Orlin’s Law
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, known as "Orlin's Law," aims to establish specific protections for children in the United States whose parents are detained under immigration laws. It would require the Department of Homeland Security to inquire about an alien's status as a "covered parent" (an alien parent of a dependent child physically present in the U.S.) within two hours of taking them into custody. If deemed a covered parent, the individual would generally be released unless an immigration judge finds they pose an unmitigable risk to public safety.
The legislation outlines several provisions for covered parents. These include the right to make free phone calls to arrange for their dependent children's care, regular in-person and daily communication with their children, and limitations on transfers that would separate them from their child's habitual residence. It also ensures covered parents can participate in family court proceedings, communicate with legal counsel and child welfare agencies, and obtain necessary travel documents for their children.
H.R. 9745 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been considered by the committee, nor has it moved to the Senate for consideration. If it advances, it would need to be passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
16 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9745 do?
- This bill, known as "Orlin's Law," aims to establish specific protections for children in the United States whose parents are detained under immigration laws. It would require the Department of Homeland Security to inquire about an alien's status as a "covered parent" (an alien parent of a dependent child physically present in the U.S.) within two hours of taking them into custody. If deemed a covered parent, the individual would generally be released unless an immigration judge finds they pose an unmitigable risk to public safety. The legislation outlines several provisions for covered parents. These include the right to make free phone calls to arrange for their dependent children's care, regular in-person and daily communication with their children, and limitations on transfers that would separate them from their child's habitual residence. It also ensures covered parents can participate in family court proceedings, communicate with legal counsel and child welfare agencies, and obtain necessary travel documents for their children. H.R. 9745 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been considered by the committee, nor has it moved to the Senate for consideration. If it advances, it would need to be passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 9745 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9745. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9745?
- H.R. 9745 was sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), with 30 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9745?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (16 Jul 2026).
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