State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

House Bill

H.R. 7664

119th Congress

State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 24, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Derek Schmidt

R - KS

Cosponsors

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Summary

HR 7664 would allow state government lawyers and officials to perform certain legal functions normally handled by Department of Homeland Security attorneys in immigration proceedings. This bill essentially creates a pathway for states to directly participate in federal immigration enforcement through their own legal representatives, potentially expanding the capacity to prosecute immigration cases.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/24/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

HR 7664 would allow state government lawyers and officials to perform certain legal functions normally handled by Department of Homeland Security attorneys in immigration proceedings. This bill essentially creates a pathway for states to directly participate i

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HR 7664 would allow state government lawyers and officials to perform certain legal functions normally handled by Department of Homeland Security attorneys in immigration proceedings. This bill essentially creates a pathway for states to directly participate in federal immigration enforcement through their own legal representatives, potentially expanding the capacity to prosecute immigration cases.

Bill Number: 7664
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act
Bill Number: 7664
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Summary: HR 7664 would allow state government lawyers and officials to perform certain legal functions normally handled by Department of Homeland Security attorneys in immigration proceedings. This bill essentially creates a pathway for states to directly participate in federal immigration enforcement throug

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7664 would allow state government lawyers and officials to perform certain legal functions normally handled by Department of Homeland Security attorneys in immigration proceedings. This bill essentially creates a pathway for states to directly participate in federal immigration enforcement through their own legal representatives, potentially expanding the capacity to prosecute immigration cases.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes state officers and employees to act as legal counsel in federal immigration matters currently handled by DHS attorneys
Could significantly increase state involvement in immigration enforcement and deportation proceedings
May lead to variation in how immigration law is enforced depending on which state is involved in a case
Raises questions about coordination between state and federal immigration policies, particularly in states with differing approaches to immigration

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect immigrants facing deportation proceedings and states seeking a more direct role in immigration enforcement. It could accelerate the pace of immigration cases by adding state resources to the system, but may also create inconsistencies in how cases are handled across different states. Communities with large immigrant populations could see changes in local enforcement priorities and legal proceedings.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7664, 119th Congress (2026). "State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7664

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