Immigration

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 4389: HELP Separated Children Act

The HELP Separated Children Act directs the Department of Homeland Security to identify parents of U.S. children during immigration enforcement actions and ensures they can make phone calls to arrange care for their children. It requires officials to notify child welfare agencies only when a parent cannot arrange care for their child or when there is an imminent risk of harm to the child. The bill also mandates that detained parents be allowed regular contact with their children, participate in family court proceedings, and be considered for release if it serves the child's best interests. Additionally, the legislation requires federal employees involved in these actions to receive training on minimizing trauma to children and establishes a system for collecting data on how the law is implemented.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects separated immigrant children and mandates humane treatment of detained parents, advancing immigrant welfare.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House May 12, 2026

HR 8742: Respect Tribal IDs Act

The Respect Tribal IDs Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to create and enforce annual training for immigration officers on how to properly identify and accept Native American tribal documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. This legislation directly affects federal immigration officials by mandating that they complete specific curricula developed in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian tribes. Key provisions include establishing a database of tribal document examples, incorporating scenario-based exercises, and ensuring officers understand the historical trust responsibility between the U.S. government and American Indians. Additionally, the bill defines which tribal documents, such as enrollment cards and certificates of degree of Indian blood, are considered valid proof of citizenship.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates DHS training to accept tribal documents as proof of citizenship, protecting Native American immigrants from enforcement errors and advancing their rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Tags Tribal Nations

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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 20, 2026

S 4596: TRUST Act

The TRUST Act establishes new hiring standards and operational rules for U.S. immigration enforcement officers to improve professionalism and transparency. It raises the minimum age requirement to 21, mandates comprehensive background checks including social media reviews, and requires specialized training on de-escalation, civil rights, and preventing discrimination. The legislation also mandates that officers wear uniforms and badges only while on duty, carry official identification, and use body-worn cameras during public interactions, with strict penalties for failing to record or tampering with footage. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to release unedited video recordings of incidents involving misconduct or serious injury to the public within a specified timeframe.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability through hiring standards, training, and transparency, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill strengthens immigration enforcement professionalism and transparency through training and accountability measures, protecting immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8645: New Pathways Act

The New Pathways Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to provide returning federal prisoners with essential identification and documents before their release. For U.S. citizens, the bill mandates that the agency issue a photo ID card and secure necessary proof of citizenship and a Social Security card, even if the prisoner lacks the paperwork to obtain them themselves. Noncitizens eligible for work and residence will receive assistance in getting their immigration status documents and employment authorization. Additionally, the act ensures that individuals released directly from prison without prior custody receive help from the Probation System to create a plan for their reentry into society.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill aids reentry by providing essential documents, reducing barriers to employment and housing, which supports rehabilitation and reduces recidivism.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates issuance of ID and citizenship documents to noncitizens, directly supporting immigrant access to services and integration.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill aids reentry by providing ID and citizenship documents, facilitating access to employment for returning prisoners.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8643: Financial Access Protection Act

The Financial Access Protection Act prohibits covered financial institutions from requiring customers to disclose their citizenship or immigration status to open or maintain an account. This law also bars federal banking regulators from forcing these institutions to collect such information or using compliance with these rules as a condition for regulatory approval. The bill applies to a wide range of entities, including banks, credit unions, and consumer reporting agencies, while explicitly preserving their existing obligations to report suspicious financial activity related to money laundering and terrorism.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits financial institutions from requiring citizenship disclosure, protecting immigrant access to banking services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization 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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