Short-Term Detention Standards Act

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Introduced on June 21, 2024 by Elissa Slotkin

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Legislation Details

  • Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection have access to temporary shelter, food, and water.
  • Requires the provision of appropriate temporary shelter with bathroom and shower facilities, water, nutrition, hygiene items, and sanitation needs.
  • Mandates regular audits and inspections of detention facilities by the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General and the Comptroller General, including unannounced inspections.
  • Ensures that Members of Congress and designated employees can access detention facilities for oversight purposes without obstruction.
  • Prohibits temporary modifications to facilities that would alter what is observed by visiting Members of Congress or their designated employees.
  • Authorizes the taking of photographs or recordings of facility conditions by authorized individuals, with restrictions on publishing identifiable information without permission.

Last updated 9/5/2024