Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

This bill would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement specific minimum standards for the treatment of individuals in its custody, including mandatory health screenings by licensed medical professionals within 12 hours of arrival. It establishes enforceable requirements for basic necessities such as consistent access to drinking water, private and clean sanitation facilities, and age-appropriate nutrition.

For the public, this legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability by requiring unannounced facility inspections and ensuring members of Congress have access to detention centers. By standardizing care for vulnerable groups—such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities—the bill seeks to prevent deaths in custody and ensure that federal border facilities meet basic humanitarian and medical safety protocols.