No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-13T18:32:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7161 No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/13/2026, 6:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7161

H.R. 7161, introduced in the 119th Congress on January 20, 2026, aims to restrict the involvement of Federal contractors in specific enforcement activities related to immigration laws. The bill likely contains provisions outlining limitations on the use of contractors for these purposes, and possibly includes directives for alternative enforcement methods or increased government oversight in those areas.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7161

Bill HR 7161 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2026. Bill HR 7161 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2026. Bill HR 7161's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7161

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7161

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7161

To limit the use of Federal contractors to perform certain enforcement activities under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.

Comments

King Clayton

551

20 days ago

This is so unfair. How will this impact us all in the long run?

Isabella Lin

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7 days ago

I'm glad to see this bill passing! It's about time we put an end to private bounty hunters being involved in immigration enforcement. This will definitely make a positive impact on our communities. #HR7161 #ImmigrationReform