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Enhanced Protection and Oversight for Unaccompanied Children

New regulations aim to increase the safety of unaccompanied children arriving in the United States. They introduce mandatory agreements with sponsors, more thorough background checks, and better oversight of children after they are placed with families. This is intended to provide children with better care and protection from risks.
Key points
Mandatory Sponsor Agreements: Individuals taking in children must sign an agreement, committing to provide care, education, medical attention, and report any threats.
Increased Sponsor Vetting: All adults in the sponsor's household, including parents, will undergo thorough background checks, including fingerprint checks.
Oversight and Support: Authorities will be able to provide follow-up services for children after placement, and non-parental sponsors may lose sponsorship for agreement violations.
More Immigration Judges: An increase in immigration judges aims to expedite children's cases.
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Print number: 117_S_772
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Responsibility for Unaccompanied Minors Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_772.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Sponsor Agreements: Individuals taking in children must sign an agreement, committing to provide care, education, medical attention, and report any threats.
  • Increased Sponsor Vetting: All adults in the sponsor's household, including parents, will undergo thorough background checks, including fingerprint checks.
  • Oversight and Support: Authorities will be able to provide follow-up services for children after placement, and non-parental sponsors may lose sponsorship for agreement violations.
  • More Immigration Judges: An increase in immigration judges aims to expedite children's cases.
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. Portman, Rob [R-OH].

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.

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