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Immigration across the country

Every immigration bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
89
last 12 weeks
Active states
5
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
79 bills
Stance split
40 for 49 against
National trend

Bills introduced per week

12-week window
Jun 29 Sep 14
Showing 21–30 of 40 bills

Bills supporting immigration

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9944: TPS Review Act

The Temporary Protected Status Review Act restores the ability of courts to review decisions by the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for foreign nationals. Under this bill, the government must publish detailed written findings explaining why a country no longer qualifies for TPS protection, and these decisions would be subject to a legal challenge in federal court. If a TPS designation is terminated, the affected individuals would remain in the United States with their current status and work authorization intact while the legal challenge is pending. Additionally, the legislation requires the government to follow specific administrative procedures, such as considering all available evidence and avoiding bias, before making any termination decisions.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restores judicial review for ending TPS, protecting immigrant rights and limiting arbitrary termination of protections.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Work Authorization
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) · 72 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9803: Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026

The Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026 aims to combat fraud by increasing criminal penalties for individuals who falsely represent themselves as immigration lawyers or provide fraudulent services. It requires non-lawyer immigration service providers to identify themselves on applications and allows victims of unauthorized practice of law to withdraw and resubmit their immigration forms without penalty. The bill also empowers the Attorney General to issue civil injunctions against fraudulent providers and mandates that convicted fraudsters reimburse their clients for services rendered. To support legitimate legal aid, the legislation authorizes funding for outreach programs and grants to nonprofit organizations that provide direct legal assistance to immigrants.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill combats fraud and unauthorized practice of law, protecting victims and enhancing integrity within the legal and immigration justice systems.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrants from legal exploitation and fraud, ensuring access to legitimate services and preventing unauthorized practice of law.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Citizenship & Naturalization Immigrant Services
Bill Foster (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9943: Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026

This bill directs the Small Business Administration to create educational resources for small business owners and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities during immigration enforcement actions. The SBA must develop online modules, a physical card, and planning guides that explain how to respond to searches or arrests, including the constitutional right to remain silent and consult a lawyer. These materials will be made available in English and the 15 most commonly spoken languages in the U.S., with content reviewed by legal experts and government agencies to ensure accuracy.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates SBA to create educational resources protecting immigrant rights and explaining constitutional protections during enforcement.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill empowers workers by providing critical legal information and resources regarding immigration enforcement, protecting their constitutional rights and ability to seek counsel.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Detention Immigrant Services Enforcement Tags Small Business
Nydia M. Velázquez (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5012: Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act

The Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act authorizes federal grants to help internationally educated health care professionals integrate into the U.S. workforce. These funds will be awarded to groups such as hospitals, universities, and government agencies that partner to provide career support, including licensing assistance, English language training, and mentoring programs. The legislation prioritizes projects that address workforce shortages in rural areas and communities with significant gaps in health care staffing. Recipients must use at least 20 percent of the grant money for system-wide improvements like employer education and career ladders, while the rest can support individual needs such as exam preparation and living expenses. The bill also requires grant recipients to submit annual reports on how many professionals they helped employ and retain.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes federal grants to help internationally educated professionals integrate, addressing workforce shortages and improving access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill authorizes federal grants to help internationally educated professionals integrate into the U.S. workforce through licensing assistance and training.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill authorizes federal grants to help internationally educated professionals integrate into the workforce, addressing shortages and expanding employment opportunities.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing
Tim Kaine (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9899: Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

This bill designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, allowing nationals who have lived continuously in the United States since the law's enactment to apply for a legal stay until July 1, 2029. To qualify, applicants must pass background checks and submit biometric data, while the Department of Homeland Security is required to process these applications within 90 days unless national security concerns justify a brief extension. The legislation also permits eligible individuals to request fee waivers for their applications and allows for special travel consent in emergency situations that require a short trip abroad.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill grants Temporary Protected Status to Afghan nationals, providing legal stay and protection from deportation.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum
Jason Crow (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4985: Language Access for All Act of 2026

