H.R. 7652 Introduced Immigration

Respect for Local Communities Act

To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] Introduced February 23, 2026 Cosponsors 7 (7 D) Latest action February 23, 2026

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  1. Feb 23, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Feb 23, 2026 Introduced in House

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