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Accountability in Immigration Detention Act of 2014

Introduced: July 30, 2014 Introduced by: Smith, Adam Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Jul 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
May 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
May 8, 2014
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.
May 8, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Accountability in Immigration Detention Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that persons detained pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act are treated in compliance with specified requirements regarding: (1) humane treatment, (2) detention facility standards, (3) solitary confinement limitations, (4) telephone access, (5) facility location, (6) investigation of grievances, (7) transfers, (8) language and translation services, (9) recreational programs and voluntary work, (10) medical care, (11) vulnerable populations, and (12) legal access.

Directs the Secretary to establish nationwide alternatives to detention programs that incorporate case management services in each DHS field office to ensure appearances at immigration proceedings and public safety.

States that the number of detention beds maintained shall be determined by the Secretary and shall be based solely on detention needs.

Expresses the sense of Congress that appropriations Acts shall not mandate maintenance of a minimum number of detention beds.

Requires that all detention facilities be inspected by the Secretary on an annual basis and by an independent (third party) auditor on a biannual basis.

Directs the Secretary to impose meaningful financial penalties upon facilities that fail to comply with applicable detention standards.

What's happening now July 21, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 4
O'Rourke, Beto
· Jul 30, 2014
MCDERMOTT, JIM
· Jun 19, 2014
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · May 8, 2014
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · May 8, 2014
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · May 8, 2014
Polis, Jared
· May 8, 2014
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · May 8, 2014
Vela, Filemon
· May 8, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4620: Accountability in Immigration Detention Act of 2014. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-4620/
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