Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 9805
Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2026
Refreshed 28 min ago
Introduced 2026-07-21Topic: immigration · civil rights · social servicesSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill sets rules for how the federal government treats children in immigration custody. It would require children to stay with their parents, guardians, or adult relatives while in custody, except in limited cases decided by child welfare experts, and it would bar the federal government from operating family detention facilities. It would limit U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody of children to 72 hours and set standards for border facilities, including medical screenings, food, water, sleep, and licensed child caregivers on site. It would also restrict age assessment methods, give children access to legal orientation and counsel, and set rules for Department of Health and Human Services care facilities, including posted notices of children's rights.
Sponsors
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove Democrat sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. | refer |
| 2026-07-21 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-07-21 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-07-21 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-07-21 | Introduced in House | introduce |