No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 10401 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI13) on September 15, 2026. Based on its title, the bill would direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to establish requirements for notification, review, reporting, and record preservation in connection with "covered deaths" that occur while individuals are in ICE custody. The full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific definitions, procedures, timelines, and reporting recipients the bill would establish are not currently known.
Based on the stated purpose, the bill would primarily affect ICE as an agency, establishing new administrative and reporting obligations on how it handles deaths occurring in its custody. It could also indirectly affect immigrant detainees, their families, and oversight bodies such as Congress or the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General, depending on what reporting and notification requirements are ultimately specified in the bill's text.
The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, and its most recent action is that introduction. It has not yet been scheduled for committee consideration, markup, or a floor vote. As with most introduced bills, it would need to pass through committee review, and both chambers of Congress, before being sent to the President. No further legislative action has occurred as of the information available.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10401 do?
- H.R. 10401 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI13) on September 15, 2026. Based on its title, the bill would direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to establish requirements for notification, review, reporting, and record preservation in connection with "covered deaths" that occur while individuals are in ICE custody. The full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific definitions, procedures, timelines, and reporting recipients the bill would establish are not currently known. Based on the stated purpose, the bill would primarily affect ICE as an agency, establishing new administrative and reporting obligations on how it handles deaths occurring in its custody. It could also indirectly affect immigrant detainees, their families, and oversight bodies such as Congress or the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General, depending on what reporting and notification requirements are ultimately specified in the bill's text. The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, and its most recent action is that introduction. It has not yet been scheduled for committee consideration, markup, or a floor vote. As with most introduced bills, it would need to pass through committee review, and both chambers of Congress, before being sent to the President. No further legislative action has occurred as of the information available.
- Has H.R. 10401 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10401. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10401?
- H.R. 10401 was sponsored by Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10401?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (15 Sep 2026).
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