S. 4786: Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: June 15, 2026

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (June 15, 2026)

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Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

This bill provides the right for a state governor or state public health official to conduct safety inspections of DHS detention facilities without prior notice. 

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