S3932Referred to Committee

Private Detention Accountability Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-26
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Sponsor

Andy Kim
Andy Kim
Democrat · NJ · Senator
Votes with party: 82.8% (882 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-02-26

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would increase oversight and accountability for private companies that run immigration detention facilities, likely by requiring more inspections, reporting on conditions, and standards for how detainees are treated. It would affect both the private detention companies operating these facilities and the immigrants held in them, potentially making conditions safer and more transparent. The bill is currently under review by the Senate committee responsible for homeland security matters.

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