Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act.

This bill would limit how long U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facilities can be used to hold a detainee to 12 hours, unless exceptional circumstances apply. Exceptional circumstances include medical emergencies, natural disasters or facility disruptions, transportation delays outside the agency's control, and other urgent conditions decided by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill sets conditions for these facilities, including meals at least every 6 hours, drinking water in each room, and immediate access to food and drinks for minors and pregnant or breastfeeding women. It also requires records of any longer stays to be kept for 5 years, an annual report to Congress, and periodic audits by the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General.

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Sponsors

• Greg Stanton Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors