What does Preamble of HR 7652 do?

This bill aims to restrict the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ability to construct, acquire, renovate, or operate new processing sites or detention centers. The bill requires DHS to establish a mechanism for public comments before undertaking such activities. It mandates DHS to enter into a signed, written agreement with State and local officials. The bill also requires DHS to provide advance notice to Congress regarding these activities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7652 do?

This bill is formally titled the Respect for Local Communities Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 7652 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Appropriate local government officials” includes the mayor or county executive and a majority of the relevant legislative authority where a new processing facility or detention center is located. “New processing site or detention center” refers to facilities operated by or contracted with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including those designed under the Detention Reengineering Initiative, used to temporarily hold individuals during immigration removal processes, starting on or after the Act's enactment date.

What does REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW ICE PROCESSING SITES AND DETENTION of HR 7652 do?

This section establishes requirements for the Department of Homeland Security or other Federal agencies before constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating new processing sites or detention centers for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Agencies must issue a public notice in the Federal Register, open for at least 30 days of public comment, detailing the project's scope, due diligence process, environmental compliance, and economic/engineering impact. The agency head must consider and respond to significant public comments and enter into a written agreement with local government officials and the state governor. A report detailing the planned construction and the executed agreement must be submitted to several Congressional committees, with a 30-day waiting period before the project can proceed.

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Respect for Local Communities Act — HR. 7652

Last updated: 2/23/2026 · Introduced: 2/23/2026

Author: Chris Pappas (D-NH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restricts the Department of Homeland Security's ability to build or operate new immigration processing sites and detention centers.
Before undertaking such projects, DHS must solicit public comments, consider those comments, and enter into written agreements with state and local officials.
The bill requires DHS to notify Congress and provide detailed reports about planned construction projects, including the agreements reached with local governments, before proceeding.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3894(In Committee)Official page

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