Bill Summary: HR 7190 - To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services

Overview

This bill aims to abolish immigration detention and end the use of electronic monitoring (ankle monitors) for noncitizens. It would repeal key authorities and provisions that allow for the detention and monitoring of noncitizens. Instead, the bill redirects funding from detention and monitoring programs towards community-based wrap-around services.

Key Provisions

1. Ending Detention: Within 6 months, the Secretary of Homeland Security must release all noncitizens currently detained and repeal the statutory authorities that allow for immigration detention.
2. Terminating Detention Contracts: Within 2 years, the Secretary of Homeland Security must terminate all existing contracts related to immigration detention and monitoring programs.
3. Removing Ankle Monitors: Within 6 months, the Secretary of Homeland Security must remove all ankle monitors from noncitizens being monitored. After 6 months, no federal funds can be used for ankle monitors or monitoring programs.
4. Ending Secure Communities: Within 2 years, no federal funds can be used for information sharing partnerships between DHS and state/local law enforcement to identify and target noncitizens.
5. Redirecting Funding: The bill aims to redirect funding from detention and monitoring programs towards community-based wrap-around services for noncitizens.

Impacted Stakeholders

• Noncitizens currently in immigration detention or under electronic monitoring
• Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies involved in immigration enforcement and information sharing
• Private detention and monitoring service providers who contract with the government
• Community organizations that would receive redirected funding for wrap-around services

Timeline and Procedure

• The bill was introduced in the House on January 21, 2026 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security.
• It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take several actions within specific timeframes, such as releasing detainees and terminating contracts.
• The bill also includes provisions that prohibit the use of federal funds for certain detention, monitoring, and information sharing activities after set deadlines.

Overall, this legislation represents a significant shift away from immigration detention and monitoring towards a more community-based approach focused on wrap-around services for noncitizens.