Immigration

in committee · United States · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4546: ASSIMILATION Act

The ASSIMILATION Act fundamentally restructures the U.S. immigration system by replacing family-based and lottery-based admissions with a merit-based approach that prioritizes economic self-sufficiency and national interest. Key provisions include eliminating the Diversity Visa lottery, reducing family-sponsored immigration caps, and raising the English language requirement for naturalization to a B2 proficiency level. The bill also tightens public charge rules by presuming inadmissibility for those who rely on means-tested benefits, mandates universal use of E-Verify for all employers, and imposes stricter financial sponsorship requirements with mandatory bonds. Additionally, it limits H-1B visas to 50,000 annually, restricts asylum for those transiting through other countries, and expands criminal bars for naturalization applicants.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by eliminating family/lottery visas, raising language requirements, and tightening public charge rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Sanctuary Policies Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House May 12, 2026

HR 8756: CRUSADE Act

The CRUSADE Act amends immigration law to require applicants for special immigrant visas to explicitly disavow Sharia law. Under this provision, individuals seeking these specific visas must take an additional oath affirming their commitment to uphold the U.S. Constitution. The bill directly affects foreign nationals applying for special immigrant status by adding a new eligibility requirement related to their legal and religious beliefs. This change does not alter the general immigration process but imposes a specific condition on one category of visa applicants.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill adds a religious disavowal requirement for visa applicants, restricting access to immigration benefits and limiting protections.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8628: End U Visa Abuse Act

The End U Visa Abuse Act proposes to completely eliminate the U visa program, which currently provides immigration benefits and work authorization to alleged crime victims and their family members. The bill is based on findings that the program has been exploited through fraud, including staged crimes and forged law enforcement certifications, leading to a massive backlog of over 400,000 pending applications. By repealing the specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act that create the U visa category, the legislation would remove the legal pathway for these individuals to obtain lawful status through this specific mechanism. The text argues that existing alternatives, such as S visas for witnesses or humanitarian parole, are sufficient to assist genuine victims without the risks of abuse associated with the current system.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEliminating the U visa program weakens victim protection and law enforcement tools, restricting criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill eliminates the U visa program, restricting immigration benefits and protections for crime victims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Probation & Parole Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2026

HR 8805: ICE FROST Act

The ICE FROST Act provides financial incentives to immigration enforcement officers by offering a 25% supplemental payment to all covered employees and an additional 15% for those working in designated hazardous duty areas. These high-risk zones include major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, with the authority to add or remove locations based on factors like violent crime levels and threats from criminal organizations. The bill also imposes a surcharge on remittance transfers sent to specific foreign countries or nations with high visa overstay rates, aiming to increase the cost of sending money to designated recipients.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill provides financial incentives to immigration enforcement officers and designates high-risk zones, directly increasing state-level immigration enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8640: Non-Domiciled CDL Reporting Act

This bill requires state driver license agencies to report expiration dates and copies of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The administration will then use a federal verification system to check if these drivers have unlawful presence in the United States and share that information with immigration officials if necessary. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports to Congress detailing how many such licenses were flagged and where they were issued. States that fail to comply with these reporting requirements may face financial penalties under existing federal laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state agencies share data with federal immigration officials and restricts access to commercial driving privileges for those with unlawful presence.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 2, 2026

HJRES 190: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the 14th amendment does not provide for automatic citizenship for the children of aliens.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify that the 14th Amendment does not grant automatic citizenship to children born in the United States to non-citizen parents. It would restrict birthright citizenship to only those born to parents who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents. The measure also authorizes Congress to pass laws implementing these new restrictions. If ratified, it would fundamentally change how citizenship is determined at birth for children of undocumented or temporary foreign workers.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill seeks to restrict birthright citizenship, limiting protections for children of non-citizen parents and opposing inclusive immigration policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4398: CDL Act

The CDL Act requires federally recognized driver's licenses to explicitly state whether the holder is a U.S. citizen or not. This rule applies to all new state-issued licenses and identification cards starting 60 days after the law is enacted. Additionally, the bill sets stricter standards for commercial driver's licenses by mandating that states verify a driver is a U.S. national, a permanent resident, or a specific type of nonimmigrant visa holder before issuing a federally recognized license. These changes directly affect state motor vehicle agencies and individuals seeking or holding driver's licenses.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access to commercial driving licenses by imposing stricter citizenship verification requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · United States · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4526: No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act

This bill, known as the No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act, expands U.S. immigration rules to bar close relatives of designated terrorists, sanctioned corrupt officials, and senior leaders of hostile foreign governments from entering or remaining in the country. It directly affects spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and nieces or nephews of these individuals, making them inadmissible and deportable regardless of when their family relationship began. The legislation mandates that visas issued to these relatives be revoked within 30 days of their identification and explicitly denies them access to most forms of legal relief or waivers. Additionally, the bill requires government agencies to implement new screening procedures to detect these family ties and to submit annual reports detailing how many people were barred or removed under the new provisions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by barring close relatives of designated individuals from entering or remaining in the country.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8387: Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists Act of 2026

This bill restricts immigration and naturalization by adding new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation based on membership in or advocacy for specific political ideologies, including socialism, communism, Chinese communism, Marxism, and Islamic fundamentalism. It directly affects foreign nationals and permanent residents by making them ineligible for entry or citizenship if they have affiliated with or promoted these ideologies, with exceptions only for advocacy that occurred before age 14. The law defines these ideologies in detail and designates specific organizations as examples of each category, while also prohibiting court review of determinations made under these provisions. Additionally, the bill expands the grounds for revoking naturalized citizenship and requires the Attorney General to issue regulations implementing these changes.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration by adding new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation based on political ideology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement

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signed · United States · Senate Jun 10, 2026

S 2: Secure America Act

The Secure America Act appropriates billions of dollars to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026 to expand staffing and operations. These funds are specifically designated for hiring agents to conduct functions other than immigration enforcement and customs duties, as well as for purchasing new technology to combat drug trafficking and improve border surveillance. The legislation includes restrictions that prohibit using the money to recruit processing coordinators after October 2028 and bans the deployment of untested autonomous surveillance towers. A portion of the funding is also set aside to hire investigators and analysts dedicated to identifying and rescuing victims of child sexual exploitation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly appropriates billions of dollars to fund Customs and Border Protection operations, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill funds expanded border enforcement and drug trafficking operations, effectively increasing criminalization and law enforcement capacity without addressing reform or rehabilitation.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly funds federal immigration enforcement and border surveillance, indicating a stance against limiting immigration restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds to purchase new technology for border surveillance and drug trafficking, directly advancing technological capabilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Law Enforcement Border Security Enforcement