H.R. 2415 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2019
H.R. 2415 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 30, 2019, sponsored by Pramila Jayapal with 157 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 157
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding aliens in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and contains other related provisions. The standards shall comply with the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 157 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (May 20, 2019)
Other Immigration bills in the 116th Congress
- H.R. 559: Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act
- H.R. 3401: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern…
- H.R. 4803: Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act
- H.R. 5273: Securing America's Ports Act
- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
- H.J.Res. 46: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
- S. 386: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
- H.R. 541: Keep Families Together Act
- H.R. 586: Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act
- H.R. 656: DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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