,i #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bfbd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #h1 #bjac ,ms4 ,roybal-,allard 7for herself and ,ms4 ,ros-,lehtinen7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,homeland ,security1 ,foreign ,affairs1 and ,appropriations1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to provide for enhanced protections for vulnerable unaccompanied alien children and female detainees4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,child ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act4 #b4 ,protecting child trafficking victims 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,child ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act4 7b7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term unaccompanied alien children has the meaning given such term in section #dfb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgi74 7c7 ,mandatory training ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and independent child welfare experts1 shall mandate appropriate training of all personnel who come into contact with unaccompanied alien children in the relevant legal authorities1 policies1 practices1 and procedures pertaining to this vulnerable population4 7d7 ,care and transportation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall ensure that all unaccompanied alien children who will undergo any immigration proceedings before the ,department or the ,executive ,office for ,immigration ,review are duly transported and placed in the care and legal and physical custody of the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement not later than #gb hours after their apprehension absent exceptional circumstances1 including a natural disaster or comparable emergency beyond the control of the ,secretary or the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement4 ,the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable1 shall ensure that female officers are continuously present during the transfer and transport of female detainees who are in the custody of the ,department4 7e7 ,qualified resources 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide adequately trained and qualified staff and resources1 including the accommodation of child welfare officials1 in accordance with subsection 7e71 at ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection ports of entry and stations4 7#b7 ,child welfare professionals ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall hire1 on a full- or part-time basis1 child welfare professionals who will provide assistance1 either in person or by other appropriate methods of communication1 in not fewer than #g of the ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection offices or stations with the largest number of unaccompanied alien child apprehensions in the previous fiscal year4 7f7 ,child welfare professionals 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall ensure that qualified child welfare professionals with expertise in culturally competent1 trauma-centered1 and developmentally appropriate interviewing skills are available at ports of entry and stations as described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,duties ,child welfare professionals described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 develop guidelines for treatment of unaccompanied alien children in the custody of the ,department2 7,b7 conduct screening of all unaccompanied alien children in accordance with section #bce7;a77#d7 of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb7;a77#d772 7,c7 notify the ,department and the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement of children that potentially meet the notification and transfer requirements set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #bce of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb72 7,d7 interview adult relatives accompanying unaccompanied alien children2 7,e7 provide an initial family relationship and trafficking assessment and recommendations regarding unaccompanied alien children's initial placements to the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement1 which shall be conducted in accordance with the timeframe set forth in subsections 7a77#d7 and 7b77#c7 of section #bce of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb72 and 7,f7 ensure that each unaccompanied alien child in the custody of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection-- 7i7 receives emergency medical care when necessary2 7ii7 receives emergency medical and mental health care that complies with the standards adopted pursuant to section #h7;c7 of the ,prison ,rape ,elimination ,act of #bjjc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aefjg7;c77 whenever necessary1 including in cases in which a child is at risk to harm himself1 herself1 or others2 7iii7 is provided with climate appropriate clothing1 shoes1 basic personal hygiene and sanitary products1 a pillow1 linens1 and sufficient blankets to rest at a comfortable temperature2 7iv7 receives adequate nutrition2 7v7 enjoys a safe and sanitary living environment2 7vi7 has access to daily recreational programs and activities if held for a period longer than #bd hours2 7vii7 has access to legal services and consular officials2 and 7viii7 is permitted to make supervised phone calls to family members4 7#c7 ,final determinations ,the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement in accordance with applicable policies and procedures for sponsors1 shall submit final determinations on family relationships to the ,secretary1 who shall consider such adult relatives for community-based support alternatives to detention4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that-- 7,a7 describes the screening procedures used by the child welfare professionals to screen unaccompanied alien children2 7,b7 assesses the effectiveness of such screenings2 and 7,c7 includes data on all unaccompanied alien children who were screened by child welfare professionals4 7g7 ,immediate notification ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement of an unaccompanied alien child in the custody of the ,department as soon as practicable1 but generally not later than #dh hours after the ,department encounters the child1 to effectively and efficiently coordinate the child's transfer to and placement with the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement4 7h7 ,notice of rights and right to access to counsel 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all unaccompanied alien children1 upon apprehension1 are provided-- 7,a7 an interview and screening with a child welfare professional described in subsection 7e77#a72 and 7,b7 an orientation and oral and written notice of their rights under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 including-- 7i7 their right to relief from removal2 7ii7 their right to confer with counsel 7as guaranteed under section #bib of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb771 family1 or friends while in the temporary custody of the ,department2 and 7iii7 relevant complaint mechanisms to report any abuse or misconduct they may have experienced4 7#b7 ,languages ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7,a7 the video orientation and written notice of rights described in paragraph 7#a7 is available in ,english and in the #e most common native languages spoken by the unaccompanied children held in custody at that location during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 the oral notice of rights is available in ,english and in the most common native language spoken by the unaccompanied children held in custody at that location during the preceding fiscal year4 7i7 ,confidentiality ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all information gathered in the course of providing care1 custody1 placement1 and follow-up services to unaccompanied alien children1 consistent with the best interest of the unaccompanied alien child1 by not disclosing such information to other government agencies or nonparental third parties unless such disclosure is-- 7#a7 recorded in writing and placed in the child's file2 7#b7 in the child's best interest2 and 7#c7 7,a7 authorized by the child or by an approved sponsor in accordance with section #bce of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb7 and the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act 7,public ,law #ajd-aia72 or 7,b7 provided to a duly recognized law enforcement entity to prevent imminent and serious harm to another individual4 7j7 ,other policies and procedures ,the ,secretary shall adopt fundamental child protection policies and procedures-- 7#a7 for reliable age determinations of children1 developed in consultation with medical and child welfare experts1 which exclude the use of fallible forensic testing of children's bone and teeth2 7#b7 to utilize all legal authorities to defer the child's removal if the child faces a risk of life-threatening harm upon return including due to the child's mental health or medical condition2 and 7#c7 to ensure1 in accordance with the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efja et seq471 that unaccompanied alien children1 while in detention1 are-- 7,a7 physically separated from any adult who is not an immediate family member2 and 7,b7 separated from-- 7i7 immigration detainees and inmates with criminal convictions2 7ii7 pretrial inmates facing criminal prosecution2 and 7iii7 inmates exhibiting violent behavior4 7k7 ,repatriation and reintegration program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in conjunction with the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,attorney ,general1 international organizations1 and nongovernmental organizations in the ,united ,states with expertise in repatriation and reintegration1 shall ensure that programs in the ,united ,states and within the country of return support the safe and sustainable repatriation and reintegration of unaccompanied alien children into their country of nationality or of last habitual residence1 including placement with their families1 legal guardians1 or other sponsoring agencies4 7#b7 ,report on repatriation and reintegration of unaccompanied alien children ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,agency for ,international ,development shall submit a substantive report to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives on efforts to improve repatriation and reintegration programs for unaccompanied alien children4 7l7 ,transfer of funds 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary1 in accordance with a written agreement between the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall transfer such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the duties described in subsection 7f77#b7 from amounts appropriated for ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ae days before any proposed transfer under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall submit a detailed expenditure plan that describes the actions proposed to be taken with amounts transferred under such paragraph to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4