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2021-02-23
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act or PROKID Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).</p> <p>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 child, and (2) a child who was detained with family to be released concurrently with a parent or legal guardian.</p> <p>The office's duties shall include (1) monitoring facilities with immigrant children held in government custody to ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards, (2) investigating claims of mistreatment and complaints against foster care providers, (3) reviewing contested decisions about the placement of an immigrant child, and (4) reviewing data from HHS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) relating to such children. </p> <p>The office may also offer individual case assistance to such a detained child who requires expedited processing or elevated attention. The office may also issue subpoenas with HHS approval.</p> <p>DHS and HHS must ensure that the office has the ability to conduct investigative and monitoring activities, including by providing unobstructed access to any detention facility with immigrant children. </p> <p>The office and DHS shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to coordinate oversight between DHS and HHS. </p> <p>The bill also establishes an expert advisory committee to assist the office and an interagency working group to identify and discuss concerns related to detained immigrant children.</p>
2021-04-12T11:36:18Z
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2021-02-23T05:00:00Z
Introduced in House
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Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act
Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act
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IH
Introduced in House
To establish the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody, and for other purposes.
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IH
Introduced in House
Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
PROKID Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-05-11T15:45:15Z
2023-05-11T15:45:15Z
3.0.0
2021-02-23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Identical bill
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2021-04-28
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committee
2021-02-24
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Committee
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2021-02-23
Homeland Security Committee
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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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2021-02-23
Judiciary Committee
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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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2021-02-23
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2021-03-26
DC
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Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
San Nicolas
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2021-03-26
GU
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Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
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2021-05-14
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Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
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2021-05-14
IN
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2021-05-14
MA
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2021-06-08
NY
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Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
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2022-02-02
CA
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2022-03-30
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Administrative remedies Adoption and foster care Advisory bodies Border security and unlawful immigration Census and government statistics Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Detention of persons Domestic violence and child abuse Evidence and witnesses Executive agency funding and structure Family relationships Federal officials Government buildings, facilities, and property Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Human trafficking Immigration status and procedures Intergovernmental relations Refugees, asylum, displaced persons State and local government operations Telephone and wireless communication
2021-02-23
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act or PROKID Act</b></p> <p>This bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).</p> <p>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 child, and (2) a child who was detained with family to be released concurrently with a parent or legal guardian.</p> <p>The office's duties shall include (1) monitoring facilities with immigrant children held in government custody to ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards, (2) investigating claims of mistreatment and complaints against foster care providers, (3) reviewing contested decisions about the placement of an immigrant child, and (4) reviewing data from HHS and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) relating to such children. </p> <p>The office may also offer individual case assistance to such a detained child who requires expedited processing or elevated attention. The office may also issue subpoenas with HHS approval.</p> <p>DHS and HHS must ensure that the office has the ability to conduct investigative and monitoring activities, including by providing unobstructed access to any detention facility with immigrant children. </p> <p>The office and DHS shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to coordinate oversight between DHS and HHS. </p> <p>The bill also establishes an expert advisory committee to assist the office and an interagency working group to identify and discuss concerns related to detained immigrant children.</p>
2021-04-12T11:36:18Z
00
Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act
Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To establish the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
PROKID Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.