HR-3130 : Still Just a Bill


Protect Family Values at the Border Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) consider safety and family concerns in any action related to the repatriation or prosecution of individuals apprehended for immigration violations, and (2) provide related training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and cooperating entity personnel.

Directs the Secretary, with certain exceptions, to submit to Congress every 180 days written certification that DHS has deported or otherwise removed an apprehended individual from the United States through an entry or exit point on the southern border only during daylight hours.

Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations establishing short-term custody standards providing for basic minimums of care at all CBP facilities holding individuals in CBP custody.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-10-15CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.House committee actions
2013-09-25CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.House committee actions
2013-09-18IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2013-09-18IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2013-09-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Immigration
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Border security and unlawful immigration
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Detention of persons
  • Family relationships
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Immigrant health and welfare
  • Immigration status and procedures
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Homeland Security

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