To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.

5/20/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8494

The bill titled "To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 23, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8494

Bill HR 8494 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8494 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8494's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. as of April 24, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8494

Total Number of Sponsors

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Republican Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

135

Democrat Cosponsors

135

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8494

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8494

To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.

Comments

Eden Stanley

1,022

2 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea at all. It's just going to make things more complicated and cause more problems. We need to find a better solution to this issue. It's just not right. And did you know that this bill also includes provisions for increased funding for border security measures? It's crazy!

Briana Buchanan

1,027

2 months ago

I fully support this bill. It is a step in the right direction to ensure that our immigration detention facilities are humane and appropriate. This will have long-term positive effects on our immigration system and the treatment of individuals in detention.