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DONE Act

Introduced: May 15, 2018 Introduced by: Jayapal, Pramila Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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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
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 July 24, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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  • S 2849 Identical bill DONE Act
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5820: DONE Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5820/
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"H.R. 5820: DONE Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5820/.
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H.R. 5820, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5820/.
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