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S.1517: Freedom for Families Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 29, 2021
Bill Summary
Freedom for Families Act This bill prohibits using federal funds for facilities used to detain noncitizen families and addresses related issues. Specifically, no funds made available may be used to operate or construct a family detention center, whether operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or a contractor. This prohibition shall also apply to funds made available before this bill's enactment. Funds obligated to operate such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |