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Increased Transparency and Oversight for Immigration Detentions

This act aims to increase transparency in the operations of border and immigration agencies. It requires government agencies to report detailed information about detained individuals, including instances of abuse, deaths, and access to legal aid. This allows citizens to better understand how individuals in immigration detention are treated and whether their rights are respected.
Key points
Requirement to report the number of detained individuals, their nationalities, and the legal basis for detention.
Mandatory reporting of assaults, abuses, deaths, and lack of access to medical or legal care in detention facilities.
Requirement to notify Congress about plans to use non-traditional locations (e.g., military facilities) for detaining individuals, including justification and details on conditions.
Recommendations for improving the tracking of detainee locations and increasing public access to this information.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3473
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Process start date: 2025-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Humane Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3473.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement to report the number of detained individuals, their nationalities, and the legal basis for detention.
  • Mandatory reporting of assaults, abuses, deaths, and lack of access to medical or legal care in detention facilities.
  • Requirement to notify Congress about plans to use non-traditional locations (e.g., military facilities) for detaining individuals, including justification and details on conditions.
  • Recommendations for improving the tracking of detainee locations and increasing public access to this information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law Security