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No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7161
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate 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.
To limit the use of Federal contractors to perform certain enforcement activities under the immigration laws, and for other purposes.
Comments
King Clayton
586
1 month ago
This is so unfair. How will this impact us all in the long run?
Isabella Lin
679
1 month 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
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7161
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