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Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-03
Introduced
21
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democrat · NV · Senator
Votes with party: 57.1% (312 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (21)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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2026-01-07

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish or strengthen legal protections for children who arrive at the U.S. border without parents or guardians, affecting how immigration authorities care for and process these minors. The legislation likely addresses issues like detention conditions, access to legal representation, and placement in appropriate facilities while their cases are handled. The bill would impact immigration agencies, child welfare organizations, and the children themselves who are in the immigration system.

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Immigration
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