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S.959: Secure and Protect Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 24, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 24, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 24, 2021
Bill Summary
Secure and Protect Act of 2021 This bill makes changes to the handling of unaccompanied alien children and asylum applications. The Flores settlement (a court settlement imposing conditions on the treatment of detained alien minors) shall not restrict any activities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall have sole discretion as to detention standards of alien minors. Statutory provisions governing the handling of unaccompanied alien...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 24, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |