People in immigration detention would get a clearer path to ask Congress for help with their case. Centers would have to give them forms, language help, handbooks, and communication tools. The bill also lets people file complaints or go to court when centers break those rules.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
FAIR Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 6149: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people held in immigration detention, because they would get a clearer way to ask Congress for help with their case. It also affects congressional offices that handle casework, detention center staff who would have to follow new rules, and outside helpers trying to assist a detainee. The Department of Homeland Security would have to write the rules and notify facilities about the new process.
Why this matters: This matters because people in immigration detention often need outside help but may not have a clear or workable way to contact Congress. The bill tries to turn that help into a real process by requiring forms, explanations, language access, and communication tools. It could also make detention centers more accountable by letting people file complaints or sue when those services are denied. The full practical effect is still uncertain, because the bill text does not say how often detainees, congressional offices, or courts would use these new tools.
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Officially: FAIR Act
People in immigration detention would get a clearer path to ask Congress for help with their case. Centers would have to give them forms, language help, handbooks, and communication tools. The bill also lets people file complaints or go to court when centers break those rules.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR6149. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (11/19/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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