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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

USA116th CongressS-2135| Senate 
| Updated: 7/17/2019
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate health care. CBP shall conduct the screening within 12 hours of each alien's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities. The bill imposes various requirements related to the services, personnel, and infrastructure for providing such screenings, such as providing interpreters, chaperones, and mental health treatment when necessary. CBP shall ensure detainees have access to drinking water, toilets, sanitation facilities, hygiene products, food, and shelter. The bill imposes certain standards relating to such requirements, such as the minimum amount of drinking water for each detainee and the acceptable temperature range of the shelters. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall enter into memoranda of understanding with various emergency government relief agencies to address instances when surge capacity is necessary. The Inspector General of DHS shall conduct unannounced inspections of ports of entry, border patrol stations, and detention facilities and report the results to Congress. The Government Accountability Office shall assess CBP management of such facilities and whether CBP and DHS processes are in compliance with this bill's requirements.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3239
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3239
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

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  • HR 116-3239: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

USA116th CongressS-2135| Senate 
| Updated: 7/17/2019
Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate health care. CBP shall conduct the screening within 12 hours of each alien's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities. The bill imposes various requirements related to the services, personnel, and infrastructure for providing such screenings, such as providing interpreters, chaperones, and mental health treatment when necessary. CBP shall ensure detainees have access to drinking water, toilets, sanitation facilities, hygiene products, food, and shelter. The bill imposes certain standards relating to such requirements, such as the minimum amount of drinking water for each detainee and the acceptable temperature range of the shelters. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall enter into memoranda of understanding with various emergency government relief agencies to address instances when surge capacity is necessary. The Inspector General of DHS shall conduct unannounced inspections of ports of entry, border patrol stations, and detention facilities and report the results to Congress. The Government Accountability Office shall assess CBP management of such facilities and whether CBP and DHS processes are in compliance with this bill's requirements.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3239
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3239
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3239: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCosmetics and personal careCrime preventionCrimes against childrenDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement officersLighting, heating, coolingMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthNutrition and dietPrescription drugsPublic-private cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesWater use and supplyWomen's health