Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8557

Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act.

ICE Holding Facilities: 12-Hour Limit and Safety Standards

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill is sponsored only by Democrats and deals with a very controversial topic. Without support from both parties, it is unlikely to move forward in the current political environment.

Key Points

This bill would stop immigration officials from keeping people in temporary holding rooms for more than 12 hours. These rooms are meant for quick processing, but some people have been held there for much longer than intended.
The plan requires these facilities to be clean and safe. It also says every person must get a meal at least every 6 hours. Children and pregnant women would get food and milk whenever they need it.
There are some exceptions for emergencies. If there is a natural disaster, a medical emergency, or a major delay in transportation, officials could hold someone longer than 12 hours.
To make sure the rules are followed, the government would have to keep records of every time someone stays too long. They would also have to send a report to Congress every year explaining why it happened.

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Milestones

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Apr 28, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 28, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act.

Bill NumberHR 8557

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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