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Border Solutions Act: New Centers, Asylum Processes, and Child Safety

This act introduces changes to U.S. border management by establishing regional processing centers for migrants. It aims to streamline asylum processes and enhance the care of unaccompanied children, including more thorough background checks for potential sponsors. Citizens may experience impacts through improved migration management and increased border security.
Key points
Regional processing centers will be established along the southern border for identity verification, medical screenings, and initial asylum interviews.
Pilot programs will be implemented to expedite and improve asylum decisions, ensuring access to legal counsel.
Enhanced criminal background checks for sponsors of unaccompanied children will be required to protect them from exploitation.
Staffing levels in border and immigration agencies will increase, including new officers, attorneys, and immigration judges, to improve case handling.
Regular inspections of facilities housing migrant children will be conducted to ensure their safety and access to legal information.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2839
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Process start date: 2021-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2839.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Regional processing centers will be established along the southern border for identity verification, medical screenings, and initial asylum interviews.
  • Pilot programs will be implemented to expedite and improve asylum decisions, ensuring access to legal counsel.
  • Enhanced criminal background checks for sponsors of unaccompanied children will be required to protect them from exploitation.
  • Staffing levels in border and immigration agencies will increase, including new officers, attorneys, and immigration judges, to improve case handling.
  • Regular inspections of facilities housing migrant children will be conducted to ensure their safety and access to legal information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Migration Courts and Law Security