House bill · H.R. 10259 (119th Congress)
DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Veronica Escobar (U.S. Representative, TX-16, Democratic)
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Summary
This bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with local officials and communities before constructing immigration detention facilities, assess impacts, hold public meetings, and allow local governments to prohibit construction.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.
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Full history
- Sep 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Sep 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Sep 3, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
- Sep 3, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
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