HR-6204 : Still Just a Bill

Families First Act of 2018

This bill amends rules for the treatment of unaccompanied alien children and asylum-seeking families, and for detaining and removal of various types of aliens.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-08-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.House committee actions
2018-06-22IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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
2018-06-22IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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
2018-06-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Immigration
See Subjects
  • Administrative remedies
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Chemical and biological weapons
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Crime victims
  • Crimes against children
  • Crimes against property
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Detention of persons
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Family relationships
  • Federal appellate courts
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Fires
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government information and archives
  • Government liability
  • Human trafficking
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • International law and treaties
  • Judges
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Jurisdiction and venue
  • Juvenile crime and gang violence
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Motor vehicles
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Sex offenses
  • State and local government operations
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Violent crime
  • Visas and passports
  • Department of Homeland Security