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BillHR 9294 · 119

Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act

Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires oversight of temporary holding cells used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Sponsored By

Brittany Pettersen
Democrat · Colorado · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 11, 2026
  3. Jun 11, 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 detained by ICE, by potentially improving the conditions and treatment they receive in temporary holding cells, as well as ICE officials who would be subject to increased oversight.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedJun 11, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 11, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
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.