HB9745

07/16/2026, Federal, Legislation, Immigration

HB9745: During an immigration proceeding, a judge shall “as the judge determines necessary” appoint counsel, at the expense of the Government, to a “covered parent,” for family integrity custody review proceedings. A covered parent is an “alien who is the parent of a dependent child physically present in the US.”

Bill Status: Active

Last action (on 07/16/2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.