United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6256 — Congressional Access to Children's Detention Facilities Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 115th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Congressional Access to Children's Detention Facilities Act

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration Child safety and welfare Congressional oversight Detention of persons Family relationships Government buildings, facilities, and property Immigration status and procedures Members of Congress News media and reporting Immigration
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6256 do?
Congressional Access to Children's Detention Facilities Act
Who sponsors HR 6256?
HR 6256 is sponsored by Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D).
What is the current status of HR 6256?
This bill died with 115th 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 6256?
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