Respect Our Communities Act
Immigration: Local Approval for New Detention Centers
Legislative Progress
This bill gives local governments a veto over federal immigration operations, which is a major change that rarely gains enough support to pass both houses of Congress.
Key Points
- This bill would stop the Department of Homeland Security from building or opening new immigration detention centers without first getting permission from local and state leaders.
- Before a new site could open, the government would have to hold a 30-day public comment period where people living in the area could share their thoughts and concerns.
- The government would also be required to study how a new facility would affect the local economy, water supply, and power grid to ensure the town can handle the extra demand.
- A new facility could only move forward if the Governor and local officials, like the Mayor and City Council, sign a written agreement allowing it.
- Finally, the agency would have to give Congress a 30-day heads-up and a full report before starting any work on a new site.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Respect Our Communities Act
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