Immigration

in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 301: Border Security is National Security Act

S 301, the "Border Security is National Security Act," authorizes $10 billion in additional funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) to support border security operations led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill directs DoD to use these funds for specific border security measures, including surveillance systems, barriers, patrol roads, military aviation, and counter-drone systems. It explicitly states Congress believes the President has constitutional authority to deploy military forces for border security under existing laws and appropriations. The funding remains available until September 30, 2028, with requirements for congressional notification of fund transfers.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds border security infrastructure (barriers, surveillance), directly supporting enforcement-focused immigration policies without addressing immigrant services or protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7544: Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026

HR 7544, the Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026, amends U.S. immigration law to make certain animal cruelty convictions grounds for denying entry or requiring deportation. The bill adds that non-citizens convicted of (or who admit to) animal cruelty or animal fighting under federal law (18 U.S.C. §§ 48-49) or comparable state/local laws - regardless of whether the offense is a misdemeanor or felony - are inadmissible upon entry and deportable after entry. It directly affects non-citizens with such convictions, expanding existing immigration restrictions to include animal cruelty offenses. The bill creates no new criminal penalties but links existing animal welfare violations to immigration consequences.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill adds animal cruelty convictions as grounds for deportation, restricting immigration access and enforcement under federal immigration law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 21, 2025

HR 1485: Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act

HR 1485, the Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act, terminates all federal funding for FEMA's Shelter and Services Program starting upon its enactment. It redirects all unobligated funds previously allocated to this program into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for enforcement, detention, and removal operations. The bill directly affects FEMA's disaster shelter program and shifts its budget authority to immigration enforcement activities. This represents a concrete policy change in federal funding priorities, moving resources from disaster relief to immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds FEMA disaster shelter program, redirecting funds to ICE enforcement; aligns with 'defund essential programs' indicator for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRedirects FEMA shelter funds to ICE enforcement, restricting services and increasing removal operations per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 506: Security First Act

HR 506, the "Security First Act," allocates $110 million annually (2025-2028) for border security grants to state/local law enforcement through the Operation Stonegarden program, funded by a new trust fund using seized monetary instruments at the border. It requires the State Department to assess whether major Mexican cartels (like Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation) and gangs (like Tren de Aragua) meet criteria for foreign terrorist organization designation. The bill mandates a detailed technology needs analysis by DHS within one year, evaluating border security tech gaps, new surveillance systems, and infrastructure to address threats like drug trafficking and human smuggling. This analysis must be updated biannually and includes assessing privacy impacts, staffing needs, and coordination with Mexican law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $110M annually for border security grants, directly funding essential public services and law enforcement programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds border security grants for state enforcement, mandates FTO assessments of cartels - strengthens enforcement measures against immigration-related threats.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 304: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

S 304, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, would amend U.S. immigration law to redefine who qualifies for automatic U.S. citizenship at birth under the 14th Amendment. It specifies that a child born in the U.S. gains citizenship only if one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or a military service member in active duty. This change would exclude children born to undocumented immigrants from automatic birthright citizenship under this definition. The bill explicitly states it would not affect citizenship status for anyone born before its enactment date. The legislation focuses on clarifying the "subject to the jurisdiction" requirement in existing law, not creating new citizenship categories.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, limiting automatic citizenship under 14th Amendment per bill's explicit definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2036: Putting American Students First Act

S 2036 ("Putting American Students First Act") amends the Higher Education Act to establish new citizenship and residency requirements for participation in Federal TRIO programs. It explicitly defines eligible individuals as U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, certain aliens with intent to become permanent residents, citizens of Freely Associated States, CNMI residents, or lawful residents of Freely Associated States. The bill prohibits waivers of these requirements under specific appropriations laws and performance partnership authorities. This change directly affects individuals seeking TRIO program benefits, including college access and support services.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts TRIO program eligibility, limiting federal higher education support access for non-citizens and non-permanent residents per bill's citizenship requirements.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts TRIO program access to specific immigration statuses (excludes undocumented individuals), limiting immigrant eligibility for federal education services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 486: Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act

Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act This bill requires the immediate initiation of removal proceedings against a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) whose visa is revoked on security and related grounds.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates immediate removal proceedings for non-citizens with revoked security visas, increasing state-level enforcement against immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 9, 2025

S 42: Build the Wall Act of 2025

The Build the Wall Act of 2025 redirects unused Coronavirus relief funds to create a dedicated account for constructing physical barriers along the southern U.S. border. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security use these redirected funds - specifically unobligated amounts from the Social Security Act's pandemic recovery programs - to build and maintain border walls. The bill directly affects the Department of Homeland Security (as the agency responsible for implementation) and U.S. taxpayers (as the source of redirected funds). This is a funding mechanism, not a new policy, repurposing existing pandemic relief money for border infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill redirects unused pandemic relief funds to fund border wall construction, utilizing existing appropriated money rather than creating new taxes or cutting other services.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill redirects funds to build physical border barriers, a direct enforcement measure restricting border crossings per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 512: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

This bill creates a new federal offense for intentionally fleeing U.S. Border Patrol agents or assisting law enforcement while operating a vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border. It establishes tiered penalties: up to 2 years in prison for the basic offense, 5-20 years if serious injury occurs, and 10+ years or life if death results. The bill also links this offense to immigration consequences, making convictions trigger inadmissibility, deportability, and disqualification from seeking asylum. Additionally, it requires an annual report to Congress tracking prosecutions, apprehensions, and sentencing related to this new offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new federal offense with tiered prison terms (up to life) for fleeing agents, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationImposes federal penalties for fleeing Border Patrol with deportation consequences, strengthening enforcement and restricting immigrant access via inadmissibility/deportability triggers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Sentencing Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 1958: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. The bill also makes such an individual ineligible for immigration enforcement relief, including relief for an individual in danger of subjection to torture. Specifically, this bill applies to individuals who have been convicted of, admit to having committed, or admit to acts which constitute certain offenses. Offenses covered by this bill include (1) fraud involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, (2) fraud involving Social Security benefits, (3) fraud involving programs that receive federal funds, and (4) the production of fraudulent identification documents.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates deportation for public benefits fraud by non-citizens and denies immigration relief (including torture protection), directly restricting immigrant rights and increasing enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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