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Introduced
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
In Committee
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require that any document pertaining to the immigration status of an individual that, in the determination of the Secretary, is to be carried or delivered by mail, by the United States Postal Service, shall include a trackable accountability measure.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement a tracking system for immigration-related documents sent via mail within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Specifically, any immigration status document mailed through the United States Postal Service must include either a trackable Postal Service barcode (or similar tracking method) that allows for individual document tracking, or require the recipient's signature upon delivery. The bill explicitly excludes documents that are personally handed to an individual from these tracking requirements. The goal of this legislation appears to be increasing accountability and transparency in the delivery of immigration documents by ensuring that both the sender and recipient can verify the document's transit and receipt. This measure could help reduce the risk of lost or misplaced immigration paperwork, which can have significant consequences for individuals navigating the immigration process.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 11/07/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5979/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5979/BILLS-119hr5979ih.pdf |
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