H.R. 4371Kayla Hamilton Act

What the bill would do

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to consider additional information when it makes placement determinations for unaccompanied alien children in its custody. Under federal law, an unaccompanied alien child is a minor with no lawful immigration status and no parent or legal guardian in the United States to provide care and physical custody.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service. Last updated Sep 10, 2025.

• BillFull text · congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
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