Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act of 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a system for detainees to submit complaints with respect to medical neglect, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB10027, aims to mandate the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a system for detainees to file complaints about medical neglect. The bill also includes other related provisions.
The bill would affect individuals held in detention facilities overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, particularly those who may have experienced or witnessed medical neglect. By providing a formal system for filing complaints, the bill seeks to ensure that any issues with medical care are properly addressed and investigated.
HB10027 was introduced on August 3, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security for further review and consideration. At this stage, the bill is in the initial phases of the legislative process, and more steps are needed before it could be voted on by the full House.
