Improve the standards and oversight of detention facilities for immigrants held in federal custody.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act?
The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act remains in the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees as of July 2026. House committee leaders must schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but the vast majority of bills fail to receive a committee vote and never reach the floor. This effort has seen no action since December 2, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act (H.R. 6397 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since December 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2760 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2760 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1208 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1208 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
