To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to return identification documents to individuals upon their release from custody, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 7708 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to return identification documents to people when they are released from immigration custody. Currently, there are no clear federal requirements ensuring that individuals get back their IDs—such as passports, driver's licenses, or travel documents—after being detained by immigration authorities. The bill aims to fill this gap by making it a requirement. **Who It Affects and Why It Matters** The bill primarily affects immigrants who are detained by immigration authorities and then released. It also affects Homeland Security operations and procedures.

Supporters argue that returning IDs promptly is important so people can access services, travel, and rebuild their lives after release. The bill's exact scope—whether it covers all types of identification or specific documents—isn't detailed in the title alone. **Current Status** HR 7708 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat from Maine.