Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act

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Bill Number

HR 1069

Introduced

Feb 7, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Border security and unlawful immigration Child safety and welfare Detention of persons Florida Immigration Immigration status and procedures Licensing and registrations Public contracts and procurement Texas

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Summary

Shut Down Child Prison Camps Act

The bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from operating unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children, including the previously operational shelter in Tornillo, Texas, and the shelter in Homestead, Florida.

Actions

Mar 25, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Feb 7, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 7, 2019

Introduced in House

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