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Every immigration bill, vote, and legislator stance in Louisiana, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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2026 Regular Session
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signed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 194: FUNDS/FUNDING: Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

SB 194 requires Louisiana state agencies to verify the U.S. citizenship or "satisfactory immigration status" of applicants for Medicaid, SNAP, and other public benefits like housing or food assistance. If verification fails after a single reasonable opportunity period, the state must refer the applicant's information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and terminate benefits. The bill specifies that "satisfactory immigration status" includes lawful permanent residents, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and those under Compact of Free Association agreements. Agencies must also provide monthly reports to the Secretary of State for voter list maintenance and submit annual reports to legislators on enforcement actions. This bill directly affects individuals applying for federal or state public benefits who cannot prove citizenship or qualifying immigration status.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill terminates Medicaid/SNAP eligibility for non-citizens, reducing state spending on public benefits, thus defunding essential programs.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill terminates Medicaid eligibility for applicants failing immigration verification, restricting access to healthcare benefits and public health programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates referral to ICE for failed immigration verification, terminating public benefits access. Directly increases state enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration
passed both · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HCR 77: CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress, the President of the United States, the United States Department of Labor, the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to take all necessary and appropriate actions to pass the H-2B Certified Seasonal Employer Designation and reclassify all job duties of the crawfish industry as agricultural labor services for purposes of the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program.

This Louisiana legislative resolution asks the U.S. government to reclassify crawfish processing work as agricultural labor so that workers can be hired under the H-2A visa program instead of the more limited H-2B program. The bill also urges federal officials to create a special designation for long-term, compliant crawfish employers and to speed up visa processing times to help businesses meet their seasonal staffing needs. By making these changes, the measure aims to ensure a reliable workforce for the crawfish and landscaping industries during their peak harvest and maintenance periods. The resolution does not become law itself but serves as a formal request to federal agencies and lawmakers to take specific actions to address labor shortages in the state.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill seeks to expand legal immigration pathways for crawfish workers by reclassifying jobs under the H-2A program and creating special employer designations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill seeks to expand labor access by reclassifying jobs to allow more workers under H-2A, aiming to ensure reliable staffing for the crawfish industry.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration