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H.R. 639

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Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act
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Committee
Latest Action · April 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
February 13, 2013
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act - Sets forth detention standards for immigration detention facilities. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) convene a detention advisory committee; (2) promulgate regulations regarding detainee care and custody; (3) implement secure alternatives to detention programs under which eligible aliens are released under supervision, assistance, and monitoring that ensure their appearance at all immigration interviews, appointments, and hearings; and (4) provide protective detention alternatives for specified categories of vulnerable aliens.

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