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- H.R.2222
H.R.2222: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 26, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
128 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 26, 2021
Bill Summary
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding aliens in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and contains other related provisions. The standards shall comply with the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards. The DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) shall conduct periodic unannounced...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| March 27, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
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| March 26, 2021 |
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.
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| March 26, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) |