Greg Stanton (D-AZ)
Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act.
A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act,'' aims to prohibit long-term custody within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facilities. It mandates that these facilities be used only for short-term custody, which is defined as not exceeding 12 hours unless exceptional circumstances exist. The legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure facilities are safe, clean, and provide necessary sustenance. Additionally, it establishes strict documentation requirements for any detention exceeding the short-term standard. Finally, the bill implements oversight through annual reports to Congress and periodic audits by the Inspector General.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill protects immigrants by limiting the duration of ICE detention and ensuring access to food, water, and clean facilities.
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The bill mandates immediate access to meals, snacks, milk, and juice for minors in custody.
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
The bill mandates immediate access to meals, snacks, milk, and juice for pregnant and breastfeeding women in custody.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Detainee Welfare: By limiting custody to 12 hours, the bill aims to prevent prolonged detention that undermines detainee welfare and facility design limits (Section 2).
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Ensuring Basic Needs and Health: The bill requires that detainees be provided a meal at least every 6 hours and have constant access to drinking water in their holding rooms (Section 4).
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Special Care for Vulnerable Groups: Minors, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women are granted immediate access to meals, snacks, milk, and juice regardless of the time spent in custody (Section 4).
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Improved Facility Safety: The Secretary must ensure all holding facilities are safe, clean, equipped with restrooms, and clear of objects that could be used as weapons (Section 4).
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Increased Accountability: The requirement for contemporaneous documentation of any detention exceeding the short-term standard, along with annual reports and Inspector General audits, provides oversight to ensure the law is followed (Section 5 and Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill protects immigrants by limiting the duration of ICE detention and ensuring access to food, water, and clean facilities. Would children be better off under this? — The bill mandates immediate access to meals, snacks, milk, and juice for minors in custody. Would women be better off under this? — The bill mandates immediate access to meals, snacks, milk, and juice for pregnant and breastfeeding women in custody.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reports to Congress and periodic audits by the Inspector General to ensure compliance with detention standards.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill establishes stricter oversight and documentation for ICE detention, which can lead to more controlled border processing. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — While not directly changing legal status, improving the treatment of detainees can support a more humane immigration environment.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts