This bill requires the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish comprehensive health and humanitarian standards for all individuals in their custody, beginning with medical screenings by licensed professionals within 6 to 12 hours of arrival that assess for acute illness, mental health issues, and age-specific vulnerabilities. The legislation mandates basic living conditions including at least one gallon of daily drinking water, adequate sanitation and bathing facilities, three meals meeting calorie requirements, proper temperature control, and outdoor access for those held over 48 hours, along with gender-separated detention and video monitoring. To ensure compliance, the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General must conduct unannounced facility inspections and report findings to Congress, while the Government Accountability Office must study implementation and submit findings within one year of enactment. The bill also requires DHS to publicly release quarterly data on sexual abuse complaints within 90 days, maintaining victim privacy. These requirements do not override existing 72-hour detention limits, sexual abuse prevention standards, or staff background check requirements already in place.
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