Immigration: New Rules for Building Detention Centers
The House Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Armed Services committees are reviewing this bill. It has not moved since September 3, 2026. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so it is unclear if this proposal will advance further.
This bill faces strong opposition from those who want to expand detention capacity and is currently sitting in committees without broad bipartisan support.
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Green card holders who are placed in removal proceedings and detained would fall under the same protections, including improved facility conditions and disease response plans, though this group makes up a small share of total detainees.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) introduced the DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026, which would require the Department of Homeland Security to consult with local leaders and residents before building or leasing new immigration detention centers, granting towns a potential veto power.
Rep. Veronica Escobar announced that a planned detention site in Socorro will be scaled back following community pushback. The congresswoman emphasized the need for federal agencies to work more closely with local stakeholders on infrastructure and public service impacts.
Following widespread local opposition and environmental lawsuits, the Trump administration has reportedly scrapped plans to convert seven industrial warehouses into detention centers. The shift comes as DHS leadership signals a desire to be 'better partners' with community leaders.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026
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