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To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reunite alien children separated from their parent or legal guardian with such parent or legal guardian, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6304| House 
| Updated: 8/6/2018
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (10)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joseph Crowley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reunifying Separated Families Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reunite each alien child (i.e., under age 18 and no permanent immigration status) who was separated from a parent or legal guardian on or after April 6, 2018, unless a state court or child welfare agency determines that it is in the best interests of the child to remain separated from a parent or legal guardian or there are DHS findings of trafficking or abuse. DHS is subject to a fine of $1,000 per child for each day such child is not reunited with a parent. The bill prohibits an agent or officer of DHS, the Department of Justice, or the Department of Health and Human Services from removing a child from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border, unless a state court, child welfare agency, or the Chief Patrol Agent or the Area Port Director make findings relating to the best interests of the child or the threat of trafficking or abuse. No such agent or officer may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian solely for the policy goals of deterring individuals from migrating to the United States or for promoting compliance with civil immigration laws.
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Timeline
Jul 3, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 3, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Aug 6, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • July 3, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 3, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • August 6, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6183: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to reunite unaccompanied alien children with the parents or legal guardians with whom they entered the United States, and for other purposes.
Border security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCrime victimsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseFamily relationshipsGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresSeparation, divorce, custody, supportState and local courts

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reunite alien children separated from their parent or legal guardian with such parent or legal guardian, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6304| House 
| Updated: 8/6/2018
Reunifying Separated Families Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reunite each alien child (i.e., under age 18 and no permanent immigration status) who was separated from a parent or legal guardian on or after April 6, 2018, unless a state court or child welfare agency determines that it is in the best interests of the child to remain separated from a parent or legal guardian or there are DHS findings of trafficking or abuse. DHS is subject to a fine of $1,000 per child for each day such child is not reunited with a parent. The bill prohibits an agent or officer of DHS, the Department of Justice, or the Department of Health and Human Services from removing a child from a parent or legal guardian at or near a port of entry or within 100 miles of the border, unless a state court, child welfare agency, or the Chief Patrol Agent or the Area Port Director make findings relating to the best interests of the child or the threat of trafficking or abuse. No such agent or officer may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian solely for the policy goals of deterring individuals from migrating to the United States or for promoting compliance with civil immigration laws.
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Timeline
Jul 3, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 3, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Aug 6, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • July 3, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 3, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • August 6, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (10)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joseph Crowley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6183: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to reunite unaccompanied alien children with the parents or legal guardians with whom they entered the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCrime victimsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseFamily relationshipsGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresSeparation, divorce, custody, supportState and local courts