Short-Term Detention Standards Act

This bill, HR 8808 (Short-Term Detention Standards Act), sets minimum standards for individuals detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection during short-term holds. It mandates that detainees receive appropriate shelter, food, water, hygiene items, and sanitation access. The bill also requires regular unannounced audits by the DHS Inspector General and GAO, ensures congressional oversight access to facilities without facility modifications, and permits photography/video recording (without personally identifiable information) for transparency. These provisions directly affect apprehended individuals processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.