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“It creates an independent ombudsman, which will establish a confidential process to assist individuals with complaints against ICE and CBP. Once more, this bill is important for our children and would develop recommendations for the establishment of an electronic tracking system to track the location of children who have been separated from a parent, legal guardian, or other relative. We will not stand by while the Trump administration separates children from their families, so this bill takes an important step in the right direction. By passing this bill today, we are putting critical protocols and protections in place for migrants, making sure that their well-being and health is uplifted at every step. We cannot allow migrants to be abused by CBP and ICE any longer. It is past time to protect migrants who are seeking a chance to start a new life in America. It is past time we recognize people fleeing violence are human beings who deserve a chance to address and be part of a just immigration system. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this vital bill. I thank Chairman Thompson and Congresswoman Escobar for finally getting this bill to the floor.”