Stop ICE Price Gouging Act

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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.

Caps prices for essential and nonessential items at immigration detention facility stores

This bill would cap how much immigration detention facilities can charge for items in their stores. It would limit markups on essential items like soap and toothpaste to 5% and other items to 35%. This aims to make basic necessities more affordable for individuals held in these facilities.

What Would Change

Today, there are no federal limits on how much immigration detention facilities can mark up items in their stores, and they can charge additional fees. If this bill becomes law, essential items would be capped at a 5% markup and nonessential items at a 35% markup, with all extra fees banned.

Key Provisions

Caps the markup on essential items like soap and toothpaste to 5% at immigration detention facility stores.
Caps the markup on nonessential items at these stores to 35%.
Bans additional fees on any sales transactions at immigration detention facility stores.
Prohibits agencies or contractors from receiving kickbacks or sharing revenue from commissary services.
Requires refunds for individuals who are overcharged for items.
Creates a Detainee Welfare Fund from unrefunded overcharges to benefit detainees, but this fund could not be used for standard detention requirements or other immigration law obligations.

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HR 10105 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

Stop ICE Price Gouging Act

What Would Change

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