U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, has introduced the Department of Homeland Security Community Consultation Act of 2026. This act would create new requirements for the Department of Homeland Security before building or establishing immigration detention facilities.

The act is intended to provide a framework for community consultation prior to the establishment of such facilities. Further details on the specific requirements and provisions of the act are available.

The introduction of this act is part of Congresswoman Escobar's efforts to shape policy on immigration detention facilities, but full details of the proposal can be found through the original source.