S. 3894: Respect for Local Communities Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Feb. 23, 2026
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (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.
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) (Feb. 23, 2026)
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) (March 3, 2026)
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) (March 10, 2026)
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) (March 25, 2026)