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- H.R.2235
H.R.2235: Child Trafficking Victims Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced June 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Child Trafficking Victims Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to require live training of all DHS personnel who come into contact with unaccompanied alien children. Sets forth related protections for such children regarding: (1) prompt placement with the Office of Refugee Resettlement, (2) qualified resources at appropriate ports of entry, (3) confidentiality, and (4) access to counsel.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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| June 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) |