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HB7652Introduced in the House

Respect for Local Communities Act

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Christopher Pappas, District NH-1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

February 23, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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