Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jun 2018): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 3093, titled the "Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act," was introduced by Senator Thom Tillis. Its stated purpose, as indicated by its title, is to address family separation issues and enforce existing laws. However, the specific details of how it would achieve these goals are not yet publicly available as the full text of the bill has not been published.
The bill's impact would depend on its provisions, which are currently unknown. It is unclear who would be directly affected by this legislation or what changes it might bring about for individuals or groups. Without the full text, it is impossible to determine the specific measures or requirements the bill would enact.
This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress on June 20, 2018. Since its introduction, its status is listed as "Introduced." According to the Congressional Research Service, the bill did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress. It is not currently advancing in the legislative process.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend protective custody over alien children under age 18 who are accompanied by a parent and apprehended at the border or are seeking admission to the United States at a port of entry. DHS must temporarily house an alien child under age 18 in a family residential center during the pendency of civil or criminal proceedings.
DHS must increase the number of available beds in family residential centers. The Department of Justice must increase the number of immigration judge teams to conduct prioritized proceedings for accompanied alien children and families apprehended at the southwest border or who are seeking admission to the United States at a port of entry.
Timeline
21 Jun 2018
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477.
Common questions
- What does S. 3093 do?
- This bill, S. 3093, titled the "Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act," was introduced by Senator Thom Tillis. Its stated purpose, as indicated by its title, is to address family separation issues and enforce existing laws. However, the specific details of how it would achieve these goals are not yet publicly available as the full text of the bill has not been published. The bill's impact would depend on its provisions, which are currently unknown. It is unclear who would be directly affected by this legislation or what changes it might bring about for individuals or groups. Without the full text, it is impossible to determine the specific measures or requirements the bill would enact. This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress on June 20, 2018. Since its introduction, its status is listed as "Introduced." According to the Congressional Research Service, the bill did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress. It is not currently advancing in the legislative process.
- Has S. 3093 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3093. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3093?
- S. 3093 was sponsored by Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), with 39 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3093?
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 477. (21 Jun 2018).
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