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Protecting Migrant Children: New Custody Transfer Rules

This new law aims to better protect unaccompanied migrant children arriving in the United States. It establishes strict rules on who these children can be transferred to, preventing human trafficking. These changes are designed to provide greater safety and stability for the youngest migrants.
Key points
Unaccompanied migrant children will only be transferred to verified parents, legal guardians, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The custody transfer decision must occur within 72 hours of determining a child is an unaccompanied migrant.
The goal is to protect children from human trafficking and ensure their safe placement.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1537
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2023-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PARENT Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1537.

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 2023-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unaccompanied migrant children will only be transferred to verified parents, legal guardians, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
  • The custody transfer decision must occur within 72 hours of determining a child is an unaccompanied migrant.
  • The goal is to protect children from human trafficking and ensure their safe placement.
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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Family Security