On the recordJuly 25, 2018
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the joint resolution be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the joint resolution was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3263 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act''. TITLE I--KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Agent; officer.--The terms ``agent'' and ``officer'' include contractors of the Federal Government. (2) Child.--The term ``child'' means an individual who-- (A) has not reached the age of 18; and (B) has no permanent immigration status. (3) Committees of jurisdiction.--The term ``committees of jurisdiction'' means-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives. (4) Danger of abuse or neglect at the hands of the parent or legal guardian.--The term ``danger of abuse or neglect at the hands of the parent or legal guardian'' shall not mean migrating to or crossing the United States border. (5) Designated agency.--The term ``designated agency'' means-- (A) the Department of Homeland Security; (B) the Department of Justice; and (C) the Department of Health and Human Services.…





