Immigration (DACA & Dreamers) in United States

in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HRES 994: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

HRES 994 is a resolution urging the Secretary of Defense to review section 504 of title 10, U.S. Code, which governs military enlistment of aliens. It specifically requests an assessment of whether current policy permits enlisting immigrants holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) employment authorization - a status created by a 2012 DHS memo. This resolution does not change military eligibility rules but asks for a formal review to determine if DACA holders could be recruited. It directly affects the Department of Defense’s enlistment procedures and potential recruitment of immigrants with DACA status.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6118: Support and Defend Our Military Personnel and Their Families Act

This bill streamlines immigration benefits for military personnel and their families. It reduces the residency requirement for naturalization from six months to one year for those serving honorably in contingency operations, and adds spouses, children, and parents of active-duty service members to priority visa categories. It also creates a new pathway for immediate family members to adjust to permanent residency if they're physically present in the U.S., meet admissibility standards, and pay a fee. Additionally, the bill prohibits deportation proceedings against honorably discharged military members or veterans without prior approval from the Secretary of Homeland Security, with a two-year posthumous eligibility period for families if a service member dies from service-related injuries.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Enforcement

in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 would create pathways to permanent residency for certain immigrant youth who entered the U.S. as children (Dream Act component) and for individuals from countries with Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure (American Promise Act component). To qualify, applicants must meet continuous physical presence requirements (since January 1, 2021 for Dream Act applicants, and for 3+ years for American Promise applicants), pass background checks, and satisfy educational or employment criteria. Conditional permanent resident status would be granted initially, with the option to convert to full permanent residency after meeting additional requirements like earning a degree, serving in the military for two years, or demonstrating three years of earned income. The bill includes fee exemptions for low-income applicants, establishes a grant program to assist applicants with legal help, and creates specific procedures for background checks and appeals.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers

in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3309: Building Housing for the American Dream Act

This bill amends the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program to prioritize housing projects. It redefines "housing project" to include rental housing or homes for purchase as primary residences and directs U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to prioritize processing applications for such projects, especially those using federal housing programs like Section 42 tax credits or HOME funds. The bill requires annual reports from Homeland Security on housing-related EB-5 applications and impacts, and mandates a GAO review after three years to assess whether the changes increase immigrant investment in housing. It does not change visa quotas or create new funding but streamlines processing for housing-focused investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Renters Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers

in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3472: Housing Stability for Dreamers Act

The Housing Stability for Dreamers Act prevents federal housing programs from denying mortgage insurance or loans to individuals based on their DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status. It amends key housing laws - including the National Housing Act, Rural Housing Service programs, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and VA loans - to prohibit eligibility restrictions tied to DACA status for single-family mortgages. The bill defines a "DACA recipient" as someone granted deferred action under the 2012 Department of Homeland Security memo. This directly affects DACA recipients seeking home loans through these federally backed programs, ensuring they cannot be denied based solely on immigration status.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Mortgages DACA & Dreamers

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 17, 2025

S 2350: Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to keep all personal information from DACA applications confidential. It prohibits sharing this data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or state/local law enforcement for any purpose other than administering the DACA program. Limited exceptions allow sharing only to prevent fraud, address specific national security threats, or investigate felonies unrelated to immigration status. The law directly protects DACA applicants and recipients by preventing their personal details from being used against them by law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Data Privacy

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4748: Agriculture Workforce Reform Act of 2025

HR 4748, the Agriculture Workforce Reform Act of 2025, creates a pathway for certain agricultural workers to obtain temporary nonimmigrant status. It directly affects undocumented workers who performed agricultural labor in the U.S. for at least two years between January 2021 and their departure or removal, provided they did not unlawfully receive public benefits. Key provisions waive past inadmissibility grounds, grant immunity from prosecution for prior immigration violations for both workers and employers, and require a $2,500 fee per applicant and employer. The temporary status allows up to three years of work authorization, renewable in three-year increments, during a three-year covered period starting from the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 1965: Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

S 1965, the "Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act," removes visa caps for special immigrant juveniles under U.S. immigration law. It directly affects vulnerable immigrant youth who qualify as "special immigrants" due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment by their parents. The bill amends two key sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act to add a new category "J" for these individuals, eliminating numerical limits that previously restricted their access to employment-based visas. This change allows them to bypass standard visa quotas, making it easier for them to legally work and remain in the U.S. without facing annual visa caps.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Detention Child Labor

in committee · United States · House Dec 23, 2025

HR 6922: Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025

This bill grants the Secretary of Homeland Security clear legal authority to issue work permits (Employment Authorization Documents) to individuals granted deferred action under the DACA program, including new applicants who previously faced restrictions in certain states like Texas. It directly affects DACA-eligible immigrants who came to the U.S. as children, ensuring they receive work authorization at the same time as their DACA approval, regardless of court rulings blocking such permits. The law amends immigration law to override judicial injunctions that have limited work authorization for new applicants in specific jurisdictions. This creates a uniform national standard for work permits, removing geographic barriers to employment for eligible DACA recipients.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HRES 126: Celebrating the legacy and contributions of immigrants and opposing discriminatory immigration policies.

This resolution recognizes and celebrates the contributions of immigrants to the United States; condemns discrimination against immigrants; and supports comprehensive immigration reform that addresses the needs of the economy, strengthens communities, and reflects the values of compassion, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services

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