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KIDS Act

USA119th CongressHR-9069| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Keeping Immigrants and Destinations Safe Act," or KIDS Act, seeks to significantly limit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) authority in detaining certain individuals and conducting immigration enforcement at specific locations. A core provision prohibits DHS from detaining children , individuals with a cognitive disability , or their primary caregivers , with a strong presumption against detaining primary caregivers unless release is deemed unreasonable or impracticable by clear and convincing evidence. If detention of a child or individual with a cognitive disability is permitted under specific exceptions, DHS must notify a parent or legal guardian and report the detention to Congress within 24 hours. The bill mandates prompt release of wrongfully detained individuals to a parent, designated caregiver, or child welfare authority, prioritizing the best interests of the child or individual. Furthermore, the Act broadly prohibits DHS from conducting immigration enforcement actions at, or within 1,000 feet of, a wide range of sensitive locations , including medical facilities, schools, places of worship, and courthouses. This prohibition also extends to actions taken while an individual is traveling to, attending, or returning from such locations. The only exception to these restrictions on detention and sensitive location enforcement is for actions conducted pursuant to a court-issued criminal arrest warrant or criminal search warrant . The bill also establishes remedies for violations of the sensitive location provision, including prohibiting the use of illegally obtained information in removal proceedings and mandating the release of wrongfully detained individuals.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5439
KIDS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8372
KIDS Act
May 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4590
Introduced in Senate
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5439
    KIDS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8372
    KIDS Act


  • May 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4590
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-4590: KIDS Act

KIDS Act

USA119th CongressHR-9069| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
The "Keeping Immigrants and Destinations Safe Act," or KIDS Act, seeks to significantly limit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) authority in detaining certain individuals and conducting immigration enforcement at specific locations. A core provision prohibits DHS from detaining children , individuals with a cognitive disability , or their primary caregivers , with a strong presumption against detaining primary caregivers unless release is deemed unreasonable or impracticable by clear and convincing evidence. If detention of a child or individual with a cognitive disability is permitted under specific exceptions, DHS must notify a parent or legal guardian and report the detention to Congress within 24 hours. The bill mandates prompt release of wrongfully detained individuals to a parent, designated caregiver, or child welfare authority, prioritizing the best interests of the child or individual. Furthermore, the Act broadly prohibits DHS from conducting immigration enforcement actions at, or within 1,000 feet of, a wide range of sensitive locations , including medical facilities, schools, places of worship, and courthouses. This prohibition also extends to actions taken while an individual is traveling to, attending, or returning from such locations. The only exception to these restrictions on detention and sensitive location enforcement is for actions conducted pursuant to a court-issued criminal arrest warrant or criminal search warrant . The bill also establishes remedies for violations of the sensitive location provision, including prohibiting the use of illegally obtained information in removal proceedings and mandating the release of wrongfully detained individuals.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5439
KIDS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8372
KIDS Act
May 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4590
Introduced in Senate
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5439
    KIDS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8372
    KIDS Act


  • May 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4590
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-4590: KIDS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted