What does Preamble of Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act. do?

This bill aims to prohibit long-term custody in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facilities The bill has been introduced to the House of Representatives It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

What does SHORT TITLE. of Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act. do?

This bill is formally titled the Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act. do?

Congress finds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facilities are for short-term custody Prior policy defined short-term as not exceeding 12 hours Prolonged detention undermines detainee welfare and facility design

What does LIMITATION ON DURATION OF DETENTION. of Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act. do?

This section limits the duration of detention in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facilities. The Secretary of Homeland Security must ensure facilities are used for short-term custody unless exceptional circumstances exist. Exceptional circumstances include medical emergencies, natural disasters, transportation delays, and other exigent operational conditions. The Secretary of Homeland Security determines what constitutes 'other exigent operational conditions'.

What does HUMANE CONDITIONS. of Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act. do?

The Secretary of Homeland Security must ensure U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facilities are safe and clean. Facilities must be equipped with restroom facilities and clear of potential weapons. Detainees must be provided a meal at least every 6 hours. Minors, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women have immediate access to meals, snacks, milk, and juice. Detainees must have access to drinking water at all times.

What does DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE. of Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act. do?

This section mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to require contemporaneous documentation of instances where detainees are held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities for custody beyond short-term custody. Records created under this section must be retained for five years. The records are intended for oversight, audit, and reporting purposes.

What does OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING. of Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act. do?

The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit an annual report to Congress. The report details detainee information, including numbers and duration of custody. The Inspector General performs periodic audits to ensure compliance.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act. do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Holding facility” is defined as a facility or room for temporary custody, processing, or transfer, not designed for long-term detention. “Short-term custody” is defined as detention in a holding facility for no more than 12 hours, unless exceptional circumstances exist.

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Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act.

Last updated: 4/28/2026 · Introduced: 4/28/2026

Author: Greg Stanton (D-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill limits detention in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities to a maximum of 12 hours, except in defined exceptional circumstances such as medical emergencies or transportation delays.
The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure ICE facilities maintain safe and humane conditions, including consistent access to food, water, and restroom facilities.
The bill mandates documentation and annual reporting to Congress regarding instances of detainees held beyond the 12-hour short-term custody limit, alongside periodic audits to ensure compliance.

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