H2009
An Act supporting and honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawful detainments (SHIELD Act)
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Bill overview
This bill, officially known as the SHIELD Act, aims to support and recognize the lawful detainments carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It focuses on providing clarity and support related to these detainments. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently accompanied a study order (H5281).
Key provisions
- Supports and recognizes lawful detainments by ICE.
- Relates to federal immigration detainers issued by ICE.
- Was accompanied by a study order (H5281).
- Referenced the Judiciary committee.
- Scheduled for a hearing on November 25, 2025.
Who is affected
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Individuals subject to ICE detainers
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Primary sponsor
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Colleen M. Garry
Kelly W. Pease
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.2009 194th (Current)
An Act supporting and honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawful detainments (SHIELD Act)
By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to federal immigration detainers issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2009
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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