H.R. 7652: Respect for Local Communities Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Feb. 23, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb. 23, 2026)
Respect for Local Communities Act
This bill requires DHS to file notice in the Federal Register, accept public comments, and enter into written agreements with appropriate State and local officials before constructing or acquiring ICE detention space.
Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-2) (Feb. 23, 2026)
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6) (Feb. 24, 2026)
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-6) (Feb. 25, 2026)
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC-4) (March 3, 2026)
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-3) (March 3, 2026)
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) (March 4, 2026)