DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Sep 3
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What it does
The DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with local officials, community stakeholders, public health authorities, and emergency services before constructing or contracting for any immigration detention facility, including assessing impacts on healthcare, water, power, roads, and emergency services. It mandates a public meeting, a 60-day comment period, and a response to public feedback, while prohibiting construction in municipalities that officially ban such facilities and barring the use of non-residential structures (like warehouses) or military installations for immigration detention. The bill aims to increase transparency and local input in decisions about immigration detention infrastructure.
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