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Introduced
07/24/2019
07/24/2019
In Committee
07/24/2019
07/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Coordinating Care for Children Affected by Immigration Enforcement Act, aims to protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions. Key provisions include requiring immigration authorities to inquire about parental status, provide communication and contact information to parents, notify child welfare agencies if a parent is unable to make care arrangements, and ensure parents are not separated from their children unless necessary. The bill also requires immigration authorities to facilitate parents' ability to participate in child welfare proceedings and obtain travel documents for their children. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security must provide training on these protections to relevant personnel.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Tina Smith (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/24/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2256/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2256/BILLS-116s2256is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2256/BILLS-116s2256is.pdf.pdf |
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