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Freedom for Families Act

USA117th CongressHR-2925| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (21)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2163
Freedom for Families Act
Apr 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1517
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2163
    Freedom for Families Act


  • April 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1517
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-1517: Freedom for Families Act
Border security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationDetention of personsFamily relationshipsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment studies and investigationsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal servicesPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced persons

Freedom for Families Act

USA117th CongressHR-2925| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2163
Freedom for Families Act
Apr 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1517
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2163
    Freedom for Families Act


  • April 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1517
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (21)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 117-1517: Freedom for Families Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationDetention of personsFamily relationshipsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment studies and investigationsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLawyers and legal servicesPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced persons