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HR 453 117th Congress House

HELD Act

Official title: To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or l… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To deny Federal funding to any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect any law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes a State or local law enforcement official from maintaining custody of an alien pursuant to an immigration detainer issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 25, 2021 Introduced by: Calvert, Ken Republican · California See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Border security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Latest action March 5, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Help Ensure Legal Detainers Act or the HELD Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds by a state or local subdivision that has in effect a law, policy, or procedure that prevents or impedes (1) a timely response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security for information about an alien in custody, including the alien's estimated release date; or (2) compliance with a detainer request.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 453: HELD Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-453/
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"H.R. 453: HELD Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-453/.
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H.R. 453, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-453/.
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