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US HR2417

US HR2417
Protection of Children Act of 2023


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Introduced
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of human trafficking and do not have a fear of returning to their home country. It also changes the requirements for obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, a pathway to permanent residency, by requiring that the alien's reunification with any one parent or legal guardian be precluded by abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a similar cause under state law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/30/2023)

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