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No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026

5/19/2026, 10:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8727

The No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026, introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8727 on May 11, 2026, aims to address issues related to illegal captivity. The bill's text focuses on preventing and prohibiting unlawful confinement and extensions in various contexts. Specific directives or actions proposed within the bill are further detailed in the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8727/BILLS-119hr8727ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 8727

Bill HR 8727 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2026. Bill HR 8727 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2026.  Bill HR 8727's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8727

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8727

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8727

No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026
No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate immigration detainers.

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