Bars Immigration Agents From Disaster Data
HR10894-119 · Introduced Oct 22, 2026
Why it matters
People who seek disaster aid from private groups could share personal details without fear that immigration agents would get them. Agents could still get the data with a judge's warrant.
What it does
- Bars U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using federal funds to get personal data collected after disasters
- Covers data such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical or employment history
- Allows private groups to share that data if a judge issues a warrant
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About this bill
Would bar Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using federal funds to obtain personal data collected by private groups after natural disasters. A judge's warrant would still allow the data to be shared.
Disaster Data Protection Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Privacy groups would likely say disaster victims should not fear sharing information when seeking help. They could argue the warrant rule still protects legal investigations.
💬 The case against
Immigration enforcement groups would likely say the bill limits a useful information source. They may argue that warrant requirements slow down investigations.
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