HR 5605 United States House · 118th Congress

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

This bill establishes minimum humanitarian standards for individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. It requires CBP to provide initial health screenings within 6-12 hours of detention, including medical assessments for children, pregnant individuals, and those with medical conditions. The bill mandates access to adequate water (at least 1 gallon per person daily), sanitation facilities, three meals per day with age-appropriate nutrition, and shelter meeting specific safety and comfort requirements. It also requires CBP personnel to undergo training on humanitarian protocols, implement facility inspections, and document all medical care provided to detainees. These standards apply to all individuals detained by CBP, including children, pregnant individuals, and those with medical needs.
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Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 20, 2023 Last action Sep 20, 2023
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Sep 20, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Sep 20, 2023
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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.
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Sep 20, 2023
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Raul Ruiz
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