HELP Separated Children Act

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Bill Number

HR 5950

Introduced

May 23, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Border security and unlawful immigration Child care and development Child safety and welfare Department of Homeland Security Detention of persons Family relationships Government buildings, facilities, and property Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Immigration Immigration status and procedures Judicial procedure and administration Separation, divorce, custody, support Visas and passports

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Summary

Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act or the HELP Separated Children Act

This bill sets forth Department of Homeland Security apprehension procedures with respect to children involved in immigration enforcement actions, including detention center access to courts, welfare agencies, and consular officials.

Actions

Jul 24, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
May 23, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 23, 2018

Introduced in House

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