To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the performance of certain Department of Homeland Security counsel functions by State officers and employees, and for other purposes.

# HR 7664 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would allow state government employees to perform certain legal functions that are currently handled by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifically, it would enable states to take on some of the counsel or legal advisory work related to immigration matters that DHS attorneys typically handle. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect state governments, DHS, and individuals involved in immigration proceedings.

It could change how immigration cases are processed by shifting some legal responsibilities from federal to state officials. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Derek Schmidt (R-KS) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill's specific provisions and details are not publicly available in standard summaries, so the exact scope of which DHS counsel functions would transfer to states remains unclear from the information provided.