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H.R.8984

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.

Introduced·5/21/26

Federal HB8984, the Respect Our Communities Act, mandates public comment, local government agreements, and congressional notification for new DHS.

Federal HB8984, the Respect Our Communities Act, requires the Department of Homeland Security to follow specific procedures before constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center. This includes issuing a public notice in the Federal Register open for at least 30 days for public comments, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice. The act aims to ensure transparency and local government involvement in such activities.

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History

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

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.