Immigration

in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2025

HR 2204: To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.

HR 2204 requires U.S. universities to immediately report international students on F-1 or J-1 visas who support designated foreign terrorist organizations to the government's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). If verified, the State Department would revoke the student's visa, and Homeland Security would begin removal proceedings. This bill directly affects international students holding F-1 or J-1 visas who endorse or support groups designated as foreign terrorist organizations under U.S. law. The key mechanism is a mandatory reporting requirement for universities, triggering visa revocation and potential deportation for affected students.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates universities to report F-1/J-1 students supporting terrorist groups, enabling visa revocation and removal proceedings, increasing federal enforcement against immigrant students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 5, 2025

HR 3728: Language Access in Transit Act

HR 3728, the Language Access in Transit Act, requires transit agencies receiving federal funding to provide meaningful language access services to people with limited English proficiency (LEP). It directly affects public transportation providers (like bus and subway systems) that receive financial assistance under federal transit programs. The bill amends federal law to mandate that the Secretary of Transportation take "affirmative action" ensuring these agencies offer language assistance, such as interpreters or translated materials, for LEP individuals accessing transit services. This change updates existing provisions in Title 49 of the U.S. Code to explicitly include language access as a requirement for funded transit services.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates language access services for LEP individuals, directly providing a key immigrant service related to integration and access to transit95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates language access services for public transit agencies, enhancing accessibility for LEP riders and strengthening public transit service delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Public Transit Rail Vehicle Registration

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in committee · United States · House Dec 4, 2025

HR 6389: Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

This bill would protect unaccompanied children by repealing fee requirements and other provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that have created barriers to their access to humanitarian protections. It specifically exempts unaccompanied children from paying fees for asylum applications, employment authorization, and immigration court proceedings, and requires the government to refund fees already paid under the repealed provisions. The bill also repeals provisions allowing for summary removal of children without due process, intrusive body examinations without safeguards, and sharing of sponsor information with immigration enforcement that has led to family separations. These changes would directly affect unaccompanied children seeking asylum or other protections in the United States, ensuring they can access legal processes without financial barriers or heightened risks of exploitation. The bill aims to uphold protections for unaccompanied children established under the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA).

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRepeals fee barriers for unaccompanied children, exempting them from asylum/employment/immigration court fees to protect access to humanitarian protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Refugees & Asylum Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 816: Build the Wall Act of 2025

The Build the Wall Act of 2025 creates a new fund called the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund to finance physical barriers along the U.S. southern border. It requires all unspent funds from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (originally for pandemic relief) to be transferred immediately into this new account. The Secretary of Homeland Security would then use these redirected funds to construct and maintain border barriers. This bill changes how existing federal funds are allocated, shifting resources from pandemic recovery efforts to border security infrastructure.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRedirects unspent pandemic relief funds (essential public service) to border wall, defunding original purpose.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRedirects pandemic relief funds to construct border barriers, a direct enforcement measure restricting unauthorized border crossings per bill's core purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 163: Finish the Wall Act

HR 163, the "Finish the Wall Act," mandates the immediate resumption of border wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border within 24 hours of enactment. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to use all existing funds appropriated since 2016 for this purpose, prohibits canceling pre-January 2021 contracts, and sets a deadline of September 30, 2026, to complete the wall system. The bill directly affects the Department of Homeland Security, contractors with prior wall contracts, and border facilities, which must also comply with DNA collection requirements under federal law. It focuses on concrete policy actions - resuming construction, using existing funds, and meeting a specific timeline - without addressing broader policy impacts.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates immediate border wall construction, restricting border access and increasing enforcement, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicators for immigration policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 414: Student Visa Security Improvement Act

HR 414, the Student Visa Security Improvement Act, requires enhanced background checks for student visa applicants (F, J, M categories) by directing DHS to implement in-person interviews and stricter reviews within 180 days of enactment, focusing on potential terrorist inadmissibility. It mandates schools and exchange programs to track student attendance (limiting unobserved periods to 30 days per term), report enrollment changes within 10 days, and verify academic progress through updated SEVIS system requirements. The bill also requires institutions to provide trained staff access to SEVIS, update data fields for academic verification, and enables DHS to decertify institutions posing security risks. These provisions directly affect international students, their host institutions, and exchange program sponsors participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEnhanced background checks, stricter reviews, and attendance tracking for student visas restrict access and increase enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1792: No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

HR 1792 prohibits U.S. federal funds from being provided to three United Nations agencies: the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study identifying all U.S. funding to these agencies from 2021-2025, including amounts and restrictions, and to assess any funds owed to the U.S. government. It also mandates an audit of the State Department’s Refugee Travel Loan Program. The GAO must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill’s enactment detailing these findings. This bill directly affects federal funding mechanisms for international refugee and migration programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds UN agencies by prohibiting federal funds, aligning with 'oppose' criteria for restricting government spending on international programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDefunds UN migration/refugee agencies (IOM, UNHCR, UNRWA), restricting federal support for international immigration services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1050: Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act

This bill would make it easier to remove non-citizens who are members of or associated with criminal gangs from the United States. It defines a "criminal gang" as a group of five or more people whose primary purpose is committing serious crimes including drug offenses, violent crimes, human trafficking, and other specified offenses. The Secretary of Homeland Security, with Attorney General consultation, would have authority to designate groups as criminal gangs, with procedures for review and potential revocation. The bill would block asylum eligibility, temporary protected status, special immigrant juvenile visas, and parole for those designated as gang members, with limited exceptions for those assisting law enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill targets removal of non-citizens in criminal gangs, increasing enforcement against specific immigrant groups, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Refugees & Asylum Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 20, 2025

HR 534: CONTAINER Act

HR 534, the CONTAINER Act, allows Border States (adjacent to the U.S. northern or southern borders) to place temporary barriers on federal land without needing a special use permit, provided they notify the relevant federal agency 45 days in advance. The bill directly affects Border States and federal land management agencies (like the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service) by streamlining the process for deploying short-term border security structures. Key provisions include a one-year initial placement period for these barriers, with potential 90-day extensions if U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines operational control hasn't been achieved. This eliminates a bureaucratic hurdle for states seeking rapid border security measures.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill enables border states to deploy temporary barriers on federal land without permits, directly enhancing border security enforcement. This restricts unauthorized border crossings, a core immigration enforcement measure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2025

S 2555: Student Visa Integrity Act of 2025

The Student Visa Integrity Act of 2025 strengthens oversight of international student programs by requiring educational institutions to maintain accreditation (except for public elementary/secondary schools) before admitting international students. It increases criminal penalties for visa fraud related to educational institutions (to 15 years for officials), mandates disclosure of financial ties to the Chinese government, and requires background checks for school officials. The bill restricts students from certain countries from participating in nuclear science or flight training programs, limits online study to 10% of coursework per session, and requires a 30-day post-study period before students must leave the country. These changes directly affect international students, educational institutions participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, and school officials.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts international student admissions via accreditation mandates, increased fraud penalties, and financial disclosure requirements, tightening visa oversight to limit program access.95% confidence

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