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H.R. 10329 · HOUSE1d
Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1656 · HOUSE2d
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6731) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to prohibit Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Victoria, Texas, as the "Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez VA Clinic".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 954 · SENATE2d
A resolution recognizing the service and sacrifice of women veterans.
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A bill to improve maternal health policies in correctional facilities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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119th Congress · H.R. 61 · Introduced

Ensuring United Families at the Border Act

This bill addresses the treatment of children who are non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law), including by statutorily establishing that there is no presumption that such a child (other than an unaccompanied child) should not be detained for immigration purposes. Specifically, the bill states that the detention of such minors shall be governed by specified sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act and not any other provision of law, judicial ruling, or settlement agreement. (A 1997 settlement agreement, commonly known as the Flores agreement, imposes requirements relating to the treatment of detained alien minors, including requiring such minors to be released or placed in a nonsecure facility after a certain amount of time in detention.) If an adult enters the United States unlawfully with their child, the Department of Homeland Security must detain the adult and child together if the only criminal charge against the adult is a misdemeanor for unlawful entry. This bill also prohibits states from imposing licensing requirements on immigration detention facilities used to detain minors or families with minors.

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SubjectsBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareDetention of personsFamily relationshipsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLicensing and registrationsState and local government operations

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BIGGS of Arizona:H.R. 61.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Artcile 1, Section 8The single subject of this legislation is:To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking VictimsProtection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to clarify thestandards for family detention.[Page H37]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · [R-AZ-5] · B001302
    Rep-AZ-5 current · 5 terms · @RepAndyBiggsAZ · 1 district office

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Committee memberships (6)

  • Crime and Federal Government Surveillance (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • Federal Law Enforcement (house) · house · rank 3
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (house) · house · rank 11 · site
  • House Committee on the Judiciary (house) · house · rank 3 · site
  • Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (house) · house · rank 2
  • Military and Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 4

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District offices (1)

  • 2509 S. Power Rd., Suite 204, Mesa, AZ, 85209 · 480-699-8239 · 33.3712904,-111.6870648

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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] · [R-MO-7] · B001316 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
    Rep-MO-7 current · 2 terms · @RepEricBurlison · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] · [R-AZ-2] · C001132 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
    Rep-AZ-2 current · 2 terms · @RepEliCrane · 1 district office
  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · [R-TX-22] · N000026 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
    Rep-TX-22 current · 3 terms · @RepTroyNehls · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
    2025-01-03T16:07:35ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (3)

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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    Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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  • Display Title2025-02-01T07:53:20Z
    Ensuring United Families at the Border Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-02-01T07:53:19Z
    Ensuring United Families at the Border Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-02-01T07:48:35Z
    To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to clarify the standards for family detention, and for other purposes.

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Summaries

00 · 2025-01-03 · Introduced in House

Ensuring United Families at the Border Act

This bill addresses the treatment of children who are non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law), including by statutorily establishing that there is no presumption that such a child (other than an unaccompanied child) should not be detained for immigration purposes.

Specifically, the bill states that the detention of such minors shall be governed by specified sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act and not any other provision of law, judicial ruling, or settlement agreement.

(A 1997 settlement agreement, commonly known as the Flores agreement, imposes requirements relating to the treatment of detained alien minors, including requiring such minors to be released or placed in a nonsecure facility after a certain amount of time in detention.)

If an adult enters the United States unlawfully with their child, the Department of Homeland Security must detain the adult and child together if the only criminal charge against the adult is a misdemeanor for unlawful entry.

This bill also prohibits states from imposing licensing requirements on immigration detention facilities used to detain minors or families with minors.

Related bills

  • HR 9199 (119) Permanent Trump Secure Border Act
    Latest: 2026-07-07 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 116 (119) Stopping Border Surges Act
    Latest: 2025-01-03 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 9200 (119) Secure the Border Act of 2026
    Latest: 2026-07-07 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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