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H.R. 720 (107th)

Alien Children Protection Act of 2001

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Introduced

14 February 2001

Last action

2 March 2001 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Sponsors

Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]

Subjects

Asylum, Immigration

Source updated

19 August 2025

Asylum · Immigration

Summary

Alien Children Protection Act of 2001 - Requires, with exceptions, an alien under the age of 18 who does not have an adult relative or guardian in the United States to be placed in a facility appropriate for children while awaiting final immigration status adjudication. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Attorney General to adjust the status of an alien under the age of 18 with no lawful immigration status to that of a permanent resident alien if: (1) the alien or parent or guardian has so applied, and the alien has resided in the United States for five consecutive years; or (2) no foreign-domiciled parent or guardian has requested the alien's return, and the Attorney General determines that a return would subject the alien to physical or mental abuse, and it is in the alien's best interests to remain in the United States. Directs the Attorney General to appoint a child welfare professional or trained individual as such alien's guardian ad litem. Expresses the sense of Congress commending the Immigration and Naturalization Service for issuance and implementation of specified children's asylum claims guidelines.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 March 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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