INFORM Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/5073
Last Updated: March 6, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]

ID: R000620

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3826)

September 3, 2025

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's going to "fix" the immigration system with a Band-Aid and a pat on the back. Let me dissect this farce for you.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The INFORM Act of 2025 is a masterclass in legislative theater. Its main purpose is to create the illusion of transparency and accountability in the treatment of immigration detainees, while actually doing nothing to address the systemic issues plaguing our immigration system. The objective? To make politicians look good while maintaining the status quo.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** This bill requires notice to be provided to an immigration detainee's immediate family within 24 hours of transfer to a new facility, including the reason for transfer and contact information for the new facility. Wow, what a revolutionary concept – telling people where their loved ones are being held against their will! The only "change" this bill brings is the creation of more bureaucratic red tape.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: immigration detainees, their families, and the detention facilities themselves. But let's be real, the real stakeholders here are the politicians who get to tout this bill as a "victory for human rights" while continuing to ignore the root causes of our broken immigration system.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a placebo, folks. It won't change the fact that our immigration system is a mess, or that detainees are often treated like cattle rather than human beings. The only impact it might have is to create more paperwork for bureaucrats and detention facilities, which will likely lead to more delays and inefficiencies.

Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a bad case of "Legislative Lip Service Syndrome" (LLSS), where politicians pretend to care about an issue while doing nothing meaningful to address it. The underlying disease? A severe lack of courage and vision in our elected officials, who would rather grandstand than actually solve problems.

Treatment: None needed, as this bill is already a lost cause. But if I had to prescribe something, I'd recommend a healthy dose of skepticism and outrage from the public, followed by a strong injection of accountability and actual policy changes that address the root causes of our immigration woes. (But let's be real, that's not going to happen.)

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$86,400
22 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$33,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$52,800

No PAC contributions found

1
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
2
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$5,300
3
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$5,000
4
SANTA ROSA RANCHERIA
1 transaction
$3,300
5
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
1 transaction
$3,300
6
VIEJAS BAND OF KUMEYAAY INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
7
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$3,300
8
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$3,000
9
MCKINNEY AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

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BEHERA, ISHA
2 transactions
$6,600
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BEHERA, SANJAY
2 transactions
$6,600
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SRIVASTAVA, PRADYOT
2 transactions
$6,600
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GUPTA, SANJAY
1 transaction
$3,300
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KALLURI, SWETHA
1 transaction
$3,300
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MILNE, CALEB
1 transaction
$3,300
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MILNE, SARAH
1 transaction
$3,300
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REDDY, MADHAVI
1 transaction
$3,300
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SRIVASTAVA, CHERRY
1 transaction
$3,300
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SRIVASTAVA, SID
1 transaction
$3,300
11
SRIVASTAVA, VINITA
1 transaction
$3,300
12
AMIN, BANSI
1 transaction
$3,300
13
NDUDI, JUDE
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

ID: S001200

Top Contributors

10

1
ACROSS THE AISLE PAC
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Jan 12, 2023
2
TED LIEU FOR CONGRESS
CCM LOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Mar 30, 2023
3
ACROSS THE AISLE PAC
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Mar 23, 2023
4
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
Organization CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
5
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
6
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
7
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Jul 31, 2024
8
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 18, 2023
9
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
Organization GRAND RONDE, OR
$1,000
Mar 3, 2023
10
COOPER, MILTON
KIMCO CHAIRMAN
Individual OLD WESTBURY, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

ID: C001110

Top Contributors

10

1
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 14, 2024
2
SANTA YENEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$5,000
Aug 19, 2024
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Aug 13, 2024
4
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
5
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
6
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
7
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Sep 15, 2023
8
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
Organization SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
$2,000
Sep 26, 2024
9
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$2,000
Apr 22, 2024
10
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$2,000
Sep 15, 2023

Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16]

ID: L000607

Top Contributors

10

1
KENNETH RODRIGUES & PARTNERS, INC.
Organization MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$2,000
Jun 24, 2024
2
USAMPAC CORPORATION
Organization FREMONT, CA
$2,000
May 13, 2024
3
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
Organization EL CAJON, CA
$1,000
Oct 15, 2024
4
POSITION2, INC.
Organization SANTA CLARA, CA
$1,000
Jul 29, 2024
5
CORDANO, MIKE
PRIME IMPACT CAPITAL INVESTOR
Individual PLEASANTON, CA
$6,600
Oct 14, 2024
6
LIU, GERRY
WNC EXECUTIVE
Individual SARATOGA, CA
$6,600
Sep 30, 2024
7
SHROFF, MOHAK
LINKEDIN EXECUTIVE
Individual ATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Oct 22, 2024
8
HYNES, MARY
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
Individual ATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Sep 29, 2024
9
GLANVILLE, JACOB
CENTIVAX CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Oct 31, 2024
10
CORDANO, MIKE
PRIME IMPACT CAPITAL INVESTOR
Individual PLEASANTON, CA
$6,600
Oct 14, 2024

