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H.R.6537: FIRST Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 17, 2020
- Latest Major Action April 17, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 17, 2020
Bill Summary
Federal Immigrant Release for Safety and security Together Act or the FIRST Act This bill imposes requirements during a communicable disease-related national emergency, such as requiring the release of certain aliens in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Covered aliens, specifically those who have certain health conditions, are at least 50 years old, or are 21 years of age or younger, shall be released from ICE custody...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 17, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 17, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) |