INFORM Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/5073
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Sponsored by

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

ID: R000620

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The bill

INFORM Act of 2025

HR. 5073, 119th Congress — read as touching Private Prisons & Immigration Detention.

The sponsor

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

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$89,200 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3826)

September 2, 2025

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Became Law

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4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.

5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.

6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.

7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!

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
$89,200
24 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$33,100
Committees
$0
Individuals
$56,100

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

No committee contributions found

1
ELIZONDO, MIGUEL
2 transactions
$6,600
2
ALI, IDRIS
1 transaction
$3,300
3
ALI, MUSTAFA
1 transaction
$3,300
4
ALI, SAMIA
1 transaction
$3,300
5
BEIGI, REZA
1 transaction
$3,300
6
EMAMI, NAZANIN
1 transaction
$3,300
7
HOSSEINZADEH, MADJID
1 transaction
$3,300
8
JACOBS, IRWIN
1 transaction
$3,300
9
KANONE, AHMED MAHMOUD ALI
1 transaction
$3,300
10
KASMAI, MEHDI
1 transaction
$3,300
11
MOHAMED, KAMAL
1 transaction
$3,300
12
ASZKENAZY, SEVERYN
1 transaction
$3,300
13
DELANEY, M. QUINN
1 transaction
$3,300
14
MILKEN, LANCE
1 transaction
$3,300
15
PLA, GEORGE
1 transaction
$3,300
16
RAMOS, JAMES
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
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Jan 12, 2023
2
TED LIEU FOR CONGRESS
CCMLOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Mar 30, 2023
3
ACROSS THE AISLE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Mar 23, 2023
4
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
5
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
6
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
7
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
OrganizationHOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Jul 31, 2024
8
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
OrganizationHOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 18, 2023
9
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
OrganizationGRAND RONDE, OR
$1,000
Mar 3, 2023
10
COOPER, MILTON
KIMCOCHAIRMAN
IndividualOLD 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
COMWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 14, 2024
2
SANTA YENEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$5,000
Aug 19, 2024
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Aug 13, 2024
4
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
5
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
6
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 25, 2023
7
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Sep 15, 2023
8
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationSHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
$2,000
Sep 26, 2024
9
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Apr 22, 2024
10
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Sep 15, 2023

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

ID: L000607

Top Contributors

10

1
KENNETH RODRIGUES & PARTNERS, INC.
OrganizationMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$2,000
Jun 24, 2024
2
USAMPAC CORPORATION
OrganizationFREMONT, CA
$2,000
May 13, 2024
3
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
OrganizationEL CAJON, CA
$1,000
Oct 15, 2024
4
POSITION2, INC.
OrganizationSANTA CLARA, CA
$1,000
Jul 29, 2024
5
CORDANO, MIKE
PRIME IMPACT CAPITALINVESTOR
IndividualPLEASANTON, CA
$6,600
Oct 14, 2024
6
LIU, GERRY
WNCEXECUTIVE
IndividualSARATOGA, CA
$6,600
Sep 30, 2024
7
SHROFF, MOHAK
LINKEDINEXECUTIVE
IndividualATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Oct 22, 2024
8
HYNES, MARY
STANFORD UNIVERSITYPROFESSOR
IndividualATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Sep 29, 2024
9
GLANVILLE, JACOB
CENTIVAXCEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Oct 31, 2024
10
CORDANO, MIKE
PRIME IMPACT CAPITALINVESTOR
IndividualPLEASANTON, 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
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$2,500
Jun 21, 2023
3
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$2,000
Mar 27, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 27, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 9, 2024
6
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$1,000
Jun 27, 2024
7
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
OrganizationCHOCTAW, MS
$1,000
Aug 28, 2024
8
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$500
Sep 18, 2023
9
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$300
Mar 27, 2024
10
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$200
Mar 27, 2024

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

ID: M001223

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
3
FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY
OrganizationCRANDON, WI
$2,500
Dec 14, 2023
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 9, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 30, 2024
6
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 6, 2023
7
POARCH BANK OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$1,000
Mar 21, 2024
8
SIPPRELLE, SUSAN M.
SELF-EMPLOYEDFILMMAKER
IndividualMIDDLETOWN, RI
$3,300
Nov 19, 2023
9
LAVINE, JONATHAN
BAIN CAPITALINVESTOR
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
10
LAVINE, JONATHAN
BAIN CAPITALINVESTOR
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023

