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Mark
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Pocan
D
2021-02-05
WI
H000324
20
ALCEE
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
HASTINGS
L.
D
2021-02-05
FL
G000587
29
Sylvia
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Garcia
R.
D
2021-02-05
TX
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-02-08
DC
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-02-18
CT
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2021-01-28
2021-03-05
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
House
Immigration
E000297
13
Adriano
Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
N
Espaillat
D
NY
Administrative law and regulatory procedures Appropriations Arizona Border security and unlawful immigration California Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Crime victims Crimes against children Criminal procedure and sentencing Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Department of Justice Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Domestic violence and child abuse Executive agency funding and structure Family relationships Genetics Human trafficking Immigration status and procedures Intergovernmental relations Latin America Lawyers and legal services Legal fees and court costs Mexico New Mexico Right of privacy Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations State and local government operations Texas
2021-01-28
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act or the REUNITE Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reunite children and their parents or legal guardians who were apprehended for illegal entry into the United States. </p> <p>DHS and HHS shall develop procedures and programs, including procedures to (1) identify separated family members, (2) allow apprehended parents or legal guardians to have frequent no-cost contact with their separated children, and (3) coordinate with foreign consulates to locate apprehended individuals.</p> <p>DHS and HHS shall ensure immediate reunification of apprehended children with a parent or legal guardian, but may make exceptions for the child's safety.</p> <p>DHS and HHS may use DNA testing to determine family relationships, but shall first use other methods, such as official documents. DHS and HHS shall develop procedures for instances where the aliens refuse to consent to DNA testing. Collected DNA information may not be used for any purpose other than family reunification, including criminal or immigration enforcement.</p> <p>The bill restores the Family Case Management Program, an alternative to detention program that uses case managers to promote compliance with immigration law obligations. DHS, HHS, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall establish the Office for Locating and Reuniting Children with Parents.</p> <p>Aliens shall have access to counsel inside immigration detention facilities, and DOJ may provide counsel for immigration proceedings. DOJ shall provide counsel if necessary for children and vulnerable individuals, and children's cases shall be heard individually.</p>
2021-04-22T20:06:43Z
00
2021-01-28T05:00:00Z
Introduced in House
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REUNITE Act
REUNITE Act
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Introduced in House
To reunite families separated at or near ports of entry, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
REUNITE Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-01-11T13:43:27Z
2023-01-11T13:43:27Z
3.0.0
2021-03-05
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committee
H11100
2021-01-28
Judiciary Committee
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House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
IntroReferral
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2021-01-28
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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2021-01-28
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
E000297
13
Adriano
Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
N
Espaillat
D
NY
B001292
8
Donald
Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Beyer
S.
D
2021-01-28
VA
B001278
1
Suzanne
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Bonamici
D
2021-01-28
OR
G000586
4
Jesus
Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Garcia
G.
D
2021-01-28
IL
J000298
7
Pramila
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Jayapal
D
2021-01-28
WA
S001145
9
JANICE
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
SCHAKOWSKY
D.
D
2021-02-04
IL
M001188
6
Grace
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Meng
D
2021-02-04
NY
G000574
7
Ruben
Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Gallego
D
2021-02-04
AZ
R000606
8
Jamie
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Raskin
D
2021-02-04
MD
V000081
7
NYDIA
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
VELAZQUEZ
M.
D
2021-02-04
NY
B000574
3
EARL
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
BLUMENAUER
D
2021-02-04
OR
P000607
2
Mark
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Pocan
D
2021-02-05
WI
H000324
20
ALCEE
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
HASTINGS
L.
D
2021-02-05
FL
G000587
29
Sylvia
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Garcia
R.
D
2021-02-05
TX
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-02-08
DC
H001081
5
Jahana
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Hayes
D
2021-02-18
CT
Administrative law and regulatory procedures Appropriations Arizona Border security and unlawful immigration California Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Crime victims Crimes against children Criminal procedure and sentencing Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Department of Justice Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Domestic violence and child abuse Executive agency funding and structure Family relationships Genetics Human trafficking Immigration status and procedures Intergovernmental relations Latin America Lawyers and legal services Legal fees and court costs Mexico New Mexico Right of privacy Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations State and local government operations Texas
2021-01-28
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act or the REUNITE Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reunite children and their parents or legal guardians who were apprehended for illegal entry into the United States. </p> <p>DHS and HHS shall develop procedures and programs, including procedures to (1) identify separated family members, (2) allow apprehended parents or legal guardians to have frequent no-cost contact with their separated children, and (3) coordinate with foreign consulates to locate apprehended individuals.</p> <p>DHS and HHS shall ensure immediate reunification of apprehended children with a parent or legal guardian, but may make exceptions for the child's safety.</p> <p>DHS and HHS may use DNA testing to determine family relationships, but shall first use other methods, such as official documents. DHS and HHS shall develop procedures for instances where the aliens refuse to consent to DNA testing. Collected DNA information may not be used for any purpose other than family reunification, including criminal or immigration enforcement.</p> <p>The bill restores the Family Case Management Program, an alternative to detention program that uses case managers to promote compliance with immigration law obligations. DHS, HHS, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall establish the Office for Locating and Reuniting Children with Parents.</p> <p>Aliens shall have access to counsel inside immigration detention facilities, and DOJ may provide counsel for immigration proceedings. DOJ shall provide counsel if necessary for children and vulnerable individuals, and children's cases shall be heard individually.</p>
2021-04-22T20:06:43Z
00
REUNITE Act
REUNITE Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To reunite families separated at or near ports of entry, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
REUNITE Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-03-05
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.