H.R. 8356 · 117th Congress · House

Flores Settlement Update and Establishment Act of 2022

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
Jul 13, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Flores Settlement Update and Establishment Act of 2022

This bill modifies and provides statutory authority for certain policies pertaining to the treatment of minors without lawful immigration status under the Flores settlement and revises certain human trafficking laws.

For example, the bill requires each member of a family unit seeking asylum to take a DNA test to verify familial relationships within 72 hours of the family encountering U.S. Customs and Border Protection.