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Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2795| Senate 
| Updated: 9/22/2021
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (4)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish programs that are alternatives to detention for immigration enforcement and addresses related issues. Such programs must be available regardless of whether an alien is subject to a removal order or whether a charge of removability is pending, but shall not be available to certain aliens, such as those subject to mandatory detention. DHS or an immigration judge must determine, within 72 hours of an individual being taken into custody for immigration enforcement, the appropriate level of supervision for the individual and whether the individual may participate in such an alternative program. For a member of a vulnerable population (such as a victim of trafficking) or a caregiver (such as a parent of a minor), there must be a presumption that such an individual must be placed in a community-based supervision program. DHS must restore the Family Case Management Program as an alternative to detention. This program must provide community supervision and community support services through a contract with a nongovernmental organization. DHS must establish a Coordinator of Alternatives to Detention position. The Government Accountability Office must report on the use and effectiveness of the programs established under this bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1894
Alternatives to Detention Act of 2019
Sep 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5347
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1894
    Alternatives to Detention Act of 2019


  • September 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5347
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5347: Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021

Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2795| Senate 
| Updated: 9/22/2021
Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish programs that are alternatives to detention for immigration enforcement and addresses related issues. Such programs must be available regardless of whether an alien is subject to a removal order or whether a charge of removability is pending, but shall not be available to certain aliens, such as those subject to mandatory detention. DHS or an immigration judge must determine, within 72 hours of an individual being taken into custody for immigration enforcement, the appropriate level of supervision for the individual and whether the individual may participate in such an alternative program. For a member of a vulnerable population (such as a victim of trafficking) or a caregiver (such as a parent of a minor), there must be a presumption that such an individual must be placed in a community-based supervision program. DHS must restore the Family Case Management Program as an alternative to detention. This program must provide community supervision and community support services through a contract with a nongovernmental organization. DHS must establish a Coordinator of Alternatives to Detention position. The Government Accountability Office must report on the use and effectiveness of the programs established under this bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1894
Alternatives to Detention Act of 2019
Sep 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5347
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1894
    Alternatives to Detention Act of 2019


  • September 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5347
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (4)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5347: Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted