To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.

Bill Number

H.R. 7190

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Immigration

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-01-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Last Updated

2026-05-16T08:07:20Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

The legislation, H.R. 7190, aims to eliminate immigration detention and electronic monitoring programs in the United States. It seeks to release detained noncitizens (individuals who are not U.S. citizens) and redirect federal funding from enforcement activities to community-based social services that support immigrants and affected individuals.

Key Provisions

• Release and Abolition of Detention: Within six months of enactment, the Secretary of Homeland Security must release all detained noncitizens on their own recognizance (a promise to appear in court without bail or supervision). It repeals various sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that authorize detention during inspections, apprehensions, and removal proceedings.
• Termination of Contracts and Funding: All existing contracts for immigration detention and monitoring must end within two years. After two years, no federal funds can be used for these programs, including facilities or services related to detention.
• End to Electronic Monitoring: Within six months, all ankle monitors must be removed from noncitizens. Federal funding for ankle monitoring is prohibited after this period.
• Restrictions on Enforcement: Prohibits funding for programs like Secure Communities (which shares data between federal and local law enforcement to identify immigrants for deportation) after two years. Limits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funds from being used for civil immigration arrests, detentions, removals, or crimes where immigration status is a key element.
• Grant Program for Social Services: The Secretary of Health and Human Services must establish a grant program within 90 days to fund non-profit organizations in providing voluntary "wrap-around" services, such as housing assistance, mental health care, healthcare access, financial and employment support, English classes, education, and legal aid for immigration matters. Services must be opt-in, free from surveillance, and not require reporting personal information to federal agencies.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Repeals in the INA: Removes authority for detaining noncitizens during border inspections (Section 235), general apprehension and detention (Section 236), and post-removal detention (Section 241). Amends immigration officers' powers (Section 287) to limit warrantless arrests to cases of illegal entry or imminent escape, emphasizing prompt examination.
• Elimination of State and Local Involvement: Repeals laws allowing state and local law enforcement to arrest or detain noncitizens for immigration violations (e.g., sections from the 1996 Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act and Illegal Immigration Reform Act). Ends requirements for government agencies to share immigration information.
• Other Removals: Strikes provisions on "public charge" (immigrants likely to rely on public benefits) and unlawful voting as grounds for deportation (INA Section 237). Prohibits compelling abused individuals to contact abusers during special immigrant status applications.
• Funding Shifts: Redirects resources away from enforcement toward supportive services, with strict prohibitions on using funds for monitoring or data-sharing partnerships.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE would see a major reduction in detention and enforcement operations, requiring a shift to release-based processes and potentially downsizing facilities. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would gain new responsibilities for administering grants, increasing administrative workload.
• On Citizens and Noncitizens: Noncitizens facing immigration proceedings would be released without detention or monitoring, potentially reducing trauma but increasing reliance on court appearances. U.S. citizens and communities could benefit from grants funding local non-profits, improving access to social services for immigrants and mixed-status families.
• On International Relations: Could signal a more humane U.S. immigration policy, potentially improving relations with countries of origin by reducing deportations and family separations, though it might strain border security perceptions with neighboring nations.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Noncitizens and Immigrants: Primary beneficiaries through release from detention, removal of monitoring, and access to voluntary social services.
• Federal Agencies: DHS, ICE (reduced enforcement roles), and HHS (new grant oversight).
• Community Non-Profits: Eligible for grants to provide services, but must avoid any law enforcement ties.
• State and Local Governments/Law Enforcement: Loss of federal partnerships and authority in immigration enforcement, potentially easing local resource burdens but limiting cooperation.
• Private Entities: Companies operating detention facilities or monitoring devices would face contract terminations and lost revenue.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal Implications: Broad repeals could face challenges in courts for altering established INA frameworks, potentially requiring clarification on how releases affect deportation proceedings. The emphasis on voluntary services without surveillance aligns with privacy protections but may complicate tracking for immigration compliance.
• Constitutional Implications: Enhances due process rights under the Fifth Amendment by minimizing pre-hearing detention, reducing risks of prolonged custody without trial. However, it might raise questions about executive enforcement powers under Article II, as it limits warrantless arrests and data-sharing.
• Political Implications: Represents a progressive shift toward decriminalizing immigration, likely sparking debate on border security and public safety. As an introduced bill referred to Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, it could influence broader immigration reform discussions, though passage would require bipartisan support in a divided Congress.

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Sponsor

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Cosponsors (13)

Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Recent Actions

• 2026-01-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
• 2026-01-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
• 2026-01-21: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• 2026-01-21: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• 2026-01-21: Introduced in House
• 2026-01-21: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services. — issued 2026-01-21 — PDF (9 pages)