The Language Access for All Act of 2026 requires all federal agencies to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency can meaningfully access government programs and services. To achieve this, agencies must translate vital documents into frequently encountered languages, add multilingual features to digital systems, and provide oral interpretation services, while also establishing a dedicated Language Access Coordinator in each agency. The bill mandates the creation of detailed language access plans and technical standards that cover both traditional communication methods and artificial intelligence tools, ensuring that AI is used only to assist rather than replace human interpreters. A new public complaint system will be established to track barriers to access, and agencies will be required to submit their plans and annual compliance reports to the Attorney General and Congress. Noncompliance with these requirements will be treated as discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, allowing the Department of Justice to investigate and enforce the law.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates language access services for limited English proficiency individuals, directly supporting immigrant integration and access to government programs.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates multilingual features in digital systems and interprets this as enhancing digital equity and accessibility for non-English speakers.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence
Andy Kim (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026

The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive standards for the treatment, care, and placement of noncitizen children in immigration custody, primarily affecting the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. Key provisions include a prohibition on separating children from their parents or guardians unless there is clear and convincing evidence of an imminent threat, alongside requirements for rapid family reunification and the elimination of family detention facilities. The bill mandates that children be housed in state-licensed facilities that provide trauma-informed care, adequate medical and educational services, and access to legal representation, while also phasing out large congregate care settings in favor of family-based placements. Furthermore, it creates an independent Office of the Ombudsperson to monitor compliance, investigates age assessments that ban invasive medical procedures, and enforces strict data privacy rules to prevent information from custody cases from being used in immigration removal proceedings.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects noncitizen children from separation and mandates family reunification, directly advancing immigrant rights and protections.95% confidence
Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Detention Sanctuary Policies Tags Children
Jeff Merkley (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5037: MediKids Act

The MediKids Act expands Medicaid eligibility to cover children and young adults up to age 26, regardless of their immigration status, and establishes a system for automatic enrollment of newborns that allows parents to opt out if other qualifying health coverage is available. The bill ensures that states provide full federal funding for these expanded groups and extends specific pediatric health services, such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), to individuals up to age 26. Additionally, the legislation modifies tax rules to prevent this new Medicaid coverage from counting as minimum essential coverage for the purpose of individual health insurance tax penalties.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands Medicaid eligibility and ensures full federal funding for new groups, directly increasing government spending on public health services.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid eligibility, ensures full federal funding, and extends pediatric health services, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly expands Medicaid eligibility to children and young adults regardless of immigration status, directly protecting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers Tags Children
Andy Kim (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9805: Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2026

The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive protections for noncitizen children in immigration custody, primarily affecting families at the border and children placed in government care. The bill mandates that children remain with their parents or family members unless there is clear evidence of an imminent threat to national security or serious harm to the child, while also requiring the federal government to phase out large congregate care facilities in favor of smaller, family-like settings. Key provisions include strict standards for detention and housing conditions, such as 24-hour access to medical care, nutritious food, and recreational activities, alongside the creation of an independent Ombudsperson office to monitor compliance and investigate complaints. Additionally, the legislation ensures that children receive free legal representation, prohibits the use of welfare records in immigration proceedings, and establishes rigorous oversight for any emergency influx facilities used during surges in arrivals.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates keeping children with parents and limits congregate care, protecting vulnerable immigrant children from separation.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Sanctuary Policies Tags Children
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9883: Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026

This bill establishes financial liability for private detention centers and their employees if they cause the wrongful death of a person held there. It allows families of deceased individuals to sue in federal court for at least $5 million in statutory damages plus economic and punitive damages. The law removes the ability of detention staff to use immunity defenses to avoid responsibility and holds the facility itself responsible for the actions of its workers. These rules apply specifically to private companies contracted by the federal government to detain people accused of breaking civil, criminal, or immigration laws.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances accountability for private detention centers and protects civil rights by allowing lawsuits for wrongful death.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes liability for wrongful deaths in private detention centers, protecting immigrant lives and rights.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Courts Detention Enforcement
Derek Tran (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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