PROKID Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The PROKID Act, if passed, would establish an Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Immigration Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services. This office would be independent of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Department of Homeland Security. The Ombudsperson would monitor facilities where immigrant children are held, investigate claims of abuse or neglect, and advocate for the prompt and safe release of these children from custody. The act also mandates specific data collection by the Office of Refugee Resettlement regarding immigrant children in custody, which would be made public.
This bill would affect immigrant children under 18 years old who are in immigration custody, as well as the facilities and entities that house them. The Ombudsperson would have the authority to visit facilities, review case files, and communicate with children, their families, sponsors, and legal representatives. The data collected would be used to improve conditions and processes, but it could not be used for immigration or law enforcement purposes.
As of July 22, 2026, the PROKID Act has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The next steps in the legislative process would involve consideration by this committee, which could lead to amendments, a committee vote, and potentially a vote by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5093 do?
- The PROKID Act, if passed, would establish an Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Immigration Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services. This office would be independent of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Department of Homeland Security. The Ombudsperson would monitor facilities where immigrant children are held, investigate claims of abuse or neglect, and advocate for the prompt and safe release of these children from custody. The act also mandates specific data collection by the Office of Refugee Resettlement regarding immigrant children in custody, which would be made public. This bill would affect immigrant children under 18 years old who are in immigration custody, as well as the facilities and entities that house them. The Ombudsperson would have the authority to visit facilities, review case files, and communicate with children, their families, sponsors, and legal representatives. The data collected would be used to improve conditions and processes, but it could not be used for immigration or law enforcement purposes. As of July 22, 2026, the PROKID Act has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The next steps in the legislative process would involve consideration by this committee, which could lead to amendments, a committee vote, and potentially a vote by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 5093 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5093. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5093?
- S. 5093 was sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5093?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (22 Jul 2026).
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