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H.R.7470

Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act

Introduced·2/10/26

Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from establishing or operating an immigration detention facility in Washington County, Maryland.

The Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from establishing or operating an immigration detention or holding facility in Washington County, Maryland. It also prohibits the use of funds for such activities. The act allows residents of Washington County, the government of Washington County, a Member of Congress, or the State of Maryland to bring an action in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland to enforce this prohibition.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
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History

Feb 11

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Feb 10

House

Introduced in House

Feb 10

House

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.