Bill · H.R. 5585· House(119-HR-5585)
Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/26/2025
- Last activity
- 9/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025'', focuses on immigration detention facilities. It aims to ensure that Federal Performance Based Detention Standards apply to these facilities. These standards are published by the United States Marshal Service. The new rules would apply to any agreement entered into or renewed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. This applies to any entity operating a facility where individuals are detained under immigration laws.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The bill ensures that individuals in immigration detention are subject to Federal Performance Based Detention Standards.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates that immigration detention facilities adhere to established Federal Performance Based Detention Standards.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
By standardizing detention conditions, the bill may improve treatment for the large population of Hispanic immigrants in detention.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Application of Federal Standards: The bill requires that the Federal Performance Based Detention Standards published by the United States Marshal Service apply to immigration detention facilities (Section 2). This could be seen as a positive because it adds a layer of standards to the operation of these facilities in addition to existing contract terms.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship+1
- 9/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House