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HB9271Introduced in the House

Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

IntroducedHouse Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement

Introduced by Adriano Espaillat, District NY-13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To authorize sitting Governors to conduct health and safety oversight inspections of immigration detention facilities located within their states, and to establish a reporting mechanism to Congress on conditions found therein.

Where it stands

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

July 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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