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Congress·In Progress·26 days ago

House Bill Would Set Minimum Health and Living Standards for ICE and CBP Detainees

Also known as: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • Congress proposes new rules requiring ICE and Border Patrol to provide medical screenings for all detainees. Most people would get a checkup within 12 hours, but children, pregnant women, and the elderly would be seen within 6 hours to identify urgent health needs.
  • The bill sets specific standards for basic needs, including at least one gallon of drinking water per day, three meals totaling at least 2,000 calories for adults, and daily access to private showers and hygiene products like soap and toothbrushes.
  • Facilities would be required to keep living areas at a comfortable temperature between 68 and 74 degrees. It also limits overcrowding and requires that families stay together unless there is a safety concern.
  • To prevent abuse, the policy requires video cameras in detention areas and mandates that the footage be saved for 90 days. It also ensures that detainees have access to interpreters, including those who speak indigenous languages.
  • Government inspectors would be required to perform unannounced visits to check if facilities are following these rules. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security would have to publish regular reports on any complaints of sexual abuse at these locations.
ImmigrationHealthcareCivil Rights

Milestones

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Feb 4, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018)

Feb 3, 2026House

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Introduced in House

Related News

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ABC 6 News·27 days ago

Rep. Craig introduces legislation to establish care standards for people in ICE, CBP custody

Rep. Angie Craig joined Rep. Raul Ruiz in introducing the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act. The bill requires timely, in-person medical screenings and ensures basic humanitarian standards for those in federal custody amid rising tensions and oversight concerns.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

Bill NumberHR 7335
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018)

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(86)
D: 86

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