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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

Introduced: September 20, 2023 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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.
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Sep 20, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Sep 20, 2023
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.
Sep 20, 2023
Introduced in House
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What's happening now September 20, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5605: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5605/
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"H.R. 5605: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5605/.
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H.R. 5605, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5605/.
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