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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

Introduced: July 10, 2019 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 30 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 24, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 192 (Roll no. 506).
Jul 24, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jul 24, 2019
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kinzinger motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section to the bill stating that it is the sense of Congress that the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol should be commended for continuing to carry out their duties in a professional manner.
Jul 24, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 195 (Roll no. 507).
Jul 24, 2019
Mr. Kinzinger moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H7348)
Jul 24, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7348, H7350)
Jul 24, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3239.
Jul 24, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 24, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3239.
Jul 24, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 509, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster amendment No. 2.
Jul 24, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 509, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster amendment No. 1.
Jul 24, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3239.
Jul 24, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 509 and Rule XVIII.
Jul 24, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Salud O. Carbajal to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jul 24, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 397 and H.R. 3239. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 397 and H.R. 3239 under structured rules. Resolution also provides that it shall be in order on the legislative day of July 25, 2019 or July 26, 2019 that the House suspend the rules. Resolution additionally provides for proceedings from the period from July 29, 2019 through September 6, 2019.
Jul 24, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 509. (consideration: CR H7336-7345; text: CR H7340-7342)
Jul 24, 2019
Rule H. Res. 509 passed House.
Jul 23, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 509 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 397 and H.R. 3239. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 397 and H.R. 3239 under structured rules. Resolution also provides that it shall be in order on the legislative day of July 25, 2019 or July 26, 2019 that the House suspend the rules. Resolution additionally provides for proceedings from the period from July 29, 2019 through September 6, 2019.
Jul 19, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Jul 19, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Jul 19, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-162, Part I.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jun 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Jun 12, 2019
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.
Jun 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4402)
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 24, 2019 House · vote #507 On Passage Passed 233–195 See who voted →
Jul 24, 2019 House · vote #506 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Passed 239–192 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

3 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 603 Lofgren, Zoe Pursuant to the instructions of the House in the Motion to Recommit the amendment was considered. Agreed to Jul 24, 2019
HAMDT 602 — An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 116-178 to require the Secretary of Homeland Securi… Agreed to Jul 24, 2019
HAMDT 601 — An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 116-178 to direct the DHS OIG to pay particular att… Agreed to Jul 24, 2019
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody.

CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare. CBP shall conduct the screening within 12 hours of each alien's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities.

The bill imposes various requirements related to the services, personnel, and infrastructure for providing such screenings, such as providing interpreters, chaperones, and mental health treatment when necessary.

CBP shall ensure detainees have access to drinking water, toilets, sanitation facilities, hygiene products, food, and shelter. The bill imposes certain standards relating to such requirements, such as the minimum amount of drinking water for each detainee and the acceptable temperature range of the shelters.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall enter into memoranda of understanding with various emergency government relief agencies to address instances when surge capacity is necessary.

The Inspector General of DHS shall conduct unannounced inspections of ports of entry, border patrol stations, and detention facilities and report the results to Congress. The Government Accountability Office shall assess CBP's management of such facilities, whether CBP and DHS processes are in compliance with this bill's requirements, and the behavior of CBP personnel in carrying out this bill.

DHS shall publicly release on its website, on a quarterly basis, aggregate data on complaints of sexual abuse at CBP facilities.

What's happening now July 25, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 2135 Related bill Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
  • HRES 509 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 397) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehab…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 116
All 116 Democratic 102
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jul 18, 2019
DAVIS, SUSAN
· Jul 18, 2019
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Jul 18, 2019
 D
Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Jul 18, 2019
 D
McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Jul 18, 2019
 D
Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Jul 18, 2019
 D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jul 18, 2019
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Jul 16, 2019
Crist, Charlie
· Jul 16, 2019
CUMMINGS, ELIJAH
· Jul 16, 2019
 D
Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · Jul 16, 2019
KIND, RON
· Jul 16, 2019
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Jul 16, 2019
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jul 15, 2019
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jul 15, 2019
 D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Jul 12, 2019
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 12, 2019
 D
Fletcher, Lizzie
Texas · Jul 12, 2019
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Jul 12, 2019
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jul 12, 2019
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jul 12, 2019
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Jul 10, 2019
Bustos, Cheri
· Jul 10, 2019
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Jul 10, 2019
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 10, 2019
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Jul 10, 2019
 D
Schrier, Kim
Washington · Jul 10, 2019
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jul 10, 2019
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jul 10, 2019
 D
Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Jun 26, 2019
 D
Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Jun 26, 2019
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 24, 2019
 D
Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Jun 24, 2019
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jun 24, 2019
LOWEY, NITA
· Jun 24, 2019
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jun 24, 2019
 D
Torres, Norma J.
California · Jun 24, 2019
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jun 24, 2019
 D
Aguilar, Pete
California · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Casten, Sean
Illinois · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 12, 2019
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Jun 12, 2019
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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Jun 12, 2019
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