Short-Term Holding Facility Standards Restoration Act.

(a) In general. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that, absent exceptional circumstances described in subsection (b), a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility may only be used for short-term custody of a detainee.

(b) Exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are temporary and unforeseen circumstances requiring immediate action, including—

(1) medical emergencies;

(2) natural disasters or facility disruptions;

(3) transportation or transfer delays beyond the control of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(4) other exigent operational conditions as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.