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119th Congress · H.R. 4371 · Final

Kayla Hamilton Act

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. Current law requires HHS to (1) place a child in the least restrictive setting that is in the child's best interest, and (2) assess the safety and suitability of a sponsor prior to placing a child with that sponsor. In determining the least restrictive setting, this bill requires (currently, permits) HHS to consider the child's danger to self, danger to the community, and flight risk. Additionally, the bill requires placement in a secure facility in the case of a child who is 13 years of age or older and has gang-related markings or tattoos or a history of gang-related arrests or criminal conduct. In assessing the safety and suitability of a sponsor, this bill requires HHS to collect and provide to the Department of Homeland Security information about all adult residents of the household, including name, date of birth, Social Security number, immigration status, contact information, and the results of all background and criminal records checks. The bill also prohibits HHS from placing a child with a sponsor who is unlawfully present in the United States.

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SubjectsBorder security and unlawful immigrationChild safety and welfareDetention of personsHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresJuvenile crime and gang violenceSmuggling and trafficking

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Kayla Hamilton Act
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 120 (Monday, July 14, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. FRY:H.R. 4371.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, of the United States Constitution[Page H3245]

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  • Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · [R-SC-7] · F000478
    Rep-SC-7 current · 2 terms · @RepRussellFry · 2 district offices

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Committee memberships (7)

  • Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (house) · house · rank 9
  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 13
  • Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet (house) · house · rank 7
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 11
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 23 · site
  • House Committee on the Judiciary (house) · house · rank 17 · site
  • Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (house) · house · rank 9

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District offices (2)

  • 1831 West Evans Street, Suite 300, Florence, SC, 29501 · 843-799-6880 · 9AM-1PM and 2:30PM-5PM · 34.1959091,-79.8018073
  • 1500 Hwy 17 N, Suite 304, Surfside Beach, SC, 29575 · 843-353-5377 · 9AM-5PM · 33.62340330000001,-78.9705162

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$1,584,042.47
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$1,187,907.07
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Cosponsors (2)

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · [R-TX-22] · N000026 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-14 · original
    Rep-TX-22 current · 3 terms · @RepTroyNehls · 1 district office
  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-1] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-14 · original
    Rep-AL-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore · 5 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
    2025-12-16T21:47:26ZUnknown
    2025-12-16T20:24:10ZUnknown
    2025-10-17T20:04:19ZReported By
    2025-09-10T15:34:09ZMarkup By
    2025-07-14T16:02:35ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (24)

  • 2025-12-17IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate.
  • 2025-12-16 16:53:32FloorH38800via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-12-16 16:53:31FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-12-16 16:53:29FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 340). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5921-5922)
    VoteHouse roll 340 — source
  • 2025-12-16 16:53:29Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 340). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5921-5922)
    VoteHouse roll 340 — source
  • 2025-12-16 16:47:26FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 218 (Roll no. 339).
    VoteHouse roll 339 — source
  • 2025-12-16 16:15:32FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5933-5934)
  • 2025-12-16 15:24:34FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate H.R. 4371, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2025-12-16 15:24:24FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2025-12-16 15:24:10FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5927)
  • 2025-12-16 15:23:31FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-12-16 14:36:29FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4371.
  • 2025-12-16 14:35:29FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2025-12-16 14:35:24FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H5921-5927)
  • 2025-12-16 14:32:49FloorH1L220via House floor actions
    Rule H. Res. 951 passed House.
  • 2025-12-16 09:59:03FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 951 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2025-10-17CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 297.
  • 2025-10-17CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-345.
  • 2025-10-17Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-345.
  • 2025-09-10Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
  • 2025-09-10Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-14IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-07-14IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-07-14IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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  • Display Title2025-12-18T05:23:16Z
    Kayla Hamilton Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-12-18T05:23:15Z
    Kayla Hamilton Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2025-12-18T05:23:15Z
    To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
  • Official Titles as Amended by HouseH2025-12-16T22:06:26Z
    To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-10-18T03:23:13Z
    Kayla Hamilton Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-07-24T01:53:22Z
    Kayla Hamilton Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-07-24T01:48:27Z
    To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.

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00 · 2025-07-14 · Introduced in House

Kayla Hamilton Act

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.

Current law requires HHS to (1) place a child in the least restrictive setting that is in the child's best interest, and (2) assess the safety and suitability of a sponsor prior to placing a child with that sponsor. 

In determining the least restrictive setting, this bill requires (currently, permits) HHS to consider the child's danger to self, danger to the community, and flight risk. Additionally, the bill requires placement in a secure facility in the case of a child who is 13 years of age or older and has gang-related markings or tattoos or a history of gang-related arrests or criminal conduct.

In assessing the safety and suitability of a sponsor, this bill requires HHS to collect and provide to the Department of Homeland Security information about all adult residents of the household, including name, date of birth, Social Security number, immigration status, contact information, and the results of all background and criminal records checks. The bill also prohibits HHS from placing a child with a sponsor who is unlawfully present in the United States. 

Related bills

  • S 3054 (119) Kayla Hamilton Act
    Latest: 2025-10-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HRES 951 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
    Latest: 2025-12-16 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 135 (119)
    Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 951, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary is considered adopted.
    Submitted 2025-12-16T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 4371 (119)
    Latest: 2025-12-16 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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