HR 8804 — Family Reunification Act of 2024
Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.
Summary
To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to DNA test family units.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in House Current html June 21, 2024
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The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement DNA testing for family units of aliens lacking authorization to enter the U.S.
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8 U.S.C. 1357
(i)(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue regulations to require the rapid DNA testing of each alien lacking authorization to enter the United States and presenting as a member of a family unit, either at a U.S. port of entry or upon apprehension between such ports. If such test— (A) demonstrates an immediate family relationship, then the family unit may be detained as a unit, pending the confirmation of such results by laboratory DNA testing; or (B) does not demonstrate an immediate family relationship, then the family unit shall be separated, pending the confirmation of such results by laboratory DNA testing. (2) In the case that an immediate family relationship is not demonstrated pursuant to paragraph (1), any child with family unit shall be considered an unaccompanied alien child (as such term is defined in section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002). (3) For the purposes of this subsection, the term 'family unit' means two or more aliens, including at least one alien minor child and at least one alien adult presenting as such child's parent or legal guardian.
This addition establishes a requirement for DNA testing of family units, which may impact the detention and separation of such units based on familial relationships.
Action History
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Anna Paulina Luna · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Luna, Anna Paulina Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 8804 do?
- To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to DNA test family units.
- Who sponsors HR 8804?
- HR 8804 is sponsored by Luna, Anna Paulina (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 8804?
- 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.
- Where can I track HR 8804?
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