# 116-hr-9039: Practical Alternatives to Detention Act

116-hr-9039, Practical Alternatives to Detention Act, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] (R-MI); status Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-9039
- Congress: 116
- Title: Practical Alternatives to Detention Act
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2020-12-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] (R-MI)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Practical Alternatives to Detention Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully implement and use alternatives to detention programs for aliens who are not subject to mandatory detention. For such alternatives to detention programs, DHS shall prioritize certain aliens, such as those who are pregnant or have serious medical needs.

## Related bills

- 116-hr-9041: National Emergencies Reform Act
- 116-hr-9040: Protect Asylum Seekers Act
- 116-hr-9026: FISA Oversight Correction Act
- 116-hr-9025: Intelligence Community Congressional Whistleblowing Improvement Act
- 116-hr-8997: Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act
- 116-hr-8996: Jones Act Repeal Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-9039 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/9039)

## Related
- [116-hr-9041: National Emergencies Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-9041)
- [116-hr-9040: Protect Asylum Seekers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-9040)
- [116-hr-9026: FISA Oversight Correction Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-9026)
- [116-hr-9025: Intelligence Community Congressional Whistleblowing Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-9025)
- [116-hr-8997: Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8997)
- [116-hr-8996: Jones Act Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8996)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-9039 (as of 2025-11-18).