Immigration Detention: Medical Neglect Reporting System
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a system for detainees to submit complaints with respect to medical neglect, and for other purposes.
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Immigration oversight bills often face strong opposition in a divided Congress and this bill currently lacks support from the opposing party.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced the Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act of 2026 (HR 10027), which would create a standardized online system for reporting medical neglect in ICE facilities. The bill requires independent experts with 5-10 years of experience to review all submitted complaints.
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove announced legislation to establish a formal system for immigration detainees to report medical neglect. The proposal includes a mandate for DHS to provide immediate treatment if neglect is found and allows for appeals to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a system for detainees to submit complaints with respect to medical neglect, and for other purposes.
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