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Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3603| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025, establishes a requirement for Federal law enforcement and prison officials to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in their custody who display medical distress. It defines "covered officials" to include Federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons employees, and U.S. Marshals Service personnel. Negligently failing to provide such attention, if it results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death for the individual, would constitute an unlawful offense punishable by fines, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The legislation also mandates that the appropriate Inspector General investigate instances where a covered official's failure to provide medical attention leads to unnecessary pain, injury, or death, referring cases of negligence for prosecution. Agencies employing these officials must establish confidential complaint processes and provide training on how to obtain or provide medical assistance to individuals in distress. Additionally, State attorneys general are empowered to bring civil actions in federal court if a resident has been aggrieved by a violation of this requirement.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7268
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3117
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10295
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024
May 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1914
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7268
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3117
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10295
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024


  • May 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1914
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1914: Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3603| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
This bill, titled the Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025, establishes a requirement for Federal law enforcement and prison officials to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in their custody who display medical distress. It defines "covered officials" to include Federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons employees, and U.S. Marshals Service personnel. Negligently failing to provide such attention, if it results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death for the individual, would constitute an unlawful offense punishable by fines, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The legislation also mandates that the appropriate Inspector General investigate instances where a covered official's failure to provide medical attention leads to unnecessary pain, injury, or death, referring cases of negligence for prosecution. Agencies employing these officials must establish confidential complaint processes and provide training on how to obtain or provide medical assistance to individuals in distress. Additionally, State attorneys general are empowered to bring civil actions in federal court if a resident has been aggrieved by a violation of this requirement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7268
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3117
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10295
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024
May 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1914
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7268
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3117
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10295
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024


  • May 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1914
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1914: Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted