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H.R.1238: Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 23, 2021
Bill Summary
Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act or PROKID Act This bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The office shall ensure that if government detention of an immigrant child is necessary, that child is held in the least restrictive setting. The office shall also advocate for (1) the quick and safe release of such a detained...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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Feb. 24, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
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Feb. 23, 2021 |
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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Feb. 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) |