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US HB7190
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Delia Ramirez
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Homeland Security must release all detained noncitizens on their own recognizance within 6 months of enactment
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Repeals multiple sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act authorizing detention, including provisions for apprehension and detention of noncitizens (Section 236) and detention authority during removal proceedings
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Terminates all federal immigration detention and monitoring contracts within 2 years; prohibits future federal funding for detention facilities, ankle monitors, and electronic monitoring programs
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Ends the Secure Communities program and prohibits federal funding for information-sharing partnerships between DHS and state/local law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement purposes
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Establishes HHS grant program within 90 days to fund community-based nonprofits providing voluntary wrap-around services including housing, mental health, healthcare access, employment assistance, English classes, and immigration legal assistance
Legislative Description
To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.
Immigration
Last Action
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.
1/21/2026