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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Task Force to Reunite Families Separated at the Border
Record date · December 18, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill would create a federal task force within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and reunite children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border between 2017 and 2021. The task force would be required to provide recommendations on legal pathways, visas, and support services to facilitate these reunifications.
The bill establishes a formal federal mechanism to address the status of children separated under the 2017-2021 ',' potentially impacting the legal status and support services available to these families through 2039.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Families separated at the border (2017-2021)
The bill mandates the identification and development of reunification recommendations for these individuals.
Department of Homeland Security
The agency is required to house the task force and implement its recommendations.
Department of State
The agency is required to coordinate with the task force on reunification efforts.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Long-term Sunset Provision
The bill includes a sunset date of January 20, 2039, suggesting a long-term legislative expectation for the duration of the reunification process.
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