# 119-hr-9883: Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026

119-hr-9883, Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9883
- Congress: 119
- Title: Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Law
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-08

## Summary

**Creates a private right of action for wrongful death in private detention centers.** This bill would let survivors sue when someone dies while held by a private detention center that contracts with the federal government and would impose large statutory damages while removing immunity defenses for staff. - Families and successors: Survivors may seek statutory damages of not less than $5 million plus economic and punitive damages, with the damages governed by the relevant State law. - Officers and employees: Individuals who cause such a death would be personally liable and could not raise absolute or qualified immunity as a defense. - Private detention centers: The facility itself would be vicariously liable for wrongful deaths of people it holds under federal contracts for alleged civil, criminal, or immigration law violations. - Courts and remedies: Plaintiffs may bring these suits in federal district court and may also pursue state-court actions concurrently.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Families can sue private detention centers: benefit, high. This bill would create a federal private right of action when a person dies while held in a private detention center. A successful wrongful-death claim would provide at least $5,000,000 in statutory damages, plus economic damages and possible punitive damages. Officers, employees, and the private d…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-9883 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9883)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9883 (as of 2026-08-08).