To limit the separation of families seeking asylum in the United States and expedite the asylum process for individuals arriving in the United States with children.
Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Protect Kids and Parents Act This bill requires that a child of alien parents or legal guardians who are asylum applicants must be detained in the same facility. A "child" is defined as an individual who has not reached the age of 18, has no permanent immigration status, and was in the custody and presence of a parent or legal guardian when the parent or legal guardian was detained for illegally entering the United States. The bill also: directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to increase the total number of immigration judges and Board of Immigration staff attorneys; directs Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to increase the total number of DHS personnel who process asylum applications; requires DOJ and DHS to establish procedures for expedited consideration and processing of asylum applications; requires expedited removal of asylum applicants whose applications have been denied; establishes a strong presumption in favor of family unity; requires DHS to publish guidance for locating separated children; and requires the Government Accountability Office to study, and report on, the prosecution of asylum seekers between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2018.
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseFamily relationshipsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresJudgesLawyers and legal servicesRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportState and local courts
To limit the separation of families seeking asylum in the United States and expedite the asylum process for individuals arriving in the United States with children.
USA115th CongressHR-6195| House
| Updated: 8/6/2018
Protect Kids and Parents Act This bill requires that a child of alien parents or legal guardians who are asylum applicants must be detained in the same facility. A "child" is defined as an individual who has not reached the age of 18, has no permanent immigration status, and was in the custody and presence of a parent or legal guardian when the parent or legal guardian was detained for illegally entering the United States. The bill also: directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to increase the total number of immigration judges and Board of Immigration staff attorneys; directs Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to increase the total number of DHS personnel who process asylum applications; requires DOJ and DHS to establish procedures for expedited consideration and processing of asylum applications; requires expedited removal of asylum applicants whose applications have been denied; establishes a strong presumption in favor of family unity; requires DHS to publish guidance for locating separated children; and requires the Government Accountability Office to study, and report on, the prosecution of asylum seekers between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2018.
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseFamily relationshipsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresJudgesLawyers and legal servicesRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportState and local courts