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H.R.9294

Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act

Introduced·6/11/26

Federal HB9294 prohibits extended detention in temporary ICE holding cells for more than 12 hours.

Federal HB9294, the Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act, prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from detaining individuals in holding rooms for more than 12 hours. A holding room is defined as a secure area used for temporary confinement before intake processing, appointments, release, transfer, or removal-related transportation. This bill aims to limit the duration of detention in temporary holding cells.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jul 7

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Jun 11

House

Introduced in House

Jun 11

House

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.