Immigration

passed · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HRES 965: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

HRES 965 is a procedural resolution that directs the House to immediately consider H.R. 1689, a bill requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) until March 20, 2029. The resolution waives objections to the bill, sets a one-hour debate period equally divided between leadership, and specifies the amendment that would mandate the TPS designation. It does not change immigration law itself but streamlines the legislative process for H.R. 1689. This resolution affects Haitian nationals in the U.S. who could qualify for TPS under this provision.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationDesignates Haiti for TPS, protecting Haitian immigrants from deportation and allowing work authorization until 2029.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7347: Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026

HR 7347, the *Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026*, requires all facilities detaining noncitizens under U.S. immigration law - including contracted facilities - to implement real-time health reporting systems for medical, dental, and mental health conditions. It mandates anonymous, multilingual complaint systems for detainees with anti-retaliation protections, annual DHS audits of health conditions (including gender-specific care), and full-time health liaisons at each facility. The bill triggers contract reviews for facilities with three verified health complaints and requires quarterly public reports on conditions and complaints to Congress. These provisions directly affect ICE detention facilities, detainees, and DHS oversight processes, focusing on transparency and accountability in health care.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates health reporting, complaint systems, and audits to prevent inhumane conditions in ICE detention, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting detainee rights and improving correctional conditions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates real-time health reporting, mental health services, and full-time liaisons in ICE facilities, directly improving detainee healthcare access and rights.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires real-time health reporting, anonymous complaints, and audits to improve detainee conditions in ICE facilities, directly protecting immigrant rights and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2025

HR 5279: THE DON-ument Act

HR 5279, the "THE DON-ument Act," designates the existing southern border wall as a National Monument covering approximately 289,920 acres across California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It directs the Bureau of Land Management (within the Department of the Interior) to administer the monument, protect the wall from alteration, and coordinate with federal agencies and tribal governments over adjacent lands. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop a management plan within three years and submit it to Congress. This is a procedural designation that formally treats the border wall as a protected monument, not a policy change affecting people or programs.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDesignates border wall as National Monument, protecting it from alteration to strengthen border enforcement, directly restricting immigration access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2025

S 1827: Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

S 1827, the "Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act," creates a new mandatory removal process for certain non-citizens. It targets individuals who are criminal gang members, members/supporters of designated foreign terrorist organizations, or convicted of specific serious crimes - including felonies, assaults on vulnerable groups (like children or seniors), sexual offenses, domestic violence, or crimes against children. The bill requires faster removal proceedings and prohibits these individuals from seeking "withholding of removal" (a protection from deportation to certain countries). It explicitly excludes children under 16, pregnant women, people with severe disabilities, and those over 65 from being considered "vulnerable groups" in the context of this removal process.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationTargets criminal aliens for expedited removal, increasing enforcement against specific immigrant groups per bill's mandatory removal process for serious offenders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2025

HR 3104: Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025

Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025 This bill provides a streamlined process for certain Ukrainian nationals (including accompanying spouse and children) who are living in the United States to receive lawful permanent resident status. Specifically, the bill permits Ukrainian nationals who have been paroled into the United States after February 20, 2014, to apply for and receive lawful permanent resident status. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may waive grounds for inadmissibility (excluding certain crimes or security related grounds) for individuals who apply for status adjustment. DHS must establish vetting requirements (including an interview) for applicants that are equivalent to those under the United States Refugee Admissions Program. The bill also preserves eligibility for the status adjustment of certain battered spouses whose eligibility for such status stemmed from a marriage that has terminated. Finally, the bill requires DHS to issue guidance to implement these requirements and establishes a deadline for eligible individuals to apply for adjustment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationStreamlines path to LPR status for Ukrainians, advancing immigrant rights by enabling legal permanent residency for paroled individuals95% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 3909: Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act

The Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act amends a federal firearms law to adjust references to prohibitions on firearm possession. It replaces two existing references (to restrictions on illegal aliens and certain transfers) with four, including the current prohibition on illegal aliens (people without legal U.S. immigration status) from possessing firearms. The bill's title indicates it targets illegal aliens serving as police officers, as they would require firearm possession for their duties. However, the bill text does not explicitly state this application to law enforcement roles, only modifying the firearms law.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly restricts firearm possession by undocumented immigrants, targeting their eligibility for police roles, directly limiting immigrant participation in law enforcement per enforcement restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 7167: Make It Count Act

HR 7167 (Make It Count Act) requires the 2030 decennial census to include a citizenship status checkbox (citizen, U.S. national, lawful resident, or undocumented) and mandates that noncitizens be excluded from population counts used to apportion congressional seats and allocate electoral votes. Starting with the 2030 census, states would use adjusted population figures (excluding noncitizens) for redistricting congressional districts. The bill also restricts states from redrawing congressional districts more than once between censuses unless required by court orders under voting rights laws. These changes apply to the 2030 census and subsequent redistricting cycles.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExcludes noncitizens from apportionment and redistricting, reducing political representation for immigrant communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2627: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025

This bill changes visa rules for foreign graduate students pursuing STEM master's or doctoral degrees in the U.S. It requires these students to apply for admission before starting their program and adds background checks and credential verification to their visa process. It also creates a new pathway to permanent residency for STEM degree holders who secure jobs in their field at median wage levels, and allows students to seek permanent residency while on student visas (dual intent). The bill directly affects international students in STEM fields, U.S. universities, and employers hiring these graduates.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates pathway to permanent residency for STEM graduates, allowing dual intent and facilitating retention of skilled workers - strengthens immigration system for this group90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances STEM education and workforce development by streamlining visa processes for international students, supporting technology sector talent pipeline.75% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 3724: No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act

HR 3724, the "No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act," blocks immigration protections for Palestinians from specific territories. It nullifies a February 2024 policy allowing deferred enforced departure and prohibits Temporary Protected Status, asylum, refugee status, and parole for individuals who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories (Judea/Samaria or Gaza) or hold Palestinian Authority passports. The bill adds these individuals to the list of inadmissible and deportable persons under immigration law, making them ineligible for most forms of U.S. immigration relief. These provisions directly affect Palestinians from those regions who might otherwise qualify for immigration benefits. The bill focuses on geographic and document-based restrictions, not political affiliation.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks TPS, asylum, refugee status for Palestinians from Judea/Samaria/Gaza territories, restricting immigration protections95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Refugees & Asylum Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3310: Venezuela TPS Act of 2025

HR 3310, the Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), allowing Venezuelan nationals already in the U.S. to remain legally for 18 months. It directly affects Venezuelans who have continuously resided in the U.S. since the bill's enactment, require registration with Homeland Security, and meet admissibility criteria. Key provisions include a $360 application fee (with waiver options), requirements for continuous presence since enactment, and rules for emergency travel abroad with prior approval. The bill creates a temporary legal status to protect Venezuelans from deportation due to ongoing instability in their home country.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationDesignates Venezuela for TPS, allowing legal stay and protection from deportation for existing residents, directly advancing immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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