Bill > HR7347

This bill, the "Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026," mandates significant reporting and oversight improvements for facilities detaining noncitizens, meaning individuals who are not U.S. citizens, under immigration laws. It requires these facilities, including those run by private contractors or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to establish real-time, internet-accessible systems to document detainee health conditions, including medical, dental, and mental health issues, detailing any reported diseases or injuries, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. The bill also mandates anonymous, multilingual reporting systems for detainees to voice health concerns via secure digital kiosks or toll-free hotlines, with protections against retaliation for those who report, and investigations into any such retaliation by the DHS Inspector General or the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman. Furthermore, it introduces mandatory contract reviews for facilities if a third verified health concern complaint arises, potentially leading to termination of agreements, and requires an annual audit of health conditions by the DHS Inspector General, with a specific focus on gender-related health protections. Each facility must also have a dedicated, full-time health services liaison to coordinate care and act as a point of contact for oversight. The DHS Secretary will be required to publish quarterly reports on detainee health and complaints, and submit them to relevant House and Senate committees. Finally, the bill ensures Members of Congress and their designated staff have unrestricted access for oversight purposes to these detention facilities, without requiring prior notice for Members of Congress.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7347/all-info