Washington County, Maryland, could not host DHS immigration detention or holding centers. The bill would also block federal money for those centers and let several groups sue to enforce the ban.
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Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Latest action on H.R. 7470: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Washington County residents and local officials because it would stop DHS immigration detention centers from being placed there. It also affects DHS, ICE, private detention contractors, and local governments that might otherwise take part in a detention project in the county.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would decide where DHS can hold people for civil immigration reasons. Washington County would be taken off the table by law. Local residents and officials would also get a direct way to challenge any covered detention project in federal court. The bill does not say how this would affect detention space or immigration enforcement outside the county.
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Officially: Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act
Washington County, Maryland, could not host DHS immigration detention or holding centers. The bill would also block federal money for those centers and let several groups sue to enforce the ban.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Border Security and Enforcement
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (2/11/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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