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End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act

USA116th CongressS-4741| Senate 
| Updated: 9/29/2020
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act This bill imposes requirements related to individuals in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services. ICE may not transfer an individual between ICE facilities until the COVID-19 transmission rate in the United States meets or drops below a certain threshold. In addition, ICE may not apprehend or transfer an individual between an ICE detention facility and a facility operated by an outside entity, such as a state or local prison, unless the individual is tested for COVID-19 and placed in quarantine (1) for 14 consecutive days, or (2) until the test comes back negative. These two requirements shall not prohibit the transfer of (1) an individual solely to process that individual's release from custody, or (2) a minor from ICE custody to the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. If ICE cannot ensure compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 (including maintaining social distancing requirements at all times) in any ICE facility, ICE shall (1) immediately review the custody of all detained individuals in that facility, and (2) release individuals found eligible for release.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8799
Introduced in House
  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8799
    Introduced in House

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8799: End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act
Border security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth promotion and preventive careImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methods

End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act

USA116th CongressS-4741| Senate 
| Updated: 9/29/2020
End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act This bill imposes requirements related to individuals in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services. ICE may not transfer an individual between ICE facilities until the COVID-19 transmission rate in the United States meets or drops below a certain threshold. In addition, ICE may not apprehend or transfer an individual between an ICE detention facility and a facility operated by an outside entity, such as a state or local prison, unless the individual is tested for COVID-19 and placed in quarantine (1) for 14 consecutive days, or (2) until the test comes back negative. These two requirements shall not prohibit the transfer of (1) an individual solely to process that individual's release from custody, or (2) a minor from ICE custody to the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. If ICE cannot ensure compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 (including maintaining social distancing requirements at all times) in any ICE facility, ICE shall (1) immediately review the custody of all detained individuals in that facility, and (2) release individuals found eligible for release.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8799
Introduced in House
  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8799
    Introduced in House
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8799: End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth promotion and preventive careImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methods