What is the current status of HR 7161?

HR 7161 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7161?

HR 7161 was sponsored by Raja Krishnamoorthi (D), Rep.

No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration

IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

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Why This Matters

This bill aims to limit the role of private companies in enforcing immigration laws by stopping contracts that involve tracking individuals. It is important because it seeks to reduce the involvement of private bounty hunters in immigration enforcement activities.

If you are concerned about private companies tracking individuals for immigration enforcement, this bill could help limit that practice.

Who this affects

Individuals with immigration detainers · Private tracking companies

What this bill changes

1This bill stops the Department of Homeland Security from hiring private contractors for immigration enforcement.
2It ends existing contracts that involve locating individuals for immigration purposes.
3The bill prevents federal funds from being used to pay private companies for locating people under immigration detainers.

Last changed 6 months ago · checked hourly

No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration

IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Why This Matters

If you are concerned about private companies tracking individuals for immigration enforcement, this bill could help limit that practice.

Who this affects

Individuals with immigration detainers · Private tracking companies

What this bill changes

1This bill stops the Department of Homeland Security from hiring private contractors for immigration enforcement.
2It ends existing contracts that involve locating individuals for immigration purposes.
3The bill prevents federal funds from being used to pay private companies for locating people under immigration detainers.

Last changed 6 months ago · checked hourly