To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Congress of any serious injury or death of any individual in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Key claim: HR9113 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify Congress of any serious injury or death of any individual in DHS custody.

Abstract

(HR9113 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-07): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Why this matters

Deaths and serious injuries in DHS custody — including in ICE detention and CBP holding facilities — have historically surfaced through press reporting or advocacy groups rather than systematic government disclosure. A statutory duty to notify Congress would create a baseline transparency mechanism affecting detained migrants, asylum seekers, and others in DHS custody, and would give oversight committees a consistent record for investigating patterns of custodial harm.

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