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Limits on Immigration Enforcement at Emergency Response Locations

This Act introduces new rules for immigration officers' actions near emergency response locations, such as disaster relief sites or shelters. The goal is to ensure that individuals needing help are not deterred from seeking assistance due to immigration enforcement, thereby enhancing safety and access to emergency services for all citizens.
Key points
Immigration enforcement actions are prohibited within 1,000 feet of protected emergency response locations, except under urgent circumstances (e.g., risk to life).
If these rules are violated, information obtained from such actions cannot be used in deportation proceedings, and the individual concerned may request immediate termination of the proceeding.
The Act mandates annual training for officers and reporting on all actions taken near emergency response locations, aiming to increase transparency and accountability.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5603
Sponsor: Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6]
Process start date: 2025-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emergency Responder Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5603.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immigration enforcement actions are prohibited within 1,000 feet of protected emergency response locations, except under urgent circumstances (e.g., risk to life).
  • If these rules are violated, information obtained from such actions cannot be used in deportation proceedings, and the individual concerned may request immediate termination of the proceeding.
  • The Act mandates annual training for officers and reporting on all actions taken near emergency response locations, aiming to increase transparency and accountability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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