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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to implement policies and procedures, including the deployment of resources, to ensure the safety of children in CBP and ICE custody, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-7396| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Juan Vargas (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Security and Child Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to present to Congress a strategy to ensure the safety of children in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and to prioritize hiring medical personnel to handle the care of such children.
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Timeline
Dec 21, 2018
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 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.
  • December 21, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • December 21, 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.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelImmigration status and procedures

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to implement policies and procedures, including the deployment of resources, to ensure the safety of children in CBP and ICE custody, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-7396| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2018
Border Security and Child Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to present to Congress a strategy to ensure the safety of children in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and to prioritize hiring medical personnel to handle the care of such children.
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Timeline
Dec 21, 2018
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 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.
  • December 21, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • December 21, 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.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Juan Vargas (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelImmigration status and procedures