H.R. 9805 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jul 21, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionH. R. 9805
2nd SessionH. R. 9805
A BILL
Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2026
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Immigration · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 22, 2026: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.”
Sections
Title I — Procedures and temporary placements following apprehension · 6
- Sec. 101Prohibition on family separationNo change
- Sec. 102Protections for noncitizen childrenNo change
- Sec. 103Nonadversarial asylum processing for noncitizen childrenNo change
- Sec. 104Standards for U.S. Customs and Border Protection detention of noncitizen childrenNo change
- Sec. 105Standards for U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities housing noncitizen childrenNo change
- Sec. 106Modification of term asylum officer to exclude officers of U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionNo change
Title II — Standards for Department of Health and Human Services custody of unaccompanied noncitizen children · Subtitle A — Standards for foster care homes and childcare facilities · 3
Title II — Standards for Department of Health and Human Services custody of unaccompanied noncitizen children · Subtitle B — Services for unaccompanied noncitizen children · 4
Title II — Standards for Department of Health and Human Services custody of unaccompanied noncitizen children · Subtitle C — Placement of children · 7
- Sec. 221Phasing out large congregate care facilitiesNo change
- Sec. 222Least restrictive settingNo change
- Sec. 223Foster family careNo change
- Sec. 224Additional requirements relating to children with disabilities and children with mental health needsNo change
- Sec. 225Minimizing transfersNo change
- Sec. 226Restrictive placementsNo change
- Sec. 227Judicial review of placementNo change
Title II — Standards for Department of Health and Human Services custody of unaccompanied noncitizen children · Subtitle D — Family reunification and standards relating to sponsors · 3
Title II — Standards for Department of Health and Human Services custody of unaccompanied noncitizen children · Subtitle E — Release · 4
Title III — Emergencies and influxes · 6
Title IV — Legal representation for unaccompanied noncitizen children · 2
Title V — Appointment of child advocates and improvements to immigration courts · 2
Title VI — Oversight, monitoring, and enforcement · 5
- Sec. 601Office of the Ombudsperson for Unaccompanied Noncitizen Children in Immigration CustodyNo change
- Sec. 602Data collection and reportingNo change
- Sec. 603EnforcementNo change
- Sec. 604Protection from retaliationNo change
- Sec. 605Mandatory access to detention facilities for Members of CongressNo change