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Congress·In Committee·S. 3894

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Bill Requiring Local Consent for New ICE Detention Centers

Respect for Local Communities Act

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from building or opening new immigration detention centers without first getting a signed agreement from local leaders. This includes the town's mayor, the local council, and the state's governor.
  • Before a new facility can be started, the government must allow the public to submit comments for 30 days. They also have to release reports showing how the center would affect the local economy and the town's water, electricity, and waste systems.
  • The goal is to give communities more say in where these facilities are located. It addresses concerns that the federal government sometimes places detention centers in areas without considering the impact on local resources or the wishes of the people living there.
  • The government would also be required to notify Congress at least 30 days before starting work on a new site. They must provide lawmakers with copies of the signed agreements from the local and state officials who approved the project.
ImmigrationCivil Rights

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 23, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Feb 23, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Respect for Local Communities Act

Bill NumberS 3894
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 3

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