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H.R. 5879 (113th)

HELP Separated Children Act

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Introduced

11 December 2014

Last action

11 December 2014 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

12 August 2025

Immigration

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Summary

Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act or the HELP Separated Children Act - Sets forth apprehension procedures for immigration enforcement-related activities engaged in by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and cooperating entities, Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) require DHS detention facilities to implement procedures to ensure that child custody and family interests can be considered in any immigration detention action, (2) develop memoranda of understanding with child welfare agencies and community organizations that protect the best interests of children of detained individuals, and (3) provide DHS personnel with appropriate training.

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Timeline

  1. 11 December 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. 11 December 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 December 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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