H.R. 9271

Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

Sponsor: Adriano Espaillat

1 cosponsor

Bonnie Watson Coleman

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Introduced Jun 11
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Introduced Jun 11
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (Jul 7)

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Sec. 1. Short title

Sec. 2. Findings and purpose

Sec. 3. Definitions

Sec. 4. Right of access for health and safety oversight

Sec. 5. Notice requirements

(a) Governor access. The Governor of a State may conduct a health and safety inspection without prior notice.

(b) Designated State officials. An authorized oversight official shall provide advance notice to the Secretary not less than 24 hours before conducting a health and safety inspection. Notice shall be provided in writing to both the facility operator and to the ICE Field Office Director with jurisdiction over the facility.

Sec. 6. Facility obligations and security protocols

Sec. 7. Reporting to congress

Sec. 8. Enforcement and remedies

Sec. 9. Relationship to existing law

Sec. 10. Authorization of appropriations

Sec. 11. Effective date