No Cages in the Everglades Act

Increased Oversight: Members of Congress and designated staff will have the right to conduct announced or unannounced inspections of detention facilities used by the Department of Homeland Security to ensure oversight (Section 2(b)(1)).

Accountability through Investigation: The Inspector General must conduct an independent inquiry and submit a report to congressional committees that includes an accounting of funds, an evaluation of whether the facility meets Federal standards, and a description of complaints regarding detention conditions, treatment, or access to counsel (Section 2(c)(1)).

Safety Assessments: The required report will include an assessment of risks to detained individuals, officers, and staff caused by natural disasters such as flooding or hurricanes (Section 2(c)(1)(E)).

Ecological Protection: The bill requires an assessment of ecological risks resulting from the construction and operation of the facility within the Everglades ecosystem (Section 2(c)(1)(E)).

Restriction of Funds: The bill prohibits the use of funds for the planning, construction, leasing, operation, staffing, or maintenance of immigration detention facilities located within or adjacent to the Everglades ecosystem (Section 2(a)(1)).

Prohibition of Public Entity Contracts: The bill prevents contracting with any public entity for the purpose of maintaining or operating these facilities (Section 2(a)(2)).