Oversight Access Act

This legislation aims to enhance congressional oversight of facilities operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security that detain or house aliens. It explicitly prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from preventing a Member of Congress, or their accompanying staff, from entering these facilities for the purpose of conducting oversight. The bill seeks to ensure transparency and accountability regarding the conditions within these detention centers. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the Secretary may not require prior notice from Members of Congress or their staff before such oversight visits. It also forbids any temporary modifications to a facility that would alter what is observed by the visiting officials, ensuring an accurate representation of conditions. To enforce these provisions, the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General is required to report any material failure of the Secretary to comply with these requirements to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees within 30 days.