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Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1914| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (5)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to ensure individuals in federal custody receive prompt medical attention when experiencing distress. It makes it unlawful for federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons staff, and U.S. Marshals Service personnel to negligently withhold or delay immediate medical care if it results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death. Violators face penalties including fines and up to one year imprisonment. The legislation also empowers state attorneys general to pursue civil actions against officials who violate these provisions. Furthermore, it mandates that appropriate Inspectors General investigate all instances where such negligence leads to harm, with a requirement to refer cases for prosecution if negligence is found. To support compliance, the bill establishes a confidential complaint process for reporting incidents and requires agencies to provide training to covered officials on how to assist individuals in medical distress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4000
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1573
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5394
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3603
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4000
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1573
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5394
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3603
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3603: Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1914| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
This bill aims to ensure individuals in federal custody receive prompt medical attention when experiencing distress. It makes it unlawful for federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons staff, and U.S. Marshals Service personnel to negligently withhold or delay immediate medical care if it results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death. Violators face penalties including fines and up to one year imprisonment. The legislation also empowers state attorneys general to pursue civil actions against officials who violate these provisions. Furthermore, it mandates that appropriate Inspectors General investigate all instances where such negligence leads to harm, with a requirement to refer cases for prosecution if negligence is found. To support compliance, the bill establishes a confidential complaint process for reporting incidents and requires agencies to provide training to covered officials on how to assist individuals in medical distress.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4000
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1573
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5394
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3603
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4000
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1573
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5394
    Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3603
    Introduced in House
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (5)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3603: Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted