Stay Informed: 118th Congress Policy Tracker

February 1, 2023

Find important bills and policies introduced during the 118th Congress that help keep immigrant and refugee children and their families safe. Hover over the name of each policy to get a brief overview of it. To learn more, click on the policy for more information.

Speak up for immigrant and refugee children! Make your voice heard and help KIND move these crucial bills forward. By calling your representative and advocating for their support, you can be a catalyst for sweeping change and a better future for migrant children. One policy can make a world of difference – take the first step today!

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Bills

Access to Counsel Act

This bill aims to protect the rights of children and individuals with legal status, guaranteeing them the ability to communicate with an attorney during extended CBP inspections. 

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act, S. 1885

This bill would exempt Special Immigrant Juvenile Status from annual visa caps, allowing vulnerable immigrant youth granted SIJS status to immediately seek permanent residence.

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act, H.R. 4285

Discover how this bill aims to provide a crucial exemption for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) from yearly visa caps. Learn how this exemption empowers vulnerable immigrant youth who have been granted SIJS status to promptly pursue permanent residence.

WISE Act

The WISE Act seeks to enhance protection for immigrant children by eliminating visa caps for survivors of abuse, abandonment, or neglect, and providing support for victims of trafficking and gender-based violence.

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act

The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act seeks to ensure that unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children have access to legal representation in immigration court. It seeks to protect the rights and well-being of these vulnerable children, fostering a more just and compassionate immigration system.

Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act of 2023, S.3178

This bill seeks to establish a dedicated and specialized legal entity known as the Children's Court, designed specifically to cater to the unique needs and challenges of unaccompanied children.

Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act of 2023, H.R.6145

This bill aims to establish the Children's Court to improve the adjudication of immigration cases involving unaccompanied children.