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Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5585| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy

Republican Representative

Utah

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025" seeks to establish uniform operational standards for all immigration detention facilities. Upon its enactment, any agreement entered into or renewed between the Secretary of Homeland Security and an entity operating such a facility will be subject to the Federal Performance Based Detention Standards . These specific standards, which are published by the United States Marshal Service , will apply to facilities detaining individuals under immigration laws. They are to be implemented in addition to any other standards already outlined in existing contracts or agreements. The bill's purpose is to ensure a consistent and elevated level of performance and conditions across the entire immigration detention system.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5585| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
The "Equal Detention Standards Act of 2025" seeks to establish uniform operational standards for all immigration detention facilities. Upon its enactment, any agreement entered into or renewed between the Secretary of Homeland Security and an entity operating such a facility will be subject to the Federal Performance Based Detention Standards . These specific standards, which are published by the United States Marshal Service , will apply to facilities detaining individuals under immigration laws. They are to be implemented in addition to any other standards already outlined in existing contracts or agreements. The bill's purpose is to ensure a consistent and elevated level of performance and conditions across the entire immigration detention system.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy

Republican Representative

Utah

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted