Chairwoman McClain, Rep. Fry Statements on the House Passing Bill to Close Dangerous Immigration Loopholes

WASHINGTON– Right this moment, the U.S. Home of Representatives handed HR 4371 from Rep. Russell Fry (R.S.C.), which requires the Division of Well being and Human Providers to request the felony information of unaccompanied alien youngsters of their house international locations for kids 12 and older and decide whether or not they have gang tattoos. Unaccompanied alien youngsters (UAC) decided to have gang tattoos or a felony historical past involving gang exercise or ties wouldn’t be launched to a sponsor however would as a substitute be positioned in a safe facility.

Home Republican Convention Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. Fry launched the next statements:

“Kayla Hamilton ought to nonetheless be with us as we speak,” stated Chairman McClain. “Right this moment, Home Republicans are closing a harmful loophole that allowed a violent unlawful alien to roam our streets and take her from us. By no means once more. This will by no means occur once more.”

“Kayla Hamilton’s story is heartbreaking and it uncovered severe gaps in the way in which the federal authorities handles the location of unaccompanied minors,” stated Rep. Fry. “This laws is about studying from a preventable failure and making certain primary safeguards are in place earlier than people are launched into American communities. Kayla ought to nonetheless be alive, and her demise reminds us of what’s at stake when the system fails. By passing the Kayla Hamilton Act, the Home of Representatives is taking an essential step to strengthen oversight, shield households, and assist stop tragedies like this from occurring once more.”