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S.388: Families, Not Facilities Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Families, Not Facilities Act of 2019 This bill amends provisions related to the safety of minor aliens that enter the United States unaccompanied by a guardian. When placing an unaccompanied alien child with a proposed custodian, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall not consider the custodian's immigration status. DHS shall not use certain information obtained for placing a child with a custodian to apprehend, detain, or deport...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) |