HR7040Referred to Committee
SAFE KIDS Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-01-13
Introduced
21
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Blake D. Moore
Republican · UT · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (652 recorded votes)
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Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (21)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
21 cosponsors on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-01-13
Plain-English Summary
The bill would establish new procedures and protections for unaccompanied children who cross the U.S. border, including requirements for how they are processed, housed, and cared for by federal agencies. It aims to improve safety standards and ensure these children receive appropriate services while their immigration cases are handled. The legislation would affect immigration officials, child welfare agencies, and the children and families involved in the immigration system.
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Subjects
Immigration
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