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Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

H.R. 1061 · House bill Immigration

A Democratic bill with 157 Democratic cosponsors · See all 157 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Protecting Sensitive Locations Act" seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict immigration enforcement near specific sensitive sites. It prohibits enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of these locations unless exigent circumstances exist. The bill establishes strict protocols for officers, requiring them to act discreetly and consult supervisors when uncertainty arises regarding such circumstances. It also mandates annual training for officials and requires several layers of reporting to Congress and oversight offices. If enforcement is carried out in violation of these rules, the resulting information cannot be used in removal proceedings.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Scored +7

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill restricts immigration enforcement near sensitive locations like churches, schools, and medical facilities.

  • Scored +6

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates detailed reporting of enforcement actions at sensitive locations to the Inspector General and Congress.

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill creates buffer zones around schools, playgrounds, and child care facilities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.