What does Preamble of S 3894 do?

This bill aims to restrict the Department of Homeland Security's 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 written agreements with State and local officials. The bill also requires DHS to provide advance notice to Congress regarding these activities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3894 do?

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

What does DEFINITIONS. of S 3894 do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Appropriate local government officials” are defined as the mayor or equivalent elected official, and a majority of the relevant legislative authority, in the jurisdiction 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, beginning after the Act's enactment.

What does REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW ICE PROCESSING SITES AND DETENTION of S 3894 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, and compliance with federal guidance, environmental regulations, and including an economic impact analysis and engineering review. After the comment period, the agency head must consider and respond to significant comments and enter into a written agreement with local government officials and the Governor of the relevant state. The agency head must submit a report to several Congressional committees, including copies of the agreement, at least 30 days before the project can proceed.

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Respect for Local Communities Act — S. 3894

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

Author: Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

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This bill restricts the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from building, acquiring, renovating, or operating new immigration processing sites or detention centers without public comment and agreements with state and local officials.
Before proceeding with such projects, DHS must publish a public notice, solicit and respond to public comments, and enter into written agreements with local government officials and the state governor.
The bill requires DHS to provide advance notice and reports to Congress regarding these activities, including copies of agreements, prior to project commencement.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7652(In Committee)Official page

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