Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9294
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Immigration
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-11: Referred 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-18T19:33:35Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to limit the duration of temporary detention in ICE holding rooms to prevent extended confinement before processing or transfer.
Key Provisions
- Prohibition on extended detention: The Secretary of Homeland Security is barred from detaining any individual in a holding room for more than 12 hours.
- Definition of holding room: A secure area designated for temporary confinement of detained individuals prior to intake processing, institutional appointments (such as court or medical), release, transfer to another facility, or removal-related transportation.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces a new statutory time limit on detention in holding rooms, establishing a maximum of 12 hours where no such explicit federal prohibition previously existed in this form.
- Applies specifically to ICE operations under the Department of Homeland Security, adding oversight requirements for temporary confinement practices.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Requires the Department of Homeland Security and ICE to expedite processing, transfers, or releases within the 12-hour window, potentially necessitating adjustments in operational procedures or resource allocation.
- On citizens or detainees: Reduces the maximum time individuals can be held in these temporary facilities, which may affect those in immigration-related detention.
- No direct implications for international relations are outlined in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Department of Homeland Security, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Individuals subject to detention by ICE in holding rooms.
- Congressional committees with jurisdiction over judiciary and homeland security matters.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Establishes federal oversight on conditions of temporary detention, which could intersect with due process considerations for detained persons.
- Represents a legislative effort to regulate ICE facility practices through a specific time-based restriction.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-11: Referred 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.
- 2026-06-11: Referred 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.
- 2026-06-11: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-11: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act — issued 2026-06-11 — PDF (2 pages)