Rep. Espaillat Introduces Bill to Let Governors Inspect ICE Detention Centers
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is actively moving through the initial committee review phase.
This bill faces a tough path because it involves federal control over immigration, which is a very partisan issue. It is currently sitting in committees where many similar bills never move forward.
Visa holders who end up in immigration detention would gain the same health and safety protections as all other detainees under this bill. Governor inspections could help ensure that people detained during visa disputes or revocations are held in humane conditions.
“any facility located within the United States that is used for the detention of individuals in the custody of the Secretary”
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
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026
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