This bill establishes humanitarian standards for people detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection by requiring comprehensive health screenings, adequate food and water, sanitary facilities, and appropriate shelter. All detainees must receive an initial medical screening by a licensed professional within 12 hours of arrival, or within 6 hours for high-priority individuals like children, pregnant women, and the elderly. The law also mandates that CBP facilities provide at least one gallon of drinking water per person daily, three meals meeting caloric requirements, access to toilets and showers, temperature-controlled rooms, and video monitoring for safety. CBP personnel must receive training in humanitarian response and identifying signs of illness or trauma, and the bill establishes oversight mechanisms including unannounced inspections by the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General and a Government Accountability Office report due within one year. The Department of Homeland Security has six months to implement all requirements after the bill's enactment, with detailed planning due within 60 days.
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