Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 6, 2017Law
H.R. 1985
Justice for Children Now Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 6, 2017)
Justice for Children Now Act of 2017
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to appoint 70 immigration judges in addition to those serving as of the date of enactment of this bill.
What just happenedMay 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18](D-TX)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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- Introduced in HouseApr 6, 2017
- May 1, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Apr 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 6, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House