(1) not less than 1 gallon of drinking water per 
person per day, and age-appropriate fluids as need-
ed; 
(2) a private, safe, clean, and reliable perma-
nent or portable toilet with proper waste disposal 
and a hand washing station, with not less than 1 
toilet available for every 12 male detainees, and 1 
toilet for every 8 female detainees; 
(3) a clean diaper changing facility, which in-
cludes proper waste disposal, a hand washing sta-
tion, and unrestricted access to diapers; 
(4) the opportunity to bathe daily in a perma-
nent or portable shower that is private and secure; 
and 
(5) products for individuals of all age groups 
and with disabilities to maintain basic personal hy-
giene, including soap, a toothbrush, toothpaste, 
adult diapers, and feminine hygiene products, as well 
as receptacles for the proper storage and disposal of 
such products. 
SEC. 4. FOOD AND NUTRITION. 
The Commissioner shall ensure that detainees have 
access to— 
(1) three meals per day including— 
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(A) in the case of an individual age 12 or 
older, a diet that contains not less than 2,000 
calories per day; and 
(B) in the case of a child who is under the 
age of 12, a diet that contains an appropriate 
number of calories per day based on the child’s 
age and weight; 
(2) accommodations for any dietary needs or 
restrictions; and 
(3) access to food in a manner that follows ap-
plicable food safety standards. 
SEC. 5. SHELTER. 
The Commissioner shall ensure that each facility at 
which a detainee is detained meets the following require-
ments: 
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), males 
and females shall be detained separately. 
(2) In the case of a minor child arriving in the 
United States with an adult relative or legal guard-
ian, such child shall be detained with such relative 
or legal guardian unless such an arrangement poses 
safety or security concerns. In no case shall a minor 
who is detained apart from an adult relative or legal 
guardian as a result of such safety or security con-
cerns be detained with other adults. 
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(3) In the case of an unaccompanied minor ar-
riving in the United States without an adult relative 
or legal guardian, such child shall be detained in an 
age-appropriate facility and shall not be detained 
with adults. 
(4) A detainee with a temporary or permanent 
disability shall be held in an accessible location and 
in a manner that provides for his or her safety, com-
fort, and security, with accommodations provided as 
needed. 
(5) No detainee shall be placed in a room for 
any period of time if the detainee’s placement would 
exceed the maximum occupancy level as determined 
by the appropriate building code, fire marshal, or 
other authority. 
(6) Each detainee shall be provided with tem-
perature appropriate clothing and bedding. 
(7) The facility shall be well lit and well venti-
lated, with the humidity and temperature kept at 
comfortable levels (between 68 and 74 degrees Fahr-
enheit). 
(8) Detainees who are in custody for more than 
48 hours shall have access to the outdoors for not 
less than 1 hour during the daylight hours during 
each 24-hour period. 
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(9) Detainees shall have the ability to practice 
their religion or not to practice a religion, as appli-
cable. 
(10) Detainees shall have access to lighting and 
noise levels that are safe and conducive for sleeping 
throughout the night between the hours of 10 p.m. 
and 6 a.m. 
(11) Officers, employees, and contracted per-
sonnel of CBP shall— 
(A) follow medical standards for the isola-
tion and prevention of communicable diseases; 
and 
(B) ensure the physical and mental safety 
of detainees who identify as lesbian, gay, bisex-
ual, transgender, and intersex. 
(12) The facility shall have video-monitoring to 
provide for the safety of the detained population and 
to prevent sexual abuse and physical harm of vulner-
able detainees. 
(13) The Commissioner shall ensure that lan-
guage-appropriate ‘‘Detainee Bill of Rights’’, includ-
ing indigenous languages, are posted or otherwise 
made available in all areas where detainees are lo-
cated. The ‘‘Detainee Bill of Rights’’ shall include 
all rights afforded to the detainee under this Act. 
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(14) Video from video-monitoring must be pre-
served for 90 days and the detention facility must 
maintain certified records that the video-monitoring 
is properly working at all times. 
SEC. 6. COORDINATION AND SURGE CAPACITY. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall enter into 
memoranda of understanding with appropriate Federal 
agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human 
Services, and applicable emergency government relief serv-
ices, as well as contracts with health care, public health, 
social work, and transportation professionals, for purposes 
of addressing surge capacity and ensuring compliance with 
this Act. 
SEC. 7. TRAINING. 
The Commissioner shall ensure that CBP personnel 
assigned to each short-term custodial facility are profes-
sionally trained, including continuing education as the 
Commissioner deems appropriate, in all subjects necessary 
to ensure compliance with this Act, including— 
(1) humanitarian response protocols and stand-
ards; 
(2) indicators of physical and mental illness, 
and medical distress in children and adults; 
(3) indicators of child sexual exploitation and 
effective responses to missing migrant children; and 
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