Bills · HR 7347
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7347Immigration
Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses concerns about transparency and accountability within immigration detention facilities, where conditions have sometimes been criticized. If this bill becomes law, it would create a standardized system for tracking detainee health, making it harder for health issues to go undocumented or unaddressed. The anonymous complaint system aims to empower detainees to report mistreatment or inadequate care without fear, potentially leading to quicker intervention in problematic situations.
Without this bill, the current level of transparency and oversight over health conditions in detention centers would remain unchanged, potentially leaving existing issues unaddressed. This legislation seeks to ensure that facilities are held accountable for providing adequate care and that Congress has the necessary access to monitor conditions. It touches upon the human rights of individuals in government custody and the public's right to know about how taxpayer-funded facilities are operating.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all immigration detention facilities to establish an internet-accessible, near real-time system for tracking detainee health conditions, including diseases, injuries, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes.
This provision aims to create a comprehensive and timely record of detainee health, making it easier to identify and address systemic health issues and individual cases of neglect.
PROVISION 02
Mandates an anonymous, multilingual system for detainees to report health concerns, along with a requirement for prompt investigation (within 14 days) by federal watchdogs if retaliation for reporting occurs.
This protects detainees who come forward with complaints, encouraging reporting of problems that might otherwise go unreported due to fear of reprisal.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that if a facility receives three verified health complaints, the Secretary of Homeland Security must decide whether to terminate the contract with the facility operator and publicly announce that decision if they choose to terminate.
This introduces a direct consequence for facilities that repeatedly fail to address serious health concerns, creating a mechanism for accountability.
PROVISION 04
Ensures members of Congress and their designated staff have unrestricted access to immigration detention facilities for oversight purposes, without requiring prior notice for Members of Congress.
This provision enhances Congressional oversight capabilities, allowing elected officials to directly inspect conditions and ensure accountability.
PROVISION 05
Requires annual audits of health conditions at each facility by the DHS Inspector General, with a specific focus on gender-related health protections, such as menstrual care and pregnancy outcomes.
This ensures ongoing scrutiny of health standards and highlights the importance of tailored care for specific populations within detention.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSFEB 5
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
FEB 5
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
FEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7347
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionFeb 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
House BillHR 7347Immigration
Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
44
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