Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

House Bill

H.R. 7335

119th Congress

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Raul Ruiz

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act would establish mandatory standards of care for people detained by immigration authorities at the border and in detention facilities. The bill aims to ensure basic humanitarian protections like adequate food, medical care, and safe conditions for individuals held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody.

Latest Action

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

Introduced2/4/2026

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

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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

The Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act would establish mandatory standards of care for people detained by immigration authorities at the border and in detention facilities. The bill aims to ensure basic humanitarian protections l

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The Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act would establish mandatory standards of care for people detained by immigration authorities at the border and in detention facilities. The bill aims to ensure basic humanitarian protections like adequate food, medical care, and safe conditions for individuals held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody.

Bill Number: 7335
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
Bill Number: 7335
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Summary: The Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act would establish mandatory standards of care for people detained by immigration authorities at the border and in detention facilities. The bill aims to ensure basic humanitarian protections like adequate food, medical care, and saf

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act would establish mandatory standards of care for people detained by immigration authorities at the border and in detention facilities. The bill aims to ensure basic humanitarian protections like adequate food, medical care, and safe conditions for individuals held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Sets legally enforceable humanitarian standards for treatment of migrants and asylum seekers in federal immigration detention facilities
Would require minimum standards for food quality, medical care, sanitation, and living conditions in CBP and ICE facilities
Addresses concerns raised by reports of overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, and poor conditions in immigration detention centers
Could impact thousands of individuals detained annually during immigration processing, including families and unaccompanied children

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would directly affect the estimated 30,000-40,000 individuals held in immigration detention on any given day, as well as the hundreds of thousands processed through CBP facilities annually. It would require federal agencies to implement consistent care standards across all detention facilities, potentially improving conditions for migrants, asylum seekers, and their families. The bill could also impact taxpayers through increased oversight and facility improvement costs, while potentially reducing legal liability costs from detention-related lawsuits.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7335, 119th Congress (2026). "Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7335