A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5435, sponsored by Senator Christopher Murphy, aims to prohibit immigration enforcement actions from taking place at school bus stops where children are present. The specific details of how this prohibition would be implemented are not yet publicly available, as the full text of the bill has not been published.
If enacted, the bill would directly impact individuals involved in immigration enforcement and potentially families who utilize school bus transportation for their children. The stated purpose is to prevent immigration enforcement activities from occurring in environments specifically intended for children's school transportation.
S. 5435 was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 17, 2026. As it has just been introduced, it is at the beginning of the legislative process. The next steps would involve the bill being referred to a committee for review, potentially followed by hearings and votes before it could advance to the full Senate and then the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5435 do?
- This bill, S. 5435, sponsored by Senator Christopher Murphy, aims to prohibit immigration enforcement actions from taking place at school bus stops where children are present. The specific details of how this prohibition would be implemented are not yet publicly available, as the full text of the bill has not been published. If enacted, the bill would directly impact individuals involved in immigration enforcement and potentially families who utilize school bus transportation for their children. The stated purpose is to prevent immigration enforcement activities from occurring in environments specifically intended for children's school transportation. S. 5435 was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 17, 2026. As it has just been introduced, it is at the beginning of the legislative process. The next steps would involve the bill being referred to a committee for review, potentially followed by hearings and votes before it could advance to the full Senate and then the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 5435 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5435. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5435?
- S. 5435 was sponsored by Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5435?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (17 Sep 2026).
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