DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10259, the DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete a series of steps before building or contracting for any new immigration detention facility, including one obtained by purchase or lease. These steps include consulting with local officials, community members, utility representatives, public health authorities, and emergency responders; assessing potential impacts on healthcare, emergency services, water and electric infrastructure, and roads; holding a public meeting; and providing a 60-day public comment period with responses. The bill would also bar DHS from building a detention facility in a municipality whose local government has formally prohibited such construction, and would require coordination with local health authorities on contagious-disease protocols within detention facilities.
The bill would additionally prohibit converting non-residential structures, such as warehouses or storage facilities, into detention centers, and would bar constructing or operating immigration detention facilities on U.S. military installations. These provisions primarily affect DHS, its component agencies (CBP and ICE), local governments, and communities near proposed detention sites, as well as any contractors involved in facility construction.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Veronica Escobar and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, with additional referral to the Committees on Homeland Security and Armed Services. It has not yet been considered by committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10259 do?
- H.R. 10259, the DHS Community Consultation Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete a series of steps before building or contracting for any new immigration detention facility, including one obtained by purchase or lease. These steps include consulting with local officials, community members, utility representatives, public health authorities, and emergency responders; assessing potential impacts on healthcare, emergency services, water and electric infrastructure, and roads; holding a public meeting; and providing a 60-day public comment period with responses. The bill would also bar DHS from building a detention facility in a municipality whose local government has formally prohibited such construction, and would require coordination with local health authorities on contagious-disease protocols within detention facilities. The bill would additionally prohibit converting non-residential structures, such as warehouses or storage facilities, into detention centers, and would bar constructing or operating immigration detention facilities on U.S. military installations. These provisions primarily affect DHS, its component agencies (CBP and ICE), local governments, and communities near proposed detention sites, as well as any contractors involved in facility construction. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Veronica Escobar and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, with additional referral to the Committees on Homeland Security and Armed Services. It has not yet been considered by committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 10259 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10259. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10259?
- H.R. 10259 was sponsored by Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10259?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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. (3 Sep 2026).
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