US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB7190

Introduced
1/21/26  

Caption

To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.

Impact

By enacting HB 7190, the federal government would cease to detain noncitizens or use electronic monitoring devices within specified timeframes. This represents a significant shift in immigration policy, aimed at moving away from incarceration approaches towards community support. The act would require substantial changes in how immigration enforcement is conducted and replace the practices associated with detention and monitoring with supportive services that aim to assist noncitizens in various aspects of their lives.

Summary

House Bill 7190 aims to abolish immigration detention and electronic monitoring of noncitizens, redirecting federal funds towards community-based wrap-around services instead. The bill establishes a requirement for the Secretary of Homeland Security to release all noncitizens on their own recognizance within six months of the act's enactment. Furthermore, existing authorities for the apprehension and detention of noncitizens would be repealed, which currently allow the detention of individuals pending immigration status determinations.

Contention

Notably, there could be considerable contention surrounding this legislation. Supporters argue that abolishing detention and monitoring will address human rights concerns and allow noncitizens to integrate more smoothly into society with sufficient support mechanisms in place. However, opponents may raise concerns about the potential for increased immigration violations and the ability of communities to handle the social services required to support this transition. The funding redirection from law enforcement to social services may lead to debates about resource allocation and effectiveness in addressing immigration-related challenges.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB210

Correctional Services - Home Detention - Monitoring and Security

US HB285

Correctional Services - Home Detention - Monitoring and Security

US HB4078

Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment Act of 2025

US HB1174

CD CORR-ELECTRONIC MONITORING

US H5401

Electronic monitoring

US HB7347

Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026

US HB61

Ensuring United Families at the Border ActThis bill addresses the treatment of children who are non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), including by statutorily establishing that there is no presumption that such a child (other than an unaccompanied child) should not be detained for immigration purposes.Specifically, the bill states that the detention of such minors shall be governed by specified sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act and not any other provision of law, judicial ruling, or settlement agreement.(A 1997 settlement agreement, commonly known as the Flores agreement, imposes requirements relating to the treatment of detained alien minors, including requiring such minors to be released or placed in a nonsecure facility after a certain amount of time in detention.)If an adult enters the United States unlawfully with their child, the Department of Homeland Security must detain the adult and child together if the only criminal charge against the adult is a misdemeanor for unlawful entry.This bill also prohibits states from imposing licensing requirements on immigration detention facilities used to detain minors or families with minors.

US HB259

No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards ActThis bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from obligating or expending funds to advertise the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman or its functions to the general public. The office’s functions include investigating violations of the rights of individuals in immigration detention, inspecting immigration detention facilities, and providing assistance to individuals affected by the potential misconduct of DHS officers.

US HB899

Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition

US HB29

Laken Riley ActThis bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over adecision to release a non-U.S. national from custody;failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews;failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country;violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; orfailure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.

Similar Bills

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