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H.R.3670: Short-Term Detention Standards Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 10, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (7 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - July 29, 2019
- Engrossed in House - July 25, 2019
- Introduced in House - July 10, 2019
Bill Summary
Short-Term Detention Standards Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to make every effort to ensure that apprehended individuals are given access to appropriate temporary shelter, bathrooms and shower facilities, water, appropriate nutrition, hygiene, personal grooming items, and sanitation needs. Currently, CBP is only required to make every effort to provide food and water. The Department of Homeland Security...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 29, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7436) |
| July 25, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7436-7438)
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| July 25, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3670.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Ms. Slotkin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 10, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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| July 10, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) |