Issue · Immigration
Immigration
Every immigration bill, vote, and legislator stance in New Jersey, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.
Total bills
35
119th Congress
Top supporter
Bonnie Watson Coleman
81% support rate
Top opponent
Jefferson Van Drew
19% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators
Who's moving immigration in New Jersey
| Legislator | Party | Stance | Support rate | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bonnie Watson Coleman
House · District 12
|
D |
Strong +
|
81% | 146 |
|
Robert Menendez
House · District 8
|
D |
Strong +
|
81% | 150 |
|
LaMonica McIver
House · District 10
|
D |
Strong +
|
81% | 150 |
|
Nellie Pou
House · District 9
|
D |
Strong +
|
81% | 150 |
|
Frank Pallone, Jr.
House · District 6
|
D |
Strong +
|
81% | 148 |
|
Jefferson Van Drew
House · District 2
|
R |
Strong −
|
19% | 149 |
|
Christopher H. Smith
House · District 4
|
R |
Strong −
|
19% | 149 |
|
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
House · District 7
|
R |
Strong −
|
20% | 105 |
|
Andy Kim
Senate
|
D |
Oppose
|
32% | 180 |
|
Cory A. Booker
Senate
|
D |
Oppose
|
34% | 177 |
Showing 1–10 of 35
bills
All immigration bills
S 5325: Delaney Hall Closure Act
HR 9824: Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026
Topics
✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding for child care programs and rescinds funds for border enforcement, indicating support for social services spending.
✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for child care and preschool programs, which supports early childhood education and expands access to educational services.
✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill rescinds $70B in funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration, directly weakening immigration enforcement capabilities.
S 5094: Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026
HR 7169: UBER Act
Topics
✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by mandating English proficiency and single-state licensing for ride-share drivers, effectively limiting employment opportunities for non-English speakers and non-residents.
✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill imposes new federal requirements and barriers for ride-sharing drivers, effectively restricting access to employment for those under 21 or lacking specific credentials.
✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes federal requirements for ride-sharing companies to enhance driver safety and communication standards, thereby strengthening transportation safety.
HR 7817: No Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal Aliens Health Insurance Act of 2026
Topics
✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts federal taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage, limiting government spending and reducing available budget allocations for ACA programs.
✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal funding for health insurance coverage for non-citizens, limiting access to healthcare services under the ACA.
✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage for unauthorized immigrants, limiting their access to services.
HR 778: Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act
Topics
✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill tightens SSN requirements for CTC/EITC to prevent fraud, closing potential loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility in tax administration.
✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts access to tax credits (CTC/EITC) by requiring SSNs tied to legal status, limiting immigrant eligibility for federal benefits.
HR 1916: Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025
Sub-Topics
Border Security
HR 816: Build the Wall Act of 2025
Topics
✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRedirects unspent pandemic relief funds (essential public service) to border wall, defunding original purpose.
✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRedirects pandemic relief funds to construct border barriers, a direct enforcement measure restricting unauthorized border crossings per bill's core purpose.
Sub-Topics
Border Security