House Bill 5950
115th Congress(2017-2018)
HELP Separated Children Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 23, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5950
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act or the HELP Separated Children Act
This bill sets forth Department of Homeland Security apprehension procedures with respect to children involved in immigration enforcement actions, including detention center access to courts, welfare agencies, and consular officials.
May 23, 2018
07/24/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
05/23/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/23/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:26 PM