latest action on H.R. 9070: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people held in immigration detention and the officers, contractors, and facilities responsible for them. It also affects families, lawyers, faith leaders, Members of Congress, state and local officials, and federal courts involved in immigration enforcement.
Why this matters: Immigration detention can shape a person’s safety, health, legal case, and contact with family. This bill would make detention centers and officers follow clearer rules and give watchdogs more ways to find problems. It could improve transparency and care, but it could also make enforcement slower and more costly. The final impact would depend on how DHS carries out and enforces the rules.
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Officially: OPEN Act
People in immigration detention would get clearer rights to calls, lawyers, medical care, and complaints. Detention centers would face more inspections and public reporting. Immigration officers would need a judge-approved warrant for many arrests or detentions.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Oversight
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. (7/7/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to OPEN Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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