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S.292: Keep Families Together Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (39 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Keep Families Together Act This bill limits the separation of families at or near U.S. borders or ports of entry. The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Justice, and Health and Human Services shall not separate a child from a parent or legal guardian at a port of entry or within 100 miles of a U.S. border unless a state court terminates the parent or legal guardian's rights; a state child welfare agency or court determines it is in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S802-803)
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |