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US HB7652
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Pappas
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating new ICE processing sites or detention centers without first completing a public comment process lasting at least 30 days via Federal Register notice
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Requires DHS to obtain signed, written agreements from both the state governor and appropriate local government officials (mayor/county executive and majority of local council) before proceeding with any new facility
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Mandates a 30-day advance notice to six congressional committees (Homeland Security, Appropriations, and Judiciary committees in both chambers) with a copy of the executed local agreement
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Requires public notices to include an economic impact analysis, engineering review addressing waste, water, and electrical demands, and documentation of compliance with federal detention standards and environmental regulations
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Applies to any facility operated by or contracted with ICE that temporarily holds persons pending immigration removal operations, including facilities under the Detention Reengineering Initiative
Legislative Description
Respect for Local Communities Act
Immigration
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2/23/2026