HR5941Referred to Committee

Restoring Access for Detainees Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-07
Introduced
49
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Maxine Dexter
Maxine Dexter
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 97.3% (664 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Climate & Environment$110k

Full profile: /officials/D000635

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Cosponsors (49)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-11-07

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would restore certain legal rights and access to legal representation for people detained by immigration authorities. It likely aims to address restrictions on detainees' ability to communicate with lawyers, family members, or advocates while in government custody. The changes would primarily affect immigrants in detention facilities and their access to the legal system.

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Immigration
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