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119-hres-546119th Congress

Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States.

Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

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Summary

Unannounced congressional oversight of ICE detention conditions would be encouraged so Members can observe detainee treatment and press for reforms. The resolution cites staff cuts, expanded deputizations, and overcrowding concerns as reasons for closer scrutiny.

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  • Members of Congress: Would be urged to visit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in their states, including unannounced entry, to gather firsthand information and carry out oversight.
  • Detainees and families: Visits aim to surface problems cited in the resolution such as overcrowding, detainees sleeping on cement floors, inadequate medical staff, and many detainees not charged with crimes.
  • Department of Homeland Security and facility operators: Would face heightened congressional attention and pressure to address alleged inhumane practices and civil rights concerns.
  • Communities and civil rights advocates: The resolution frames oversight as a way to protect detainee civil rights and uphold community safety and ethical treatment.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

FL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]

    SC • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

    AL • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

  • Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

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