People in immigration custody would get faster custody hearings, stronger legal access, and more chances for release. The bill also sets national detention standards, adds public oversight, bans ICE from holding children, and ends private for-profit detention contracts over three years.
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Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Latest action on H.R. 6397: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects immigrants held or at risk of being held by DHS, especially children, vulnerable people, and primary caregivers. It also directly affects ICE, other DHS offices, private detention companies, nonprofit service providers, lawyers, and Members of Congress who oversee detention centers. Families of detained people could also feel the effects because release decisions, transfers, legal access, and court transport rules would change.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could reduce how often immigrants are locked up and could change conditions for those who still are. People in custody could get faster court review, more legal help, and more protection from harmful treatment. It also matters because it would make detention centers more visible to Congress and the public through inspections, data, and death reports. The full effect on detention numbers, costs, and court appearance rates would depend on how DHS and the courts carry it out.
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Officially: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
People in immigration custody would get faster custody hearings, stronger legal access, and more chances for release. The bill also sets national detention standards, adds public oversight, bans ICE from holding children, and ends private for-profit detention contracts over three years.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR6397. Modern Action explains Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. (12/4/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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