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S.557: REUNITE Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 26, 2019
Bill Summary
Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act or the REUNITE Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reunite children and their parents or legal guardians who were apprehended for illegal entry into the United States. DHS and HHS shall develop procedures and programs, including procedures to (1) identify separated family...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) |