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Proposed 'Early Migration Alert Program' (EMAP)

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6288

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Department of Homeland Security share specific data—including migrant numbers, criminal history status, and destination plans—with local governments at least 24 hours before migrant releases, backed by $400,000 in annual funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State, local, Tribal, and territorial government personnel

These entities would receive mandatory 24-hour advance notifications regarding migrant releases in their jurisdictions.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency is tasked with establishing the EMAP, creating an email notification system, and sharing migrant data with local jurisdictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

  • S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual legislative vehicle used to set policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Lankford has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would create an 'Early Migration Alert Program' (EMAP) within the Department of Homeland Security. This program would require federal officials to notify state, local, and tribal governments at least 24 hours before releasing migrants into their jurisdictions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information would local governments receive under this program?
Local governments would receive the number of aliens being released, their known criminal histories, their initial destinations, and their intended final settlement locations.
Does this program change how long migrants can be detained?
No. The amendment explicitly states that nothing in the notification requirement should be construed to require federal agencies to detain an alien any longer than required by law.
How will the government notify local officials?
The program requires the development of an electronic mail notification system that sends information to verified official government email addresses.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Department of Homeland Security share specific data—including migrant numbers, criminal history status, and destination plans—with local governments at least 24 hours before migrant releases, backed by $400,000 in annual funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Formalization of Migrant Release Notifications

The amendment seeks to move from ad-hoc communication to a formalized, electronic, and mandatory notification system for migrant releases.

Connected Entities

organizationU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionResponsible for implementing the notification system.Map →
personMr. LankfordU.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.Map →
organizationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesRequired to consult on the information sharing process.Map →
organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementResponsible for implementing the notification system.Map →
organizationDepartment of Homeland SecurityThe federal department tasked with establishing and operating the EMAP.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy75
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