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Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5346| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2020
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (6)
Juan Vargas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2019 This bill requires an investigation and reports for each death of an alien in Department of Homeland Security or Department of Health and Human Services custody. Within 24 hours of such a death, the relevant department shall provide to Congress a publicly available report containing (1) the name, gender, race, ethnicity, and age of the deceased; (2) the date, time, and location of the death; and (3) the circumstances surrounding the death. The relevant department shall conduct an investigation within 30 days of the death of an alien in its custody, including an analysis of (1) the root cause of the death, and (2) any policy or systemic changes that could reduce the possibility of such a death in the future. The results of such an investigation shall be reported to Congress and made publicly available on the internet.
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Timeline
Dec 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 6, 2019
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.
Jan 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jan 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • December 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 6, 2019
    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.


  • January 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • January 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • January 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDetention of personsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelImmigrant health and welfareRefugees, asylum, displaced persons

Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5346| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2020
Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2019 This bill requires an investigation and reports for each death of an alien in Department of Homeland Security or Department of Health and Human Services custody. Within 24 hours of such a death, the relevant department shall provide to Congress a publicly available report containing (1) the name, gender, race, ethnicity, and age of the deceased; (2) the date, time, and location of the death; and (3) the circumstances surrounding the death. The relevant department shall conduct an investigation within 30 days of the death of an alien in its custody, including an analysis of (1) the root cause of the death, and (2) any policy or systemic changes that could reduce the possibility of such a death in the future. The results of such an investigation shall be reported to Congress and made publicly available on the internet.
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Timeline
Dec 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 6, 2019
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.
Jan 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Jan 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • December 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 6, 2019
    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.


  • January 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • January 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • January 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (6)
Juan Vargas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDetention of personsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelImmigrant health and welfareRefugees, asylum, displaced persons