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H.R. 639

Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act

Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act - Sets forth detention standards for immigration detention facilities.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) convene a detention advisory committee; (2) promulgate regulations regarding detainee care and custody; (3) implement secure alternatives to detention programs under which eligible aliens are released under supervision, assistance, and monitoring that ensure their appearance at all immigration interviews, appointments, and hearings; and (4) provide protective detention alternatives for specified categories of vulnerable aliens.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40](D-CA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.

  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

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    Referred 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.

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    Referred 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.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act — Informed