Oversight Access Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Aug 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
What this bill does
The Oversight Access Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from denying entry to Members of Congress or their accompanying staff who wish to conduct oversight at facilities operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security that house or detain aliens. The bill also states that prior notice would not be required for these visits, and facilities would not be allowed to make temporary modifications that alter what a visiting Member or employee would observe.
This legislation directly affects the Secretary of Homeland Security by restricting their ability to prevent congressional oversight. It also impacts Members of Congress and their staff by granting them access to immigration detention facilities for oversight purposes without requiring advance notice or allowing modifications that could change the appearance of the facilities. The Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General would be required to report to Congress within 30 days if the Secretary fails to comply with the bill's provisions.
As an introduced bill in the 119th Congress, H.R. 10111 has been referred to the House Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security. Following committee consideration, if the bill were to pass the House, it would then be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
18 Aug 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10111 do?
- The Oversight Access Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from denying entry to Members of Congress or their accompanying staff who wish to conduct oversight at facilities operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security that house or detain aliens. The bill also states that prior notice would not be required for these visits, and facilities would not be allowed to make temporary modifications that alter what a visiting Member or employee would observe. This legislation directly affects the Secretary of Homeland Security by restricting their ability to prevent congressional oversight. It also impacts Members of Congress and their staff by granting them access to immigration detention facilities for oversight purposes without requiring advance notice or allowing modifications that could change the appearance of the facilities. The Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General would be required to report to Congress within 30 days if the Secretary fails to comply with the bill's provisions. As an introduced bill in the 119th Congress, H.R. 10111 has been referred to the House Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security. Following committee consideration, if the bill were to pass the House, it would then be sent to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10111 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10111. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10111?
- H.R. 10111 was sponsored by Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10111?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. (18 Aug 2026).
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