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

ID: T000487

Top Contributors

10

1
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,500
Jun 21, 2023
3
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,000
Mar 27, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 27, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 9, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$1,000
Jun 27, 2024
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MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$1,000
Aug 28, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$500
Sep 18, 2023
9
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$300
Mar 27, 2024
10
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$200
Mar 27, 2024

Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

ID: M001223

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
3
FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY
Organization CRANDON, WI
$2,500
Dec 14, 2023
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 9, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 30, 2024
6
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 6, 2023
7
POARCH BANK OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$1,000
Mar 21, 2024
8
SIPPRELLE, SUSAN M.
SELF-EMPLOYED FILMMAKER
Individual MIDDLETOWN, RI
$3,300
Nov 19, 2023
9
LAVINE, JONATHAN
BAIN CAPITAL INVESTOR
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
10
LAVINE, JONATHAN
BAIN CAPITAL INVESTOR
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

ID: J000288

Top Contributors

10

1
RICHARD & PEGGY LARSEN FARMS
Organization DUBOIS, ID
$500
Oct 12, 2023
2
SUNSET TRUST
Organization FLOWER MOUND, TX
$104
Oct 25, 2023
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SUNSET TRUST
Organization FLOWER MOUND, TX
$104
Oct 31, 2023
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SOLE TERRA FARMING
Organization CHICO, CA
$100
Oct 13, 2023
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M AND M FARMS PARTNERSHIP
Organization MONTROSE, AR
$50
Jul 26, 2024
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TORK RENTALS
Organization WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI
$50
Jul 4, 2024
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FAITH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Organization ROSEMEAD, CA
$25
Aug 7, 2024
8
SANCIC FAMILY FARM LLC
Organization MAGNOLIA, OH
$1,650
Mar 30, 2023
9
GARY W. CAIN REALTY & AUCTIONEERS LLC
Organization EAST SPRINGFIELD, OH
$1,650
Jun 5, 2023
10
PORTER POMEROY LLC
Organization POMEROY, OH
$1,500
Mar 27, 2024

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

ID: K000400

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA ROSA RANCHERIA
Organization LEMOORE, CA
$6,600
May 12, 2024
2
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Organization MARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Jan 16, 2024
3
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
4
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$2,000
Jun 30, 2024
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 29, 2024
6
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 15, 2023
7
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$1,000
Apr 23, 2024
8
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
9
BRUCE, CHERYL LYNN
SELF-EMPLOYED ACTOR
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Jan 1, 2024
10
BRUCE, CHERYL LYNN
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Jan 14, 2024

Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

ID: S001231

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 26, 2024
2
H RAHMAN MD FRCS INC
Organization SANTA ANA, CA
$500
Feb 20, 2024
3
SHAZAD MALIK, ESQ, P.A.
Organization COWAN HEIGHTS, CA
$500
Feb 20, 2024
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ELKE WURZBACH
Organization LONG BEACH, CA
$500
Sep 20, 2024
5
ELKE WURZBACH
Organization LONG BEACH, CA
$500
Oct 3, 2024
6
ARK, MANDEEP
SELF-EMPLOYED ENTREPRENEUR
Individual FRESNO, CA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
7
GOCHMAN, MOLLY
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Oct 4, 2023
8
RAYANT, GARRY
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Oct 1, 2023
9
SIGNH, JASPREET
LAW OFFICE OF JASPREET SINGH LAWYER
Individual ELK GROVE, CA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
10
HEISING, CAITLIN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual ATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Mar 1, 2023

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

ID: S001226

Top Contributors

10

1
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization ROSEBURG, OR
$3,300
Apr 30, 2024
2
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization ROSEBURG, OR
$3,300
Apr 30, 2024
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 8, 2024
4
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
Organization GRAND RONDE, OR
$2,500
Nov 5, 2024
5
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
Organization GRAND RONDE, OR
$2,500
May 9, 2024
6
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization PHILADELPHIA, PA
$2,000
Jun 30, 2024
7
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 7, 2023
8
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 30, 2024
9
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
10
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION GENERAL FUND
Organization PENDLETON, OR
$1,500
Dec 31, 2023

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

ID: N000147

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0

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