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TRACK ICE Act: Increasing Transparency for Immigration and Deportation Flights

This bill requires the government to share public information about flights used to transport or deport immigrants. It removes privacy protections for private planes working with immigration authorities, making their operations more visible to the public.
Key points
Private planes hired by ICE or CBP can no longer hide their flight information from the public.
DHS must publish flight details within 72 hours, including departure and arrival times.
Public reports will include the number of detainees, their demographics, and nationality.
The government must disclose what types of restraints, such as handcuffs or shackles, were used during the flight.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7172
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2026-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TRACK ICE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7172.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Private planes hired by ICE or CBP can no longer hide their flight information from the public.
  • DHS must publish flight details within 72 hours, including departure and arrival times.
  • Public reports will include the number of detainees, their demographics, and nationality.
  • The government must disclose what types of restraints, such as handcuffs or shackles, were used during the flight.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-10.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Migration Transport Security