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.

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Summary of Bill HR 8494

This bill, designated as H.R. 8494 in the 119th Congress, aims to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from engaging in or altering contracts to create new immigration detention models, which includes facilities like warehouses, modular structures, tents, and processing centers. Introduced on April 23, 2026, the bill focuses on restricting the establishment or operation of such detention facilities by the Department of Homeland Security.

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 Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. as of April 23, 2026

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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.