Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 22, 2026
S. 5071
A bill to provide protections for children in immigration custody, and for other purposes.
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedJul 22, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
17 cosponsors