H.R. 4371: Kayla Hamilton Act


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC-7)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: July 14, 2025

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (July 14, 2025)

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Kayla Hamilton Act

This bill:

  • Requires that certain UACs undergo criminal background checks before being placed with a sponsor.
  • Requires certain information to be collected from sponsors, including their immigration status and the immigration status of other people in the home.

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) (July 14, 2025)

Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-1) (July 14, 2025)

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