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Practical Alternatives to Detention Act

USA116th CongressHR-9039| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2020
Justin Amash

Justin Amash

Libertarian Representative

Michigan

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Practical Alternatives to Detention Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully implement and use alternatives to detention programs for aliens who are not subject to mandatory detention. For such alternatives to detention programs, DHS shall prioritize certain aliens, such as those who are pregnant or have serious medical needs.
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Timeline
Dec 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 21, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • December 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily relationshipsFamily servicesGovernment studies and investigationsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesMental healthRefugees, asylum, displaced personsWomen's health

Practical Alternatives to Detention Act

USA116th CongressHR-9039| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2020
Practical Alternatives to Detention Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully implement and use alternatives to detention programs for aliens who are not subject to mandatory detention. For such alternatives to detention programs, DHS shall prioritize certain aliens, such as those who are pregnant or have serious medical needs.
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Timeline
Dec 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Dec 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 21, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • December 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Justin Amash

Justin Amash

Libertarian Representative

Michigan

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily relationshipsFamily servicesGovernment studies and investigationsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesMental healthRefugees, asylum, displaced personsWomen's health