Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9374: Find Our Families Act of 2026

The Find Our Families Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a public online system that allows families to locate individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This system must provide search results within eight hours of detention, display information in multiple languages, and include specific details such as names, dates of birth, and facility locations, while excluding data for minors. The bill also mandates that families be notified within five hours if a detainee is transferred for medical care and establishes new reporting requirements for CBP arrests, including details on the circumstances of the arrest and the number of agents involved. Additionally, the legislation creates a process for families to report errors in detainee information and imposes penalties on employees or contractors who fail to comply with these data-sharing and reporting obligations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances transparency and accountability in immigration detention, a key component of criminal justice reform, by mandating public access to detainee information.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates a public system to locate detained immigrants, enhancing transparency and family access to information, which protects immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9365: HEART Act of 2026

The HEART Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a new office dedicated to providing mental health and family stability support to communities affected by federal immigration enforcement actions. This office would fund mobile response teams, emergency counseling vouchers, and grants for local organizations to offer trauma-informed care and culturally competent behavioral health services. A key provision requires that any data collected about these enforcement actions be kept separate from immigration agencies to protect community trust. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of multilingual health education campaigns and the training of healthcare providers to better serve these populations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a new office to fund mental health services, mobile response teams, and trauma-informed care for affected communities.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates a new office to fund mental health and family stability support for communities affected by immigration enforcement, providing services and trauma-informed care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9375: Honor Their Service Act

The Honor Their Service Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to eligible organizations that offer immigration legal assistance to noncitizen veterans. These funds are intended to help veterans facing deportation, seeking citizenship, or needing discharge upgrades by covering legal services in removal proceedings, naturalization applications, and reentry efforts. To ensure broad access, the bill requires the VA to establish clear eligibility criteria, consult with relevant service groups, and prioritize funding for entities that can deliver services virtually or in remote areas. The legislation authorizes $20 million in funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2030 and mandates biennial reports to Congress detailing the number of assisted veterans and the effectiveness of the programs.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides federal funding for legal assistance to noncitizen veterans facing deportation or seeking citizenship, directly supporting immigrant services and rights.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs VA to provide grants for legal assistance to noncitizen veterans, directly funding and protecting their services and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Immigrant Services Enforcement Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9270: Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026, restricts how unaccompanied children under 18 are handled by immigration authorities in the United States. It requires immigration judges to issue an arrest warrant before detaining these children pending removal decisions and prohibits the use of military personnel or Department of Defense vehicles to transport them for deportation, except during declared natural disasters. Additionally, the law forbids government agencies from pressuring children to sign legal documents that affect their status without first ensuring they have confidential access to a lawyer, mandating legal referrals within five business days if a child does not already have one.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts detention of unaccompanied children, requiring arrest warrants and limiting military transport, thereby protecting civil rights and enhancing due process within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts detention of unaccompanied children and limits use of military for deportation, protecting immigrant rights and due process.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9271: Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026

The Governors' Right to Inspect Act of 2026 allows state governors and their designated health officials to enter federal immigration detention centers to check conditions like sanitation, food quality, and medical care. This law ensures that officials can access all detainee areas, speak privately with individuals, and review relevant records without prior notice, though they cannot interfere with immigration enforcement or release detainees. If a governor is blocked from entering a facility, they can sue to gain access, and any inspection reports must be made public while the Department of Homeland Security responds to findings within 60 days.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates inspection of medical care conditions in detention centers, aiming to protect detainee health and ensure sanitation standards.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill allows governors to inspect detention conditions, protecting immigrant welfare and access to care without interfering with enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9294: Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act

The Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act limits how long U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can hold individuals in temporary secure areas before formal processing. Specifically, it prohibits detaining anyone in these holding rooms for longer than 12 hours. The law defines holding rooms as secure spaces used for short-term confinement before intake, court appointments, or transfer to another facility. This restriction directly affects the Department of Homeland Security's operations regarding the temporary detention of immigrants.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits detention duration in ICE holding cells, enhancing oversight and protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill limits detention time for immigrants, protecting their rights and restricting federal enforcement power.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 4666: Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026

The Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create and enforce mandatory training for all immigration officers on how to properly interact with enrolled members of Indian tribes and recognize tribal documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. This training must include specific regional information, scenario-based exercises, and annual refreshers, with officers prohibited from performing immigration enforcement duties until they have completed the curriculum. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit a report on the implementation of these training standards to various congressional committees within one year of enactment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates training to protect tribal members' rights and recognizes tribal documents as proof of citizenship, advancing immigrant protections.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2026

HR 8971: Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026

The Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026 establishes a program to allow noncitizen veterans who were previously removed from or barred from entering the United States to return and obtain permanent resident status. It requires government officials to reopen and terminate removal cases for eligible veterans, provided they were not deported due to violent crimes or serious offenses involving at least five years in prison. The bill also mandates that noncitizen service members and veterans cannot be removed unless convicted of a crime of violence, while granting them access to military benefits and a streamlined path to naturalization. Additionally, the law directs immigration authorities to identify at-risk veterans, seek supervisory approval before initiating removal proceedings against them, and annotate official records with specific details about their military service.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill supports criminal justice reform by offering a pathway to residency for noncitizen veterans, excluding those convicted of serious violent crimes, thereby balancing compassion with public safety.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill allows deported noncitizen veterans to return and obtain permanent resident status, directly protecting immigrant rights and facilitating reintegration.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allows noncitizen veterans to return and obtain permanent resident status, protecting their service and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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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 · 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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