HR6397Referred to Committee

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-03
Introduced
133
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal
Democrat · WA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (519 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (133)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

2025-12-04

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would establish new standards for how immigration authorities treat people in detention, likely including requirements for humane conditions, medical care, and legal representation. It would affect immigrants held by federal agencies while their cases are processed or they await deportation. The specific protections and requirements would be determined as the bill moves through the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees.

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Immigration
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