The Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act amends federal law to modify exemptions for government entities regarding firearms. Currently, federal, state, and local government agencies are generally exempt from many federal prohibitions when acquiring or supplying firearms for official use. This bill would remove that exemption for specific prohibitions, making it unlawful for government entities to provide firearms to or employ individuals who are unlawfully in the United States. Additionally, the bill removes the
The DEPORT Act of 2026 proposes changes to U.S. immigration law regarding terrorism-related offenses. It would require all naturalization applicants to attest under oath that they have not committed, have charges pending for, or intend to commit specific terrorism-related crimes. The bill also establishes new procedures for denaturalizing U.S. citizens, allowing convictions or credible evidence of these offenses to be used as grounds for revoking citizenship, with certain presumptions of illegal procurement. Furthermore, it would make individuals convicted of such offenses inadmissible to the U.S., deportable if denaturalized, ineligible for most immigration benefits, and permanently barred from future admission. These provisions directly affect naturalization applicants, naturalized citizens, and aliens seeking admission or other immigration benefits.
This bill, HR 8302, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to change how certain driving offenses are treated for immigration purposes. It expands the definition of an "aggravated felony" to include offenses where a non-citizen drives while intoxicated or impaired and causes death or serious bodily injury to another person, regardless of whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under local law. Consequently, any non-citizen convicted of such an offense would be deemed "inadmissible" to the United States. These provisions take effect upon enactment and apply to relevant actions taken on or after that date, even if the underlying conviction occurred before the bill's passage.
This bill establishes the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) within the Department of Homeland Security. The program aims to identify and reduce national security, border security, and terrorist threats posed by foreign nationals before they reach the United States border. DHS will coordinate with foreign governments to facilitate the voluntary sharing of biometric and biographic information from these individuals. Partner countries will receive training and equipment to collect this data and compare it against various U.S. national security and counter-terrorism databases. The program is authorized for six years and includes provisions for congressional reporting and a GAO audit.
This resolution formally acknowledges the work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal immigrants. It calls on state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal partners in investigating threats against ICE officers and condemns violence directed at federal law enforcement personnel. The measure also thanks ICE agents for their expanded security roles at airports during a partial government shutdown. As a congressional resolution, it does not change laws or funding but serves as an official statement of support and condemnation of violence.
The CLEAR Act amends federal law to establish new criminal penalties for obstructing Federal law enforcement officers operating in or on their vehicles. This legislation directly affects individuals who forcibly assault, resist, or interfere with officers from the Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice while they are performing official duties in a law enforcement vehicle. The bill introduces enhanced penalties of up to 20 years in prison or a fine for such obstruction, expanding existing protections for officers engaged in vehicle operations. These provisions apply specifically to interactions involving Federal law enforcement vehicles and do not alter penalties for other types of obstruction.
This bill prohibits the admission of individuals from countries where the government cannot reliably verify identities or backgrounds due to instability, conflict, or lack of cooperation with U.S. security agencies. It expands existing restrictions by adding nations like Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea, and the Central African Republic to a list of designated countries, while maintaining exceptions for lawful permanent residents, refugees, military personnel, and those deemed in the national interest. The Secretary of State must publish an initial list of designated countries within 60 days and conduct annual reviews, with the Secretary of Homeland Security implementing enhanced vetting procedures within 180 days. Individuals attempting to enter the United States in violation of the bill face removal proceedings and a 10-year reentry ban.
10 Years of ICE Funding Act This bill provides appropriations for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2036. Specifically, the bill provides specified appropriations to ICE for operations and support, including for the purchase and lease of police-type vehicles, for overseas vetted units, and for maintenance, minor construction, and minor leasehold improvements at owned and leased facilities. The bill also provides appropriations to ICE for procurement, construction, and improvements, including for acquisition of necessary additional real property and facilities, construction and ongoing maintenance, facility improvements, equipment, and related expenses. The appropriations provided to ICE by this bill are available until September 30, 2036.
This bill, titled the Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2026, modifies the H-2B temporary worker visa program by adjusting numerical limits, strengthening enforcement measures, and adding new requirements for employers. It directly affects employers seeking to hire foreign workers under the H-2B program and the workers themselves. The legislation caps the number of H-2B visas at half the number of certified positions from the previous year, while exempting rural and seasonal locations from this limit. It also increases penalties for employers who misrepresent information or fail to meet program requirements, establishes a formal complaint process for workers, and requires employers to maintain workplace safety plans and report certain employment issues to authorities. Additionally, the bill restricts H-2B petitions to nationals from countries designated as participating based on factors like visa fraud rates and overstay statistics, and prohibits workers from paying fees for recruitment or petition processing.
This bill requires banks and credit unions to verify the citizenship or lawful immigration status of individuals opening or maintaining accounts in the United States. Financial institutions must accept specific documents such as passports, driver's licenses, or birth certificates to confirm a customer's identity and legal presence. The law includes provisions for temporary residents, allowing them to maintain accounts for a limited period after their authorized stay expires while restricting certain transactions. It also establishes penalties for individuals who open accounts without lawful status and provides safe harbors for financial institutions that make good-faith efforts to comply with verification requirements.
