What does Preamble of S 3322 do?

This bill proposes to amend or repeal certain provisions of Public Law 119-21. The stated purpose is to address provisions that undermine protections and heighten dangers for unaccompanied alien children.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3322 do?

This bill is formally titled the Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025.

What does FEES. of S 3322 do?

This section amends several provisions of Public Law 119-21 related to fees associated with asylum, employment authorization documents, special immigrant juvenile status, annual asylum fees, employment authorization renewals, immigration court fees, in absentia removal, and border apprehensions. It establishes an exception to these fees for individuals who are, or were previously determined to be, unaccompanied alien children as defined in section 462(g)(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Section 100005 of Public Law 119-21 is repealed, and the Secretary of Homeland Security is prohibited from imposing fees related to special immigrant juvenile status applications.

What does UPHOLDING PROTECTION SCREENINGS AND A FAIR LEGAL PROCESS. of S 3322 do?

This section amends Public Law 119-21. Specifically, it strikes paragraph (8) of Section 100051 within that law.

What does LIMITATIONS ON BODY EXAMINATIONS. of S 3322 do?

This section amends Public Law 119-21 regarding body examinations. Section 87001(b) of Public Law 119-21 is modified by striking paragraph (3) and redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively. Section 100051 of Public Law 119-21 is modified by striking paragraph (11) and redesignating paragraphs (9), (10), and (12) as paragraphs (8), (9), and (10), respectively.

What does SPONSOR INFORMATION SHARING. of S 3322 do?

This section amends Public Law 119-21, specifically section 87001. The amendment adds a limitation on information sharing. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must ensure that information obtained under this section is not shared with the Department of Homeland Security or other federal agencies. This restriction applies to information not being shared for the purpose of enforcing immigration laws.

What does REFUND OF FEES. of S 3322 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to refund fees paid by individuals. Refunds must be issued within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The fees must have been paid under a provision of law that was repealed or amended by this Act. The refund is due to the individual or entity who originally paid the fee.

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Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025 — S. 3322

Last updated: 1/7/2026 · Introduced: 12/3/2025

Author: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends existing law to exempt unaccompanied children from certain immigration-related fees, including those for asylum, employment authorization, and special immigrant juvenile status applications.
The bill modifies provisions related to body examinations of individuals and limits the sharing of information obtained by the Department of Health and Human Services with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, except for purposes other than enforcing immigration laws.
It requires refunds for fees previously paid under provisions that are repealed or amended by this Act, with a deadline of 180 days for processing.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6389(In Committee)Official page

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