People in ICE temporary holding rooms could not be kept there for more than 12 hours. Homeland Security would have to meet that limit before moving, releasing, or processing them further.
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Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Latest action on H.R. 9294: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people held by ICE in short-term locked rooms right after they enter immigration custody or while they wait for the next step. It also affects ICE and Homeland Security staff, who would need to manage processing, transfers, releases, appointments, and transportation within the 12-hour limit.
Why this matters: People held in short-term ICE rooms could face a clear time limit instead of staying there for long stretches. That could reduce crowding and long waits in spaces meant for temporary use. It could also strain ICE operations if staff cannot arrange processing, transport, medical visits, court schedules, or transfers fast enough.
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Officially: Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act
People in ICE temporary holding rooms could not be kept there for more than 12 hours. Homeland Security would have to meet that limit before moving, releasing, or processing them further.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Border Security and Enforcement
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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 Border Security and Enforcement. (7/7/2026)
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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