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HJRES171FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE
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Proposed Resolution to Block New Federal Rules for Unaccompanied Migrant Children

Original title: HJRES 171: Congress Considers Disapproving Rule on Unaccompanied Children Program

June 27, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges the regulatory framework used by the Office of Refugee Resettlement to manage the placement, care, and services for unaccompanied children, potentially reverting these operations to previous standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Office of Refugee Resettlement

The agency's proposed rule would be invalidated, preventing it from changing existing regulations for unaccompanied children.

Unaccompanied alien children

The standards governing their placement, care, and services would remain under previous regulations rather than the new rule.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to nullify a new federal rule governing how the government cares for and places unaccompanied migrant children. If passed, the 'Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule' would be invalidated and prevented from taking effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges the regulatory framework used by the Office of Refugee Resettlement to manage the placement, care, and services for unaccompanied children, potentially reverting these operations to previous standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule'?
It is a federal rule issued by the Office of Refugee Resettlement that sets standards for the placement, care, and services provided to unaccompanied children in federal custody.
What happens if this resolution passes?
The rule would be nullified and would not be allowed to take effect or be reissued in substantially the same form without new congressional authorization.

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Connected Entities

organizationAdministration for Children and FamiliesSubmitted the proposed ruleMap →
organizationOffice of Refugee ResettlementSubmitted the proposed ruleMap →
bill_numberUnaccompanied Children ProgramFoundational RuleMap →
organizationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesSubmitted the proposed ruleMap →

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