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House bill · H.R. 7708 (119th Congress)

PAPERS Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 25, 2026

Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (U.S. Representative, ME-1, Democratic)

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Summary

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to return identification documents and personal effects to individuals upon their release from immigration custody.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Feb 25, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Feb 25, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Feb 25, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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