H.R. 8557: Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: April 28, 2026

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (April 28, 2026)

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Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act

This bill attempts to prohibit long-term detention in ICE holding facilities by capping standard custody at 12 hours and mandating baseline humane conditions, such as regular meals and constant access to drinking water.

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