Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2925
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Freedom for Families Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 30, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 30, 2021
Latest Action
Nov 9, 2021
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
2925
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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California
Democrat
California
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California
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District of Columbia
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Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Washington
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Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Freedom for Families Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds for facilities used to detain noncitizen families and addresses related issues.

Specifically, no funds made available may be used to operate or construct a family detention center, whether operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or a contractor. This prohibition shall also apply to funds made available before this bill's enactment.

Funds obligated to operate such centers must instead be used for implementing and developing nondetention programs that are community-based and consistent with international best practices.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may place an apprehended noncitizen family into such a nondetention program if DHS makes an individualized determination that doing so will facilitate the family's compliance with immigration laws. The programs must provide to participants a legal orientation and meaningful access to counsel.

Text (1)
April 30, 2021
Actions (3)
11/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
04/30/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/30/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:31 PM