H.R. 9271: Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: June 11, 2026

Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (July 7, 2026)

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Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

This bill gives state governors the right to inspect DHS detention facilities without notice.

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