Bill · H.R. 6389· House(119-HR-6389)

Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

Age: 50 years

New York

Introduced: 12/3/2025
Last activity: 12/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Sponsored by: Daniel Goldman
Cosponsors: - 45 - 0

Immigration

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025," aims to amend Public Law 119-21. It seeks to repeal or amend specific provisions that the text claims undermine protections for unaccompanied children and heighten their dangers. The legislation focuses heavily on amending fee structures to include exceptions for unaccompanied alien children. Additionally, it targets provisions regarding body examinations and the sharing of sponsor information. The bill also directs the refund of certain fees paid under the previous law.

Yes· 3 of 9

Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill removes various fees and intrusive examinations specifically targeting unaccompanied children.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill removes onerous fees and limits the use of sponsor information for immigration enforcement.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+7
The bill repeals provisions that allow for summary returns and intrusive body examinations without guardrails.

The opposite

Does this tighten control of the border?-2
The bill restricts information sharing between HHS and DHS, which may impact border enforcement capabilities.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill mandates the refund of certain fees previously collected under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.