House bill · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced

Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2026

H.R. 9805Introduced Jul 21, 2026Policy area: Immigration

Official title: To provide protections for children in immigration custody, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CA

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IntroducedJul 21, 2026
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Latest action: Jul 22, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

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Official records Congress.gov attaches to H.R. 9805.

Constitutional authority statementThe sponsor’s statement of where the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass this bill. Statement by Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE, as printed in the Congressional Record (Vol. 172, No. 119, July 21, 2026, Page H5024):
Article I, Section 8
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