Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act

# Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act (HR 7470) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from operating in Washington County, Maryland. If passed, ICE agents would not be allowed to conduct immigration enforcement activities, arrests, or operations within the county's borders. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Washington County residents and businesses, as well as ICE operations in that specific area. It could impact immigration enforcement policies at the local level and would limit federal immigration enforcement activities in the region. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process.

This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD-6) in April during the 119th Congress. *Note: The provided information is limited. For more details on specific provisions, arguments for/against the bill, or updates to its status, you may want to check Congress.gov or other legislative tracking resources.*.