HR 6397

119th Congress

Immigration

Civil Rights

Government Operations

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (Democratic-WA)December 3, 2025

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Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

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.

Immigrants held by the government would get new protections and better oversight in detention facilities.

This bill would set new standards for facilities holding immigrants and increase oversight. It would also change how immigrants are detained, moving towards release and community programs instead of detention. This includes new rules for custody determinations and a ban on solitary confinement. This affects immigrants, detention facility operators, and the Department of Homeland Security.

What Would Change

Today, immigrant detention facilities operate under various standards, and private companies play a significant role in housing detainees. After this bill, all facilities would need to meet new, higher standards, and private, for-profit detention would be phased out over three years. Immigrants would also have more opportunities for release through new custody determination hearings and community-based programs, rather than being held in detention.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to set new standards for immigrant detention facilities, based on American Bar Association guidelines.
Mandates annual unannounced inspections of all immigrant detention facilities by the DHS Inspector General.
Would fine private facilities or end their contracts if they repeatedly fail inspections and threaten detainee health, safety, or rights.
Would phase out the use of private, for-profit detention facilities and local jails for immigrant detention over three years.
Bans solitary confinement for individuals held in Department of Homeland Security custody.
Changes rules for immigrant arrests and detention, creating a presumption that people should be released unless the government proves otherwise.

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Lobbying Activity

10 filings mentioned this bill

Top Lobbying Clients

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

1 filing

FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION

3 filings

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OF THE USA INC

4 filings

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

2 filings

NETWORK

4 filings

Top Lobbying Firms

1.AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OF THE USA, INC.4 filings

2.NETWORK LOBBY FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE4 filings

3.FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION3 filings

4.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS2 filings

5.AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION1 filing

Amounts reflect total quarterly lobbying spend reported to the Senate, not bill-specific spending. Source: Senate LDA filings.

10 filings mentioned this bill

Top Lobbying Clients

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

1 filing

FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION

3 filings

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OF THE USA INC

4 filings

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

2 filings

NETWORK

4 filings

Top Lobbying Firms

1.AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL OF THE USA, INC.4 filings

2.NETWORK LOBBY FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE4 filings

3.FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION3 filings

4.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS2 filings

5.AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION1 filing

Amounts reflect total quarterly lobbying spend reported to the Senate, not bill-specific spending. Source: Senate LDA filings.