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

ID: J000288

Top Contributors

10

1
JAVED, MUHAMMAD
RICELAND HEALTHCARECEO
IndividualBEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Oct 9, 2024
2
BEY, N. JOHN
BEY & ASSOCIATESATTORNEY
IndividualATLANTA, GA
$3,300
Feb 29, 2024
3
BRYSON, JAN P.
BENCHMARK MANAGEMENTFOUNDER
IndividualATLANTA, GA
$3,300
Feb 22, 2024
4
CRAWFORD, JESS
N/ARETIRED
IndividualBROOKHAVEN, GA
$3,300
Feb 23, 2024
5
LEVETT, GREGORY B. SR
GREGORY B. LEVETT FUNERAL HOMEFUNERAL DIRECTOR
IndividualSCOTTDALE, GA
$3,300
Feb 19, 2024
6
AGGARWAL, SHIV
AMSREAL EATATE
IndividualJOHNS CREEK, GA
$2,500
Feb 27, 2024
7
WALKER, CEDRIC
SOUL CIRCUS INCCEO
IndividualFAYETTEVILLE, GA
$2,500
Feb 22, 2024
8
CHO, CHOONG SHIK
HOPEWELL ENTERPRISESCEO
IndividualATLANTA, GA
$2,000
Nov 21, 2024
9
HOLLIS, JULIUS H.
SELF-EMPLOYEDBUSINESS OWNER
IndividualROSWELL, GA
$2,000
Feb 19, 2024
10
RUSSELL, MICHAEL
HJ RUSSELL & COMPANYBUSINESS OWNER
IndividualATLANTA, GA
$2,000
Feb 19, 2024

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

ID: K000400

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA ROSA RANCHERIA
OrganizationLEMOORE, CA
$6,600
May 12, 2024
2
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Jan 16, 2024
3
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
OrganizationPALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
4
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$2,000
Jun 30, 2024
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 29, 2024
6
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 15, 2023
7
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$1,000
Apr 23, 2024
8
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
9
BRUCE, CHERYL LYNN
SELF-EMPLOYEDACTOR
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Jan 1, 2024
10
BRUCE, CHERYL LYNN
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Jan 14, 2024

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

ID: S001231

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 26, 2024
2
H RAHMAN MD FRCS INC
OrganizationSANTA ANA, CA
$500
Feb 20, 2024
3
SHAZAD MALIK, ESQ, P.A.
OrganizationCOWAN HEIGHTS, CA
$500
Feb 20, 2024
4
ELKE WURZBACH
OrganizationLONG BEACH, CA
$500
Sep 20, 2024
5
ELKE WURZBACH
OrganizationLONG BEACH, CA
$500
Oct 3, 2024
6
ARK, MANDEEP
SELF-EMPLOYEDENTREPRENEUR
IndividualFRESNO, CA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
7
GOCHMAN, MOLLY
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Oct 4, 2023
8
RAYANT, GARRY
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Oct 1, 2023
9
SIGNH, JASPREET
LAW OFFICE OF JASPREET SINGHLAWYER
IndividualELK GROVE, CA
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
10
HEISING, CAITLIN
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualATHERTON, 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
OrganizationROSEBURG, OR
$3,300
Apr 30, 2024
2
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationROSEBURG, OR
$3,300
Apr 30, 2024
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 8, 2024
4
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
OrganizationGRAND RONDE, OR
$2,500
Nov 5, 2024
5
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
OrganizationGRAND RONDE, OR
$2,500
May 9, 2024
6
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA
$2,000
Jun 30, 2024
7
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 7, 2023
8
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 30, 2024
9
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
10
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION GENERAL FUND
OrganizationPENDLETON, OR
$1,500
Dec 31, 2023

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

ID: N000147

Top Contributors

10

1
DONOHOE, BERT
THE DONOHOE COMPANIES INC.EVP, REAL ESTATE
IndividualBETHESDA, MD
$3,300
May 2, 2024
2
OTONI, RAFAELA
HILTON CORPORATIONPRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualMC LEAN, VA
$3,300
May 3, 2024
3
REID, JACK
RAM CUSTOM SERVICESPRESIDENT
IndividualCHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD
$3,300
May 6, 2024
4
LEWIS, JACQUELINE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Jul 10, 2023
5
LEWIS, JACQUELINE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Jul 10, 2023
6
BARRY, DAVID E. JR
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualBEALLSVILLE, MD
$2,500
May 12, 2024
7
POLASKI, MICHAEL
THE DONOHOE COMPANIES INC.EXECUTIVE
IndividualBROADLANDS, VA
$2,500
May 13, 2024
8
GRUNLEY, KENNETH
GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTIONCEO
IndividualPOTOMAC, MD
$2,500
Jun 23, 2023
9
BRUCH, CHRIS
THE DONOHOE COMPANIES INC.CEO
IndividualBETHESDA, MD
$2,300
Apr 30, 2024
10
EARNEST, JAMES M.
SELF-EMPLOYEDREAL ESTATE INVESTOR
IndividualBETHESDA, MD
$2,300
May 10, 2024

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

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Total contributions: $122,400

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

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 harmed.

  • Section 2 requires notice to be provided when an immigration detainee is transferred to a new facility, which imposes administrative burdens on private prison operators that house immigration detainees under contracts with DHS, potentially increasing compliance costs and operational complexity.

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