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Mental Health Care for Children Inhumanely Separated from Parents by the Federal Government Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1336| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2019
Nanette Diaz Barragán

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Mental Health Care for Children Inhumanely Separated from Parents by the Federal Government Act of 2019 This bill requires the federal government to ensure that children who are separated from their parents at the border by the Department of Homeland Security receive mental health services for free, including a mental health assessment within 24 hours of such separation and annually thereafter, as needed. Children who have already been separated (since April 6, 2018) must receive a mental health assessment within 24 hours after enactment of this bill.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • February 25, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • February 25, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  • February 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Health

Border security and unlawful immigrationChild healthDetention of personsFamily relationshipsHealth care costs and insuranceImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health

Mental Health Care for Children Inhumanely Separated from Parents by the Federal Government Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1336| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2019
Mental Health Care for Children Inhumanely Separated from Parents by the Federal Government Act of 2019 This bill requires the federal government to ensure that children who are separated from their parents at the border by the Department of Homeland Security receive mental health services for free, including a mental health assessment within 24 hours of such separation and annually thereafter, as needed. Children who have already been separated (since April 6, 2018) must receive a mental health assessment within 24 hours after enactment of this bill.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • February 25, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • February 25, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  • February 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Nanette Diaz Barragán

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationChild healthDetention of personsFamily relationshipsHealth care costs and insuranceImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health