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Enhanced Tracking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Missing Court Hearings.

This law mandates the creation of an automated system to track and share information about unaccompanied migrant children who fail to appear for their immigration hearings. The goal is to improve government efficiency in managing migration cases and enhance efforts to combat child trafficking. The bill also introduces accountability measures, including bonus pay restrictions for ICE political appointees if the system is not implemented.
Key points
Requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to implement an automated system to identify unaccompanied children who miss court dates.
Mandates the sharing of this non-appearance data across key federal agencies (ICE, CBP, DOJ, ORR).
Imposes penalties (loss of bonus pay) on ICE political appointees if the required information-sharing system is not certified as compliant.
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Print number: 118_HR_9654
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2024-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Alien Children Trafficking Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9654.

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 2024-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to implement an automated system to identify unaccompanied children who miss court dates.
  • Mandates the sharing of this non-appearance data across key federal agencies (ICE, CBP, DOJ, ORR).
  • Imposes penalties (loss of bonus pay) on ICE political appointees if the required information-sharing system is not certified as compliant.
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. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

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 2025-12-26.

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