Congress·In Progress·S. 3322

Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

Senate Bill Would Waive Immigration Fees, Expand Protections for Unaccompanied Migrant Children

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Senators Propose Independent Watchdog for ICE and CBP Oversight

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

It would stop the government from charging certain immigration fees to kids who came to the U.S. without a parent or guardian.
It would remove a fee linked to a pathway some abused or neglected kids use to seek safety, and it says the government can’t add a new fee for it.
It would roll back parts of an earlier law that changed how these kids are screened and handled in the system, aiming for a fairer legal process.
It would limit invasive body searches of these children by federal agencies.
It would block sharing sponsor information with immigration enforcement, so family members who take a child in are less likely to be targeted.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(1)

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Neutral

Positive Impacts(1)

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Milestones

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Jan 7, 2026Senate

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Dec 3, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Dec 3, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

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Maui Now·about 2 months ago

Hirono joins colleagues in demanding ICE halt actions against children

Sen. Mazie Hirono and colleagues demanded answers from ICE regarding the treatment of minors, noting her cosponsorship of the Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act to reverse provisions that harm children seeking safety from trafficking and abuse.

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