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HUMANE Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1303| Senate 
| Updated: 5/2/2019
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Humanitarian Upgrades to Manage and Assist our Nation's Enforcement Act of 2019 or the HUMANE Act of 2019 This bill modifies requirements relating to the detention of alien children and families, asylum seekers, and other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall house detained alien children with a parent during the pendency of any civil or criminal proceedings if the children are accompanied by a parent. DHS shall ensure the facilities meet various standards, including those relating to accommodations and medical treatment. DHS shall expedite removal proceedings against alien children convicted of certain crimes. The bill also imposes requirements on placing unaccompanied alien children with a nongovernmental sponsor, such as requiring the sponsor to be the child's parent or legal guardian and legally present in the United States. The Department of Health of Human Services may make exceptions in certain instances, such as when a child is believed to be a human trafficking victim, and place such a child with another relative. The bill requires asylum applicants to arrive in the United States only at a designated port of arrival, where current law allows aliens to seek asylum whether or not they arrive at a designated port. DHS shall establish at least four regional processing centers to house and process detained aliens. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall increase staffing, including field operations officers, support personnel, and attorneys. Aliens who overstay a nonimmigrant visa or under a visa waiver program more than 30 days shall be subject to detention and removal, and barred from obtaining various immigration benefits.
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Timeline
May 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2616-2617)
May 31, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2522
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 2, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2616-2617)


  • May 31, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2522
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2522: HUMANE Act of 2019
Administrative remediesAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAssault and harassment offensesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBuilding constructionChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuatemalaHealth personnelHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMental healthMexicoPhotography and imagingPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesState and local government operationsViolent crimeVisas and passports

HUMANE Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1303| Senate 
| Updated: 5/2/2019
Humanitarian Upgrades to Manage and Assist our Nation's Enforcement Act of 2019 or the HUMANE Act of 2019 This bill modifies requirements relating to the detention of alien children and families, asylum seekers, and other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall house detained alien children with a parent during the pendency of any civil or criminal proceedings if the children are accompanied by a parent. DHS shall ensure the facilities meet various standards, including those relating to accommodations and medical treatment. DHS shall expedite removal proceedings against alien children convicted of certain crimes. The bill also imposes requirements on placing unaccompanied alien children with a nongovernmental sponsor, such as requiring the sponsor to be the child's parent or legal guardian and legally present in the United States. The Department of Health of Human Services may make exceptions in certain instances, such as when a child is believed to be a human trafficking victim, and place such a child with another relative. The bill requires asylum applicants to arrive in the United States only at a designated port of arrival, where current law allows aliens to seek asylum whether or not they arrive at a designated port. DHS shall establish at least four regional processing centers to house and process detained aliens. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall increase staffing, including field operations officers, support personnel, and attorneys. Aliens who overstay a nonimmigrant visa or under a visa waiver program more than 30 days shall be subject to detention and removal, and barred from obtaining various immigration benefits.
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Timeline
May 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2616-2617)
May 31, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2522
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 2, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2616-2617)


  • May 31, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2522
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2522: HUMANE Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAssault and harassment offensesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBuilding constructionChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFraud offenses and financial crimesGeneticsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuatemalaHealth personnelHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLatin AmericaLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMental healthMexicoPhotography and imagingPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex offensesState and local government operationsViolent crimeVisas and passports