Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as S. 5436 and was introduced in the Senate on September 17, 2026. The main goal of the legislation is to stop immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities. Under this bill, no agent, officer, or employee of the Department of Homeland Security can carry out an immigration enforcement action at these locations. This restriction also applies to any person acting under the authority of those agents, officers, or employees. The bill was read twice and sent to the Committee on the Judiciary for review.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill directly protects immigrants by barring Department of Homeland Security personnel from conducting enforcement actions at child care facilities.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The legislation prevents immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities, creating a more secure environment for children attending these centers.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill prohibits Department of Homeland Security agents from conducting immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities, providing a measure of relief for immigrant communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection at Child Care Facilities: Section 1 of the bill stops any agent, officer, or employee of the Department of Homeland Security, or anyone acting under their authority, from conducting immigration enforcement actions at a child care facility. This could be viewed as a positive benefit because it keeps those locations free from such actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill directly protects immigrants by barring Department of Homeland Security personnel from conducting enforcement actions at child care facilities. Would children be better off under this? — The legislation prevents immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities, creating a more secure environment for children attending these centers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households who frequently utilize child care facilities may experience reduced stress and fear regarding immigration enforcement actions at these locations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill prohibits Department of Homeland Security agents from conducting immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities, providing a measure of relief for immigrant communities. Does this make child care cost less? — By protecting child care facilities from immigration enforcement actions, the bill may help reduce fears associated with utilizing such community resources.
- 9/17/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate