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Termination of Family Reunification Task Force and Reimbursement for Settlements.

This bill aims to end the special government task force responsible for family reunification. Additionally, it requires that a portion of federal officials' and task force members' salaries be transferred to a fund that covers settlements paid to foreign nationals. This means that money from these individuals' salaries will be used to reimburse the costs of legal settlements.
Key points
The government task force dedicated to family reunification will be terminated, potentially affecting future family reunification processes.
All decisions, settlements, and agreements made by this task force will be rescinded, which may have consequences for individuals affected by these decisions.
A portion of federal officials' and task force members' salaries will be transferred to cover the costs of settlements paid to foreign nationals, introducing a new funding mechanism for these payments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3202
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to terminate the Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families and to require the transfer of the salaries of certain Federal officials and Task Force members to the Judgment Fund to reimburse the Federal Government for settlements paid to aliens.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3202.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government task force dedicated to family reunification will be terminated, potentially affecting future family reunification processes.
  • All decisions, settlements, and agreements made by this task force will be rescinded, which may have consequences for individuals affected by these decisions.
  • A portion of federal officials' and task force members' salaries will be transferred to cover the costs of settlements paid to foreign nationals, introducing a new funding mechanism for these payments.
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 Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Migration Courts and Law