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Mandatory Medical Aid for Individuals in Federal Custody

New rules require federal officers and prison staff to provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody showing signs of medical distress. This aims to prevent unnecessary pain, injury, or death. Citizens gain greater health protection during detention, and negligence will be penalized.
Key points
Federal officers and prison staff must immediately respond to medical distress in individuals in custody.
Failure to provide medical attention leading to pain, injury, or death will be a crime punishable by fine or imprisonment.
Inspectors General will investigate cases of denied medical care and refer them for prosecution.
Federal agencies will train their employees on providing medical assistance to detainees.
Citizens can confidentially file complaints regarding denied medical care.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3603
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2025-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3603.

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 2025-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal officers and prison staff must immediately respond to medical distress in individuals in custody.
  • Failure to provide medical attention leading to pain, injury, or death will be a crime punishable by fine or imprisonment.
  • Inspectors General will investigate cases of denied medical care and refer them for prosecution.
  • Federal agencies will train their employees on providing medical assistance to detainees.
  • Citizens can confidentially file complaints regarding denied medical care.
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. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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