Immigration

in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5325: Delaney Hall Closure Act

The Delaney Hall Closure Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to stop all immigration detention operations at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, within 90 days of the law's enactment. The bill prohibits the Department from entering into any new contracts or agreements to use this facility for detaining individuals in federal custody. Additionally, it mandates the termination of existing operational contracts for the center, limiting the government's financial liability to payments for services already rendered before the termination takes effect.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates the closure of a federal immigration detention center and prohibits new contracts for detaining individuals, directly limiting immigration enforcement infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5337: Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026

The Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 significantly expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens who are facing removal from the United States. The bill removes time limits on detention during removal proceedings and allows for indefinite detention after a final order is issued if specific conditions, such as national security threats or public safety risks, are certified by government officials. It restricts access to bond hearings for many detainees, requiring them instead to prove they are not flight risks or community threats through clear and convincing evidence. Additionally, the legislation establishes administrative review processes that permit detention beyond standard removal periods if an individual fails to cooperate with deportation efforts or poses a continuing danger.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands detention authority, removes time limits, and restricts bond hearings, which limits due process rights within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill expands detention authority, removes time limits on detention, and restricts bond access, significantly limiting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4983: Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act

This bill, the Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act, establishes a comprehensive framework to reduce overall immigration numbers, reform asylum procedures, increase penalties for criminal behavior, and enhance border security measures. It directly affects immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, employers, and law enforcement agencies by setting strict caps on family and employment-based visas, requiring a 30-day filing deadline for asylum applications, and expanding the definition of aggravated felonies to include a wider range of crimes. Key mechanisms include mandating that employers verify work eligibility through a telephone verification system, creating a new border crossing fee, and requiring states to verify immigration status to receive certain federal benefits. Additionally, the legislation introduces stricter rules for criminal aliens facing expedited deportation, increases penalties for alien smuggling, and clarifies citizenship requirements for children born to non-citizen parents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly increases penalties for criminal behavior and expands definitions of aggravated crimes, directly strengthening criminal justice enforcement.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration by capping visas, tightening asylum deadlines, and increasing penalties.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts employment-based visas and tightens asylum rules, limiting legal pathways for workers and potentially reducing labor supply.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Border Security Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5060: Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026

The Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026 establishes a federal commission to study child marriage in the United States and requires the Department of Justice to create a model state law that sets the minimum marriage age at 18. The bill also amends immigration laws to generally deny visas to spouses or fiancés who were under 18 years old at the time of their marriage, with limited exceptions for compelling humanitarian reasons. Additionally, the legislation prohibits the use of federal property to facilitate any marriage where one or both individuals are under 18 and provides grants to states that establish task forces to examine and address child marriage.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by denying visas to spouses or fiancés married under 18.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 19, 2026

HR 8906: Ban Chinese Communist and Islamist Home Ownership Act

This bill prohibits individuals from specific foreign nations, including China, and designated terrorist states from buying or owning residential property in the United States. It requires the President to issue rules enforcing this ban and mandates that any existing homes owned by these groups be sold to U.S. citizens or corporations within two years. The law defines "covered persons" broadly to include citizens of targeted countries, their affiliated corporations, and entities linked to foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts property ownership rights and limits housing development by prohibiting specific groups from buying or owning residential property.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts property ownership for immigrants from targeted nations, limiting their access to housing and economic integration.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9724: End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act

This bill proposes to end automatic U.S. citizenship for people born in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands starting January 1, 2027. It achieves this by amending existing immigration laws to add a specific date cutoff, meaning anyone born in these territories after that date would not be granted citizenship at birth. The legislation explicitly states that children born before the cutoff date and children born to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents in these areas will retain their current citizenship status.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts birthright citizenship for residents of U.S. territories, limiting immigrant protections and access to citizenship.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2026

S 5155: American Hiring Transparency Act

The American Hiring Transparency Act introduces a new fee for employers who file applications to hire foreign workers, requiring them to pay a charge equal to the standard nonimmigrant visa fee at the time of filing. Starting in fiscal year 2027, this initial fee will be at least $10,000, with the amount adjusted annually for inflation to keep pace with rising costs. The revenue generated from these fees is split evenly between the Department of Labor and the Office of Personnel Management, with half of the Labor Department's share designated for unspecified purposes and the other half used to improve the USAJOBS job platform. This measure applies specifically to employers seeking permanent employment certification and does not allow for any waivers or reductions of the required payment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill imposes a new $10,000 fee on employers, increasing costs and restricting hiring, which limits fiscal flexibility and government accountability.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill imposes a $10,000 fee on employers hiring foreign workers, creating a financial barrier that restricts immigrant access to employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9854: Citizenship Act of 2026

The Citizenship Act of 2026 redefines the term "invader" to include individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States or those seeking entry specifically for the purpose of giving birth. Under this legislation, children born in the U.S. to these designated invaders would not be entitled to birthright citizenship if their mothers were not lawfully admitted or if the parents do not meet specific residency requirements. The bill also explicitly excludes children born through commercial surrogacy contracts involving nationals of certain countries from acquiring citizenship. Additionally, the act declares that courts cannot review the President's or Congress's determination that an invasion is occurring.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents and defines them as 'invaders', limiting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9850: No Deliveries Act

The No Deliveries Act amends federal immigration laws to increase penalties for individuals who knowingly enter the United States specifically to give birth and misrepresent their true purpose. Under this bill, anyone convicted of this offense could face fines and imprisonment of up to 25 years, with a mandatory minimum of 10 years if the child is born in the U.S. Additionally, the legislation grants federal courts the authority to immediately order the removal of convicted aliens at the time of sentencing. This law directly affects non-citizens attempting to bypass immigration requirements by using childbirth as a means to gain entry.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties and mandatory minimums, expanding criminalization and restricting rights.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill increases penalties and mandates removal for immigrants giving birth in the US, restricting access and enforcing stricter immigration controls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5097: End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026

This bill, the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, proposes to stop the issuance of H-1B work visas for three years and then restrict them to primary workers rather than their families. It would require employers to prove a shortage of qualified American workers and pay a minimum wage of $200,000 per year, while also banning the use of staffing agencies to hire these workers. The legislation further limits the total number of H-1B visas to 25,000 annually, removes the current lottery system in favor of prioritizing higher wages, and prohibits H-1B workers from holding jobs with more than one employer or working for third-party agencies. Additionally, the bill bars federal government agencies from hiring H-1B workers, eliminates optional training programs for foreign students, and generally prevents nonimmigrant visa holders from changing their status to permanent residents while in the United States.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts H-1B visa access by limiting numbers, raising wage requirements, and banning staffing agencies, thereby reducing immigrant workforce opportunities.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts H-1B visas, raises minimum wage requirements, and bans staffing agencies, limiting access to foreign labor.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Minimum Wage

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