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BillHR 8557 · 119

Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act.

Introduced
Apr 28, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 28, 2026

Bill Summary

Restores standards for short-term holding facilities, which are places where people are temporarily kept while their immigration status is being determined. Requires these facilities to meet certain conditions and guidelines.

Sponsored By

Greg Stanton
Democrat · Arizona · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 28, 2026
  3. Apr 28, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people held in short-term holding facilities, typically migrants or asylum seekers, by potentially improving their living conditions and treatment. It also impacts the facilities themselves, which would need to comply with the restored standards.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic4
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeJudiciary Committee
IntroducedApr 28, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 28, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.