# 119-hres-546: Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States.

119-hres-546, Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-546
- Congress: 119
- Title: Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 31
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (31)

- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (D-SC), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-546 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/546)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-546 (as of 2025-12-21).