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Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-661| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2019
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (14)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with experts in child development and welfare and pediatric medicine, to develop guidelines for the treatment of children (under age 18 with no permanent immigration status) in the custody of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DHS must provide resources and trained staff to address the needs of such children, including child welfare professionals, at each port of entry and Border Patrol station. The bill imposes various duties on such child welfare professionals, including the duty to report allegations of abuse and ensure DHS compliance with abuse reporting laws. DHS may not remove a child from a parent or legal guardian solely for the purpose of deterring individuals from migrating to the United States or for promoting compliance with the immigration laws. DHS must (1) assign a family unit tracking number to each family member apprehended at the border, (2) allow humanitarian organizations and state and local child welfare agencies to monitor children in detention and conduct unannounced inspections, (3) promulgate regulations establishing basic standards of care for the short-term custody of children by CBP, (4) ensure that children apprehended by CBP receive an interview and screening with a child welfare professional and are provided information about their rights under the immigration laws, and (5) provide each apprehended parent or legal guardian and each child with access to legal counsel.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3729
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • March 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3729
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3729: Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act
AppropriationsBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRight of privacySeparation, divorce, custody, supportSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-661| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2019
Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with experts in child development and welfare and pediatric medicine, to develop guidelines for the treatment of children (under age 18 with no permanent immigration status) in the custody of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DHS must provide resources and trained staff to address the needs of such children, including child welfare professionals, at each port of entry and Border Patrol station. The bill imposes various duties on such child welfare professionals, including the duty to report allegations of abuse and ensure DHS compliance with abuse reporting laws. DHS may not remove a child from a parent or legal guardian solely for the purpose of deterring individuals from migrating to the United States or for promoting compliance with the immigration laws. DHS must (1) assign a family unit tracking number to each family member apprehended at the border, (2) allow humanitarian organizations and state and local child welfare agencies to monitor children in detention and conduct unannounced inspections, (3) promulgate regulations establishing basic standards of care for the short-term custody of children by CBP, (4) ensure that children apprehended by CBP receive an interview and screening with a child welfare professional and are provided information about their rights under the immigration laws, and (5) provide each apprehended parent or legal guardian and each child with access to legal counsel.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3729
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • March 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3729
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (14)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3729: Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrime victimsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRight of privacySeparation, divorce, custody, supportSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations