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H.R. 5414: Help Separated Families Act of 2018

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To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that immigration status alone does not disqualify a parent, legal guardian, or relative from being a placement for a foster child, to authorize discretion to a State, county, or other political subdivision of a State to delay filing for termination of parental rights in foster care cases in which an otherwise fit and willing parent or legal guardian has been deported or is involved in (including detention pursuant to) an immigration proceeding, unless certain conditions have been met, and for other purposes.

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Photo of sponsor Lucille Roybal-Allard

Lucille Roybal-Allard

Sponsor. Representative for California's 40th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2018
Length: 11 pages
Introduced:

Mar 26, 2018

Status:

Introduced on Mar 26, 2018

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 26, 2018. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis:

2% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Jul 13, 2012
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 6128 (112th).
Jun 28, 2013
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2604 (113th).
Mar 26, 2018
 
Introduced

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Ordered Reported

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Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 5414 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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