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Protecting Migrant Children: Care Transfer Only to Parents or HHS

This new bill aims to ensure safer transfers of care for migrant children arriving in the U.S. without parents. It mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection can only transfer such a child to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or directly to their parent or legal guardian. This is intended to better protect children from risks.
Key points
Unaccompanied migrant children will only be transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or their parents/legal guardians.
The change aims to increase child safety and prevent exploitation.
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Print number: 117_HR_8490
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PARENT Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8490.

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 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unaccompanied migrant children will only be transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or their parents/legal guardians.
  • The change aims to increase child safety and prevent exploitation.
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. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

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 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Migration Family Security