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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 12, 2019Immigration
H.R. 3239

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

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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 just happenedJul 25, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36](D-CA)Sponsor
160 cosponsors160 D
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  1. Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 24, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 24, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 195 (Roll no. 507).

  4. Jul 24, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 195 (Roll no. 507).

  5. Jul 24, 2019FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 192 (Roll no. 506).

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jul 24, 2019FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  7. Jul 24, 2019FloorH8D000

    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.

  8. Jul 24, 2019FloorH36100

    Mr. Kinzinger moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H7348)

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Jul 24, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7348, H7350)

  10. Jul 24, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3239.

  11. Jul 24, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  12. Jul 24, 2019FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3239.

  13. Jul 24, 2019FloorH8D000

    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.

  14. Jul 24, 2019FloorH8D000

    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.

  15. Jul 24, 2019FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3239.

  16. Jul 24, 2019FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 509 and Rule XVIII.

  17. Jul 24, 2019FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Salud O. Carbajal to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  18. Jul 24, 2019FloorH8D000

    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.

  19. Jul 24, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 509. (consideration: CR H7336-7345; text: CR H7340-7342)

  20. Jul 24, 2019FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 509 passed House.

  21. Jul 23, 2019FloorH1L210

    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.

  22. Jul 19, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.

  23. Jul 19, 2019DischargeH12300

    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  24. Jul 19, 2019Committee5500

    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  25. Jul 19, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-162, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. Jul 19, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-162, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Jul 17, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Jun 28, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  30. Jun 25, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  31. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Homeland Security Committee
  32. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Judiciary Committee
  33. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

  35. Jun 11, 2019IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4402)

Passed HouseJul 24, 201953

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.

Reported to House, Part IJul 19, 20198

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.

Introduced in HouseJun 12, 2019

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 initial detention, and within 3 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 and space for each detainee.

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 and whether CBP and DHS processes are in compliance with this bill's requirements.

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act — Informed