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A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.

2/24/2026, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 3894

This bill introduced in the 119th Congress is aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security from establishing new processing sites or detention centers without specific protocols. It mandates the DHS to solicit public comments, engage in written agreements with State and local authorities, and notify Congress before undertaking any such activities.

Current Status of Bill S 3894

Bill S 3894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 23, 2026. Bill S 3894 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 23, 2026.  Bill S 3894's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 23, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3894

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3894

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3894

A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.

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