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Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-458| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2021
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2021 This bill requires an investigation and reports for each death of an alien in Department of Homeland Security or Department of Health and Human Services custody. Within 24 hours of such a death, the relevant department shall provide to Congress a publicly available report containing (1) the name, gender, race, ethnicity, and age of the deceased; (2) the date, time, and location of the death; and (3) the circumstances surrounding the death. The relevant department shall conduct an investigation within 30 days of the death of an alien in its custody, including an analysis of (1) the root cause of the death, and (2) any policy or systemic changes that could reduce the possibility of such a death in the future. The results of such an investigation shall be reported to Congress and made publicly available on the internet.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5346
Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2019
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5346
    Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2019


  • January 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • March 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDetention of personsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresRefugees, asylum, displaced persons

Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-458| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2021
Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2021 This bill requires an investigation and reports for each death of an alien in Department of Homeland Security or Department of Health and Human Services custody. Within 24 hours of such a death, the relevant department shall provide to Congress a publicly available report containing (1) the name, gender, race, ethnicity, and age of the deceased; (2) the date, time, and location of the death; and (3) the circumstances surrounding the death. The relevant department shall conduct an investigation within 30 days of the death of an alien in its custody, including an analysis of (1) the root cause of the death, and (2) any policy or systemic changes that could reduce the possibility of such a death in the future. The results of such an investigation shall be reported to Congress and made publicly available on the internet.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5346
Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2019
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5346
    Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2019


  • January 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • March 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightDetention of personsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresRefugees, asylum, displaced persons