HR1537-118

Introduced

To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2008 to transfer the custody of an unaccompanied alien child to the Secretary of Health and Human Services or such child’s parent or legal guardian.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 10, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2008 to transfer the custody of an unaccompanied alien child to the Secretary of Health and Human Services or such child’s parent or legal guardian. The main policy areas are Health, Immigration, and Government Operations.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2008 to transfer the custody of an unaccompanied alien child to the Secretary of Health and Human Services or such child’s parent or legal guardian.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2008 to transfer the custody of an unaccompanied alien child to the Secretary of Health and Human Services or such child’s parent or legal guardian.

Key Policy Areas

Health, Immigration, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

Amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2008 to transfer the custody of an unaccompanied alien child to the Secretary of Health and Human Services or such child’s parent or legal guardian.

Policy Domains

Health Immigration Government Operations

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 10, 2023

Mr. Burgess (for himself, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Smith of New …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Health Immigration Government Operations

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