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Transfer of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Care to Homeland Security

This act shifts the responsibility for the care of unaccompanied migrant children from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Homeland Security. This means DHS will now manage their detention and care. It also introduces mandatory DNA testing for biological relatives and requires state governor consent for placement, unless it's a biological relative.
Key points
Responsibility for unaccompanied migrant children's care moves from Health and Human Services to Homeland Security.
Mandatory DNA testing is introduced to confirm biological relationships before placing a child with a sponsor.
State governor consent is required for placing a migrant child, unless it's a confirmed biological relative.
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Additional Information
Migrant Accountability Act of 2021
Print number: HR 4201
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Process start date: 2021-06-28