Respect for Local Communities Act

Senate Bill

S. 3894

119th Congress

Respect for Local Communities Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to follow three steps before building, buying, renovating, or operating any new immigration processing site or detention center. The agency would need to allow the public to submit comments, get written agreements from state and local officials, and notify Congress in advance.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Introduced2/23/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Respect for Local Communities Act

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to follow three steps before building, buying, renovating, or operating any new immigration processing site or detention center. The agency would need to allow the public to submit comments, get writt

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This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to follow three steps before building, buying, renovating, or operating any new immigration processing site or detention center. The agency would need to allow the public to submit comments, get written agreements from state and local officials, and notify Congress in advance.

Bill Number: 3894
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Respect for Local Communities Act
Bill Number: 3894
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Summary: This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to follow three steps before building, buying, renovating, or operating any new immigration processing site or detention center. The agency would need to allow the public to submit comments, get written agreements from state and local offic

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to follow three steps before building, buying, renovating, or operating any new immigration processing site or detention center. The agency would need to allow the public to submit comments, get written agreements from state and local officials, and notify Congress in advance.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The Department of Homeland Security would be prohibited from opening new processing sites or detention centers without completing specific requirements first.
The agency would need to create a way for members of the public to submit comments about any proposed new facility.
State and local government officials would need to sign written agreements before a new facility could move forward in their area.
The Department would be required to give advance notice to Congress before constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new facility.
These requirements would apply to all types of new facilities used for processing or detaining individuals under DHS authority.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect communities where the Department of Homeland Security plans to establish new immigration facilities by giving local residents and officials a formal role in the process. It would impact the Department's ability to quickly establish new detention or processing sites by adding procedural steps. Congress would gain earlier visibility into DHS facility plans, and state and local governments would have veto power through the requirement for signed agreements.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3894, 119th Congress (2026). "Respect for Local Communities Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3894

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