No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act
No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 259: No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act **What the bill would do:** This bill would prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using federal funds to advertise the Immigration Detention Ombudsman office through billboards or public advertising campaigns. The Ombudsman office is responsible for investigating complaints about the treatment of people in immigration detention, inspecting detention facilities, and helping individuals who believe DHS officers have treated them improperly. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects the DHS and its Ombudsman office, which would lose public advertising funding.
It could indirectly affect immigrants in detention by potentially reducing their awareness of this office and the ability to file complaints about their conditions or treatment. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards ActThis bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from obligating or expending funds to advertise the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman or its functions to the general public. The office’s functions include investigating violations of the rights of individuals in immigration detention, inspecting immigration detention facilities, and providing assistance to individuals affected by the potential misconduct of DHS officers.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.