Immigration

in committee · United States · House May 29, 2026

HR 9069: KIDS Act

The KIDS Act restricts U.S. immigration authorities from detaining children, individuals with cognitive disabilities, and their primary caregivers, with limited exceptions for criminal warrants. It also prohibits law enforcement from conducting immigration actions within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, places of worship, and disaster relief sites. If a violation occurs, the bill mandates the immediate release of wrongfully detained individuals and bars the use of information gathered during illegal enforcement actions in future court cases. Additionally, the law requires that any necessary detentions be reported to Congress within 24 hours and prioritizes placing children with parents or designated guardians.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts immigration detention of vulnerable groups and limits police actions near sensitive sites, enhancing civil rights and police accountability.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts immigration enforcement actions against vulnerable groups and limits cooperation with federal authorities, protecting immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 4659: Election Security Partnership Act

The Election Security Partnership Act allocates $20 million in additional funding to states that agree to share their voter registration lists with the Department of Homeland Security. To receive these funds, eligible states must enter a written agreement to provide quarterly updates of their voter rolls to the SAVE system for the purpose of verifying citizenship status. This provision directly affects states participating in the 2026 election security grant program, linking financial assistance to the specific requirement of data sharing for identity verification. The bill does not alter existing election laws but creates a conditional funding mechanism based on administrative cooperation between state election officials and federal agencies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by requiring voter list sharing and citizenship verification with DHS.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 9134: Protecting Student Privacy Act

The Protecting Student Privacy Act prevents federal student aid data from being shared with immigration enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing immigration laws. This rule applies to information held by the Department of Education regarding students and their financial contributors, such as parents or spouses, and blocks its use for arrests, interviews, or surveillance by the Department of Homeland Security and other authorized entities. The law includes specific exceptions for court orders related to criminal offenses and for cases where a student or contributor voluntarily and without pressure consents to sharing their information. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Education to report any unauthorized disclosures to Congress and states that this new rule overrides any conflicting state or local laws.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student privacy and prevents federal aid data from being used for immigration enforcement, thereby safeguarding educational access and reducing barriers for students and families.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prevents sharing student aid data with immigration enforcement, limiting cooperation and protecting immigrant families from surveillance.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by preventing student aid data from being shared with immigration enforcement, protecting digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HJRES 194: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to bar individuals who hold citizenship or owe allegiance to a foreign country from serving as U.S. President, Vice President, members of Congress, federal judges, or certain appointed officials. The key provision requires any person wishing to hold these positions to formally and permanently give up their foreign citizenship or allegiance before taking office. If ratified by the states, the rules would take effect at different times depending on the specific office, ranging from immediately upon ratification for judges to the start of the next presidential term.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access to high-level government positions by requiring renunciation of foreign citizenship.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2026

S 4637: Conrad 30 Physician Workforce Optimization Act

This bill, known as the Conrad 30 Physician Workforce Optimization Act, aims to increase the number of available visa slots for foreign-trained doctors in the United States from 10 to 15 per state. It also creates a new online portal to help states and hospitals find these doctors who have applied for work visas but were not initially selected or could not apply due to state limits. Under the new system, states with unused visa slots can review these doctors' credentials during a special 60-day period to fill positions in underserved areas. To ensure fairness, employers using this portal must certify that they have already tried to hire locally and that the facility serves a community with a shortage of healthcare providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases visa slots for foreign doctors and creates a portal to improve patient access to healthcare providers.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill increases visa slots for foreign-trained doctors and creates a portal to help them find work, directly facilitating immigration for healthcare professionals.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands the physician workforce by increasing visa slots and creating a matching portal, directly addressing labor supply and employment access for healthcare workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 8827: ASSIMILATION Act

This bill, known as 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. It directly affects prospective immigrants, current visa holders, and employers by establishing new requirements for entry, employment, and naturalization. Key provisions eliminate the diversity visa lottery, restrict family-sponsored immigration to spouses and minor children, and mandate that all immigrants demonstrate the ability to support themselves without relying on government benefits. The legislation also introduces stricter enforcement measures, such as making visa overstays a criminal offense, expanding E-Verify to all employers, and requiring higher English proficiency and tax compliance for citizenship. Additionally, it tightens asylum rules by adding a transit bar for those passing through other countries and limits parole to specific humanitarian cases rather than broad programs.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill replaces family-based admissions with merit-based approach, restricting immigrant access and limiting protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Refugees & Asylum Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jun 9, 2026

HRES 1354: Impeaching John McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This resolution proposes to impeach John McConnell, Jr., the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The bill alleges that Judge McConnell abused his judicial discretion by vacating a USCIS policy framework that paused asylum applications and immigration benefit requests for individuals from certain countries. The resolution claims this decision disregarded specific national security incidents and prioritized the interests of noncitizens over public safety. If passed, the House would formally charge the judge with conduct incompatible with his office, sending the article of impeachment to the Senate for trial.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill seeks to remove a judge who vacated a policy restricting asylum, thereby opposing restrictions on immigration access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · United States · House Jun 9, 2026

HRES 1350: Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".

H.R. 1350 is a non-binding resolution that expresses the House of Representatives' support for creating a National Day of Honor and Respect alongside Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The bill aims to honor immigrants and diverse backgrounds while encouraging positive interactions among citizens and reducing hate and discrimination. It also affirms the importance of promoting civic education and public service across the nation.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill promotes honoring immigrants and reducing discrimination, aligning with support indicators for immigrant integration and rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House May 19, 2026

HR 8905: Inhibiting Militant Adversarial Mullahs Act

This bill prohibits the issuance of religious worker visas to individuals holding specific high-ranking titles in Islam, including ayatollahs, grand ayatollahs, imams, grand imams, muftis, grand muftis, and shaykhas. The law directly affects foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States under the R visa category for religious work, effectively barring those with these designated titles from admission. By amending the Immigration and Nationality Act, the legislation creates a blanket restriction based solely on religious hierarchy rather than individual conduct or specific activities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by prohibiting specific religious titles from obtaining religious worker visas.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 8836: Know Your American Customer Act

This bill, known as the Know Your American Customer Act, requires banks and credit unions to verify that all new and existing individual account holders are legally present in the United States. To open an account, individuals must present specific documents proving citizenship or lawful status, such as a passport, driver's license, or permanent resident card, with stricter rules applying to those with temporary visas. The law mandates that institutions freeze or close accounts for individuals who lose their legal status, though it provides a temporary grace period to allow for incoming deposits before restricting withdrawals. Additionally, the bill introduces criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for individuals who illegally open or maintain accounts, while explicitly exempting those who have recently lost status or are seeking asylum.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates banks verify legal status and restricts access to financial services for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Refugees & Asylum

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