Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7939

Say No to Warrantless Searches Act

Immigration: New Warrant Requirements for Property Searches

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It was recently introduced and is considered active, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet.

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Immigration bills are often very controversial and hard to pass in a divided Congress. This bill was introduced by a single member and has not yet gained broad bipartisan support.

Key Points

This bill would stop federal agents from searching private property during immigration checks unless they have a warrant from a judge. Currently, some rules allow agents to operate near the border without the same warrant requirements that apply to other types of law enforcement.
The rule would apply to all federal law enforcement officers doing immigration work. There are two main exceptions where a warrant is not needed. These are if the property owner gives permission or if there is an emergency that requires immediate action.
The goal is to protect the constitutional rights of people living near the border or in areas where immigration enforcement is common. It ensures that living in these areas does not mean you have fewer privacy rights than people in other parts of the country.
The bill clarifies that these privacy protections should have always applied. It states that passing this law does not mean these rights were missing before. It simply makes the rules clear for officers to follow during their daily work.

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Milestones

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Mar 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Say No to Warrantless Searches Act

Bill NumberHR 7939

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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