Bill · H.R. 10401· House(119-HR-10401)
No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/15/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- Cosponsors
- - 24 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to follow strict rules when someone dies in ICE custody or shortly after release. It sets up timelines for notifying families, consulates, the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General, and Congress within 24 hours of a death. The legislation also demands that ICE post public notices online, complete detailed medical and detention reviews, and preserve all related records and evidence. Additionally, ICE must submit regular quarterly reports to Congress detailing these deaths and any necessary corrective actions.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8
The bill requires ICE to publish interim notices, detailed death reports, and regular quarterly updates on public websites.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
Mandating medical mortality reviews and strict evidence preservation helps ensure thorough and accountable investigations into detainee deaths.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The bill establishes rigorous oversight, notification, and accountability rules for deaths involving individuals in ICE custody.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Families and appropriate consulates will be notified quickly following a covered death, ensuring they are informed of the situation without excessive delays, as outlined in Section 2(a).
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The public and elected officials will have access to transparent information because ICE is required to post interim notices, detailed detainee death reports, and quarterly updates on a public website in a searchable format, according to Section 2(b), Section 2(c), Section 2(d), and Section 2(h).
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Thorough medical mortality reviews and detention death reviews must be conducted to evaluate clinical care, check for policy failures, and identify needed corrective actions or training, which promotes accountability and safety as described in Section 2(e) and Section 2(f).
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All records, video footage, and evidence related to a covered death must be strictly preserved, helping to ensure that investigations have the necessary materials to uncover the truth, per Section 2(g).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The bill does not outline explicit negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States, as its provisions focus entirely on placing reporting, review, and record-keeping duties onto ICE officials and the agency itself.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+8Improves Due Process+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Herbert ConawayDemocrat · New Jersey
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Analilia MejiaDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey