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Protect Kids and Parents Act

Introduced: June 22, 2018 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 6, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jun 22, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 22, 2018
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protect Kids and Parents Act

This bill requires that a child of alien parents or legal guardians who are asylum applicants must be detained in the same facility. A "child" is defined as an individual who has not reached the age of 18, has no permanent immigration status, and was in the custody and presence of a parent or legal guardian when the parent or legal guardian was detained for illegally entering the United States.

The bill also:

  • directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to increase the total number of immigration judges and Board of Immigration staff attorneys;
  • directs Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to increase the total number of DHS personnel who process asylum applications;
  • requires DOJ and DHS to establish procedures for expedited consideration and processing of asylum applications;
  • requires expedited removal of asylum applicants whose applications have been denied;
  • establishes a strong presumption in favor of family unity;
  • requires DHS to publish guidance for locating separated children; and
  • requires the Government Accountability Office to study, and report on, the prosecution of asylum seekers between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2018.
What's happening now August 6, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3