Requires notification to Congress and independent investigation of any serious injury or death in DHS custody (including ICE detention), with specific reporting on use of force, medical care, and agency involvement, increasing oversight and accountability for immigration detention practices.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and appropriate Members of Congress a notification with respect to any serious bodily injury or death of an individual that occurs either while such individual is in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, or as a result of any action, use of force, or other conduct by a Department employee, contractor, or agent.
Mandates detailed congressional reporting and external-chain-of-command investigations into all serious injuries and deaths involving DHS personnel or custody, including use of firearms, less-lethal devices, and medical reviews, which adds procedural limits on DHS operations.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall investigate all serious bodily injuries and deaths described in subsection (a). Each such investigation shall-- (A) ensure such investigation is conducted by employees of the Department of Homeland Security outside the chain of command of the individual or individuals being investigated;
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Stage: Committee · step 2 of 6
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2026-07-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill imposes mandatory notification, independent investigation, video preservation, administrative leave, mortality reviews, and congressional reporting requirements on DHS for any serious injury or death in custody or from its agents' actions. This applies directly to immigration enforcement via ICE detention and transport operations, adding oversight that restricts the scope or manner of enforcement by increasing accountability and limiting unchecked use of force or medical practices. No provisions address firearms access, transgender issues, or abortion.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
2026-06-02
Libra
Introduced in House
2026-06-02
Libra
Introduced in House
2026-06-02
House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
2026-06-02
House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.