Bill115th CongressFiled May 23, 2018Immigration
S. 2937
HELP Separated Children Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2018)
Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act or the HELP Separated Children Act
This bill sets forth Department of Homeland Security apprehension procedures with respect to children involved in immigration enforcement actions, including detention center access to courts, welfare agencies, and consular officials.
What just happenedMay 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2018
- May 23, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 23, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate