Require humane detention standards for people held in ICE and CBP custody, including health screenings, medical care, basic necessities, and protections for vulnerable detainees.

Raul Ruiz · California · Democratic

policy impact 4.00 specificity 5.00 extraction confidence 98%

Occurrences

I introduced the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act to prevent deaths and protect human dignity.

Ruiz announces and backs legislation that would impose enforceable humanitarian standards on ICE and CBP detention facilities, including timely screenings, medical care, and living-condition requirements.

Congressman Raul Ruiz Introduces the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act | Congressman Raul Ruiz
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introduced the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act, legislation to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The legislation ensures health screenings and identifies and treats emergencies for individuals held in federal custody

Ruiz introduced legislation to require humane standards in ICE and CBP custody, including health screenings and emergency care.

Press Releases | Congressman Raul Ruiz
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To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees, and for other purposes.

Introduces legislation requiring ICE and CBP to conduct initial health screenings for detainees.

All Info - H.R.7335 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees, and for other purposes. | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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H.R. 7335 (IH) - Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

Introduced legislation indicates a commitment to establish humanitarian standards for individuals in ICE and CBP custody.

H.R. 7335 (IH) - Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act | GovInfo
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Real-time, on-the-ground visits to immigration detention facilities help prevent abuses and ensure transparency.

Ruiz joined a lawsuit seeking to restore congressional real-time oversight of immigration detention facilities, which would help prevent abuses in custody.

Court Sides With Ruiz and Colleagues, Reinstates Real-Time Oversight of Immigration Detention | Congressman Raul Ruiz
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As Members of Congress, we have a legal right to ensure residents in our districts are not subjected to inhumane conditions.

Ruiz reiterates support for congressional oversight of immigration detention conditions and humane treatment standards in ICE/DHS facilities.

Members of Congress Sue Trump-Vance Administration for Blocking Lawful Oversight of Federal Immigration Detention Facilities | Congressman Raul Ruiz
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it is essential that the House pass my Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act to prevent death and protect human dignity

Ruiz calls for House passage of his detention standards bill.

Rep. Ruiz Visits Immigration Detention Site, Urges Passage of Humanitarian | Congressman Raul Ruiz
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Evidence

Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (Introduced 02/03/2026). Latest Action: 02/04/2026 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. Tracker: This bill has the status Introduced. The bill was referred to the Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security.

Ruiz introduced the bill that would require ICE and CBP to perform initial health screenings and establish custody standards, but the official congressional status remains only introduced with no House or Senate passage.

unresolved same_term A for effort

GovInfo lists H.R. 7335 as introduced in the House on February 3, 2026, with last action date February 3, 2026 and the title 'Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act.'

Official bill record confirms the measure was introduced, but does not show enactment or committee advancement in the lookback window.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 7335 (IH) - Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act | GovInfo
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Congress.gov lists H.R. 7335 as introduced by Rep. Ruiz on 02/03/2026, with the latest action on 02/04/2026 being sponsor introductory remarks. The tracker still says the bill has the status Introduced, and the all-actions log shows only introduction and committee referral to Judiciary and Homeland Security.

Official House bill record shows Ruiz's humane-detention bill was introduced and referred, but not advanced or enacted.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Assessments

never unknown A for effort

Ruiz made a serious legislative attempt by introducing H.R. 7335, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act, in February 2026 to require health screenings and related detention standards. But the official congressional record shows the bill remained only introduced and referred to committee, with no House passage, Senate passage, or enactment. Because the promised policy outcome was not delivered, this is best scored as a failed attempt rather than fulfillment.

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never same_term A for effort

Ruiz sponsored H.R. 7335 in the 119th Congress to require health screenings, medical care, basic necessities, and humane custody standards for people in ICE and CBP custody. The bill directly matches the promised policy, but the cited official records show it was only introduced and referred to committee, with no passage or enactment. That is a serious legislative effort but not fulfillment of the promised federal policy outcome.

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