HR 5820
115th Congress
House
Immigration
Assault and harassment offenses
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Detention of persons
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Immigration status and procedures
Lawyers and legal services
Mental health
Public contracts and procurement
Sex offenses
Women's health
DONE Act
Introduced: May 15, 2018
Introduced by:
Jayapal, Pramila
Democratic
· Washington
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jun 4, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
May 15, 2018
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 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Detention Oversight, Not Expansion Act or the DONE Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using federal funds to construct or expand immigration detention facilities.
The bill provides for increased oversight of immigration detention facilities by the Inspector General of DHS, including through unannounced annual inspections, health and safety inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with protections against sexual abuse and violence against women.
The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of DHS shall investigate civil rights and civil liberties complaints in immigration detention facilities.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.