United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HR 2417 — Protection of Children Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The Protection of Children Act of 2023 expedites the removal of certain unaccompanied alien children.

This bill allows for faster removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not trafficking victims and do not fear returning home. It amends existing anti-trafficking legislation to streamline this process.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may affect families of unaccompanied alien children by expediting their removal process.

Summary

To the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2417 do?
To the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 2417?
HR 2417 is sponsored by Biggs, Andy (Republican), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), and Carter, John R. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2417?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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