3.0.0 6594 2023-01-11T13:41:54Z 2023-01-11T13:41:54Z House HR 2018-07-26 115 [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ESPAILLAT:H.R. 6594.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article One of the United States Constitution, section 8,clause 18:The Congress shall have Power--To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereoforArticle One of the United States Constitution, Section 8,Clause 3:The Congress shall have Power--To regulate Commerce withforeign Nations, and among the several States, and with theIndian tribes;[Page H7726]]]> hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju01 Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee Referred to 2018-10-01T21:09:37Z Referred to 2018-07-26T13:10:45Z REUNITE Act 115 3227 S 2018-07-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 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Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] BARBARA LEE D CA 13 2018-10-05 False Immigration 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 Immigration 00 2018-07-26 Introduced in House 2019-02-04T20:37:50Z Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act or the REUNITE Act

This bill directs the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS), after consultation with humanitarian organizations, child welfare agencies, and states bordering Mexico, to promulgate and publish a rule describing efforts that DHS and HHS will undertake to aid apprehended parents or legal guardians in locating and reuniting with any children (under age 18 with no permanent immigration status) separated from them at or near the port of entry, or within 100 miles of the border. DHS, HHS, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must provide apprehended parents or legal guardians separated from their children with written notice, in a language understandable to them, of any rules or guidance that may assist them in locating and reuniting with their children.

The bill permits DHS and HHS to use DNA testing to determine family relationships subject to certain requirements, after using other commonly-used techniques for determining such relationships.

DHS must establish secure alternative programs that incorporate case management services in each DHS field office to ensure appearances by alien parents and children at immigration proceedings and public safety and to provide for community-based alternatives to detention.

DHS, DOJ, and HHS shall establish an interagency Office for Locating and Reuniting Children with Parents for facilitating the reunification of children and apprehended parents or legal guardians after entering the United States.

The bill requires DOJ to appoint counsel, free of charge, for children and vulnerable aliens (e.g., persons with disabilities and victims of abuse, torture, or violence) in immigration proceedings.

The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to limit bonds for detained aliens to $1,500, except for aliens who have committed an aggravated felony (as defined by the INA).

]]> REUNITE Act Display Title REUNITE Act Official Title as Introduced To reunite families separated at or near ports of entry, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced REUNITE Act Short Titles as Introduced Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act Introduced in House 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr6594ih/xml/BILLS-115hr6594ih.xml 2018-10-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.