Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced 2026-06-11
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026” Read the full text
Immigration
What it does
The bill lets a governor, or a state official the governor names, enter immigration detention facilities in their state to inspect health and safety conditions, access detainee areas, talk privately with detainees who agree, and review health and safety records. Federal funds cannot be used to block this access. The bill does not let inspectors direct or delay ICE enforcement actions, release detainees, or create a lawsuit right for detainees, but a governor or official denied access can sue in federal court for a court order granting entry.
Written by AI from the complete official bill text and independently fact-checked against it. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · 2026-06-11
In the House.
Committee, then floor votes in both chambers · next
Official documents
The on-site text is shown verbatim from the GovInfo publication, captured 2026-07-12. The same version at GovInfo.
The numbers
2%
of bills introduced became law in the 118th Congress, 2023 to 2024 (n=16,213)
2
sponsors, out of 218 needed to pass
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (2026-07-07).