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Code · BILL · 115th Congress · H.R. 6594 (Introduced in House) — To reunite families separated at or near ports of entry, and for other purposes. · Sec. 2

Sec. 2. Definitions

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In this Act: The term apprehended parent or legal guardian means an alien who— is 18 years of age or older; is the parent or legal guardian of an alien child; and was apprehended by DHS, the Department of Justice, or any other entity authorized to enforce section 275 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1325 ). The term border means an international border of the United States. The term child means an alien who— has not reached 18 years of age; and has no permanent immigration status in the United States. The term DHS means the Department of Homeland Security. The term HHS means the Department of Health and Human Services.
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