Find Our Families Act of 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee locator system, and for other purposes.
The Find Our Families Act of 2026 aims to create an online system where families can locate detainees. This bill, introduced by Representative Rashida Tlaib and supported by many other Democratic representatives, seeks to mandate the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain this system. This would help families find loved ones who are detained by the government, providing crucial information and support.
This legislation would primarily impact families with relatives who are detained by the Department of Homeland Security. It would give them a tool to locate their loved ones, facilitating communication and support. By making this information more accessible, it would ease the stress and uncertainty that families often face in such situations.
As of June 18, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security. It was also referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement on July 7, 2026. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, awaiting further review and potential action by the relevant committees.
