Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

Bill: 116-hr-3239
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2019-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Aging
Border security and unlawful immigration
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
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Cosmetics and personal care
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Department of Homeland Security
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Disability and paralysis
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Employment and training programs
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement officers
Lighting, heating, cooling
Medical ethics
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Nutrition and diet
Prescription drugs
Public-private cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Right of privacy
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Water use and supply
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 

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.

action_date: 2019-07-19
text: 

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.

action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 195 (Roll no. 507).
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 195 (Roll no. 507).
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 192 (Roll no. 506).
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Mr. Kinzinger moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H7348)
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7348, H7350)
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 3239.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3239.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3239.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 509 and Rule XVIII.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: The Speaker designated the Honorable Salud O. Carbajal to act as Chairman of the Committee.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 509. (consideration: CR H7336-7345; text: CR H7340-7342)
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Rule H. Res. 509 passed House.
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-07-19
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
action_date: 2019-07-19
text: Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
action_date: 2019-07-19
text: Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
action_date: 2019-07-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-162, Part I.
action_date: 2019-07-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-162, Part I.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4402)