The public record · 119th Congress

Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

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To authorize sitting Governors to conduct health and safety oversight inspections of immigration detention facilities located within their states, and to establish a reporting mechanism to Congress on conditions found therein.Official Title as Introduced

Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 9271·House·Bill·Immigration

Rep. Adriano Espaillat(Democratic-New York-13)·

Jun 11, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jun 11, 2026

HouseReferred 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.

Jun 11, 2026

Jul 7, 2026

House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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Bill text

Jun 11, 2026As introduced in the House