H.R. 7538: Migrant Child Safety Act


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Feb. 12, 2026

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb. 12, 2026)

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Migrant Child Safety Act

This bill:

  • Requires the sharing of information regarding sponsors with DHS before HHS places UACs with a sponsor;
  • Requires HHS to conduct one site visit, electronic monitoring, and submission of bonds before placing UACs with a sponsor; and
  • Requires reporting of UAC to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

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