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A bill 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 CongressS-3091| Senate 
| Updated: 6/19/2018
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (21)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • 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.
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Timeline
Jun 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 6, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6195
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • June 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 6, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6195
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6195: 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.
  • 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.
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

A bill 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 CongressS-3091| Senate 
| Updated: 6/19/2018
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.
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Timeline
Jun 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 6, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6195
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • June 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 6, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6195
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (21)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6195: 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.
  • 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
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