The House has passed H.R. 4371 - Kayla Hamilton Act. This bill was introduced by Representative Russell Fry.
The vote was 225-201.
You can track corporate lobbying on this bill and relevant congressional stock trades on Quiver Quantitative's H.R. 4371 bill page.
Here is a short summary of a October 17, 2025 version of the bill.
H.R. 4371 - Kayla Hamilton Act Summary
The Kayla Hamilton Act aims to enhance measures for combating the trafficking of children, particularly focusing on the placement and treatment of unaccompanied alien children in the United States. The bill makes several amendments to existing laws, including the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, and the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
Key Provisions
1. Placement Determinations for Unaccompanied Alien Children
The Act mandates that the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement must follow specific guidelines when determining placements for unaccompanied alien children who are in federal custody. For these placements:
- There must be consultations with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to ensure children's safety and the likelihood of their appearing for legal proceedings.
- Steps must be taken to protect these children from potential exploitation by smugglers, traffickers, and criminal gangs.
2. Enhanced Screening Processes
The bill includes provisions for more thorough screening processes for unaccompanied alien children, especially those aged 12 and older. These include:
- Contacting relevant consulates or embassies to obtain any arrest records or criminal charges against the child.
- Examining the child for any gang-related tattoos or markings.
3. Secure Placement Regulations
The legislation emphasizes that:
- Unaccompanied alien children should ideally be placed in the least restrictive environment suitable for their well-being.
- Children cannot be released on their own recognizance and must be placed in secure facilities if they are deemed a flight risk or a danger to themselves or others.
4. Prohibitions on Placement
Under the Act, certain individuals are prohibited from being placed in charge of unaccompanied alien children. This includes:
- Individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
- Individuals with specific criminal histories, including past convictions for sex offenses, trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes.
5. Information Sharing with Authorities
Before placing a child with any individual, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to provide various information regarding the individual and any adult residents in the household to the Secretary of Homeland Security. This includes:
- Name, Social Security number, date of birth, and physical address of the individual and adult residents.
- Immigration status and contact information.
- Results of background checks concerning any past criminal activities.
6. Implementation and Compliance
The Act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage. There are exemptions from certain paperwork and regulatory requirements that could delay its implementation, allowing for faster execution of its provisions.
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Representative Russell Fry Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Russell Fry:
- H.R.6437: Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act
- H.R.5358: TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act
- H.R.5313: App Store Freedom Act
- H.R.4593: SHOWER Act
- H.R.4371: Kayla Hamilton Act
- H.R.4323: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Russell Fry on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Fry.
Representative Russell Fry Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Russell Fry is worth $71.2K, as of December 16th, 2025. This is the 473rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Fry has approximately $55.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Russell Fry's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Fry.
