Introduced in House
HR 9805 - 119Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Introduced in 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.
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Homeland Security Committee Standing House
Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall secretary of health and human services and the secretary of homeland security shall
Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Secretary of Homeland Security secretary of health and human services or the secretary of homeland security
tes communities are deemed to be lawfully residing for purposes of determining eligibility for medical assistance under Medicaid or child health assistance and pregnancy-related assistance under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP
communities are deemed to be ``lawfully residing'' for purposes of determining eligibility for medical assistance under Medicaid or child health assistance and pregnancy-related assistance under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP
Secretary of Health secretary of health
Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of Health and Human Services, unless— (1) the noncitizen child requests privacy temporarily; (2) during the screening process, a determination is made based on clear and convincing evidence th
amily member at all times while in the custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of Health and Human Services, unless-- (1) the noncitizen child requests privacy temporarily; (2) during the screening process, a determin
custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary of Health and Human Services, unless-- (1) the noncitizen child requests privacy temporarily; (2) during the screening process, a determination is made based on clear and convi
Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish on a publicly accessible internet website of the Department of Homeland Security the following secretary of homeland security shall publish on a publicly accessible internet website of the depart
Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish on a publicly accessible internet website of the Department of Homeland Security the following for each such child, calculated to include all such children, disaggregated by— (I) facility; and (I
4) Publication.--Not less frequently than monthly, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish on a publicly accessible internet website of the Department of Homeland Security the following: (A) The figures for the data collected under
reign language competency and interview protocols in cases in which interpretation is required. (iv) Require continuing education in any subject necessary to ensure compliance with this Act or the amendments made by this Act. (g) Monitoring
anied noncitizen child who is a child with a disability (as defined in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1401 )) with special education and related services pursuant to an individualized education pr
20 U.S.C. 1401 education program that is developed for the unaccompanied noncitizen child and is consistent with the requirements provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1401 et seq. ). (f) Other education
ounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $46,500,000, to remain available until expended, for a contingency fund (referred t
to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $46,500,000, to remain available until expended, for a contingency fund (refer
dition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $46,500,000, to remain available until expended, for a contingency fund
nd Human Services; (B) the Department of Justice; (C) the Department of Homeland Security; and (D) a Federal, State, or Tribal court. (5) Confidentiality All communications between child advocates appointed under this section and unaccompan
Confidentiality (B) the Department of Justice; (C) the Department of Homeland Security; and (D) a Federal, State, or Tribal court. (5) Confidentiality.--All communications between child advocates appointed under this section and unaccompani
Human Services shall appoint a child advocate for the child. (viii) Prohibition The adjudication of asylum applications shall not be carried out in a reception center designated under this subparagraph. (D) Transportation (i) In general Ex
udication of asylum applications shall not be carried out in a reception center designated under this subparagraph. (D) Transportation (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), the Commissioner may not transport any unaccompanied no
t the influx facility maintains staffing ratios as follows: (A) During waking hours, not less than 1 on-duty youth care worker for every 8 unaccompanied noncitizen children. (B) During sleeping hours, not less than 1 on-duty youth care work
duty ratios as follows: (A) During waking hours, not less than 1 on-duty youth care worker for every 8 unaccompanied noncitizen children. (B) During sleeping hours, not less than 1 on-duty youth care worker for every 16 unaccompanied noncit
shall ensure that the influx facility maintains staffing ratios as follows: (A) During waking hours, not less than 1 on-duty youth care worker for every 8 unaccompanied noncitizen children. (B) During sleeping hours, not less than 1 on-duty
al guardian, or nonparent family member, family unity. 105. Standards for U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities housing noncitizen children (a) In general A noncitizen child may not be housed in a U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA
STATE OF MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY PA
STATE OF MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
STATE OF MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
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![Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/k000400_200.jpg)
![Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/j000288_200.jpg)
![Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/q000023_200.jpg)