Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024

This bill requires federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons staff, and U.S. Marshals to immediately provide medical care when someone in their custody shows medical distress (such as breathing difficulties). Negligently failing to do so, resulting in unnecessary pain, injury, or death, becomes a crime punishable by up to one year in prison or fines. Inspector Generals must investigate serious cases and refer them for prosecution, while agencies must provide mandatory medical training to relevant staff. The law directly affects federal officials working in custody settings and applies to all instances where medical distress is visibly present.