Immigration

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2025

S 2547: Kate's Law

S 2547 ("Kate's Law") increases penalties for non-citizens who enter the U.S. unlawfully or reenter after removal. It raises the mandatory prison term for aliens who enter without inspection (e.g., evading border checks) and later commit crimes punishable by over one year in prison from 2 to 5 years. For reentry offenses, it mandates minimum 10-year prison sentences for those convicted of serious crimes before removal, or who reenter after multiple removals or specific prior convictions. The bill directly affects non-citizens facing immigration enforcement actions under Sections 275 and 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory prison terms for immigration offenses, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing - directly opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases mandatory prison terms for unlawful entry/reentry, raising penalties for non-citizens violating immigration laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 11, 2025

HR 5319: LINE Act

The LINE Act (HR 5319) prohibits the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from sharing Medicaid health data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Specifically, it blocks the disclosure of individually identifiable health information from Medicaid enrollment records (under Title XIX of the Social Security Act) to ICE for immigration enforcement purposes. This directly affects Medicaid enrollees, particularly those who may be immigrants, by preventing their health data from being used in immigration proceedings. The law creates a clear barrier between Medicaid health records and immigration enforcement efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits sharing Medicaid health data with ICE, protecting patient privacy and preventing deterrence from accessing healthcare services for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBlocks Medicaid health data sharing with ICE, limiting federal immigration enforcement cooperation and protecting immigrant enrollees' privacy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBlocks government data sharing with ICE for immigration enforcement, directly protecting Medicaid enrollee health data privacy - aligns with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2685: Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2025

HR 2685, the Crime Doesn’t Fly Act of 2025, prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from accepting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest warrants (Forms I-200 or I-205) as valid identification at airport security checkpoints. This directly affects travelers who might present these specific ICE forms as ID. The bill includes an exception allowing TSA to accept such forms only when an individual is being removed from the U.S. under immigration law. The law changes checkpoint procedures to prevent the use of immigration enforcement documents for identification purposes.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits TSA from accepting ICE arrest warrants as ID at airports, limiting federal immigration enforcement cooperation at transportation checkpoints.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 3, 2025

S 1281: RIDE Act

Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act or the RIDE Act This bill makes certain workers with a traveling carnival or circus eligible for P visas (nonimmigrant visas for athletes, artists, and entertainers). Such visas shall be available for workers who perform functions that are integral and essential to the carnival or circus, such as transporting and assembling relevant structures and equipment. Such visas shall only be available for a position if (1) there are not sufficient U.S. workers available, and (2) employing a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates P visa eligibility for carnival/circus workers, facilitating legal employment and supporting immigrant integration in entertainment sector.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands visa eligibility for carnival/circus workers, enabling more workers to legally work in the US and protecting their employment rights.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5976: To protect collective self-determination and individual rights under Federal statutes conferring nationality on persons born and residing in the territory of American Samoa, to enable subsequent elective United States citizenship upon application of such persons residing in a State or in a territory subject to sections 301 through 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.

This bill (HR 5976) changes U.S. nationality rules for American Samoans, who are currently classified as "non-citizen nationals" (born in American Samoa but not automatic U.S. citizens). It allows these individuals, if residing in a U.S. state or territory covered by specific immigration laws, to apply for a U.S. passport identifying them as both a national *and* a citizen upon written request. The key mechanism is amending passport procedures to enable this dual status through a simple application process, rather than requiring a separate citizenship application. It directly affects American Samoans seeking to transition from non-citizen national status to full U.S. citizenship.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnables American Samoans (non-citizen nationals) to apply for U.S. citizenship and dual status, advancing their rights under immigration law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4650: Safe Return Act

HR 4650, the Safe Return Act, changes the U.S. State Department's repatriation program from providing loans to offering grants for citizens and certain residents needing help returning to the U.S. It directly affects U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and third-country nationals stranded abroad. The key provision replaces all "loans" with "grants" in the program, eliminating repayment requirements, and updates the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect this change. This policy shift ensures affected individuals receive assistance that does not require repayment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill replaces loans with grants for repatriation, eliminating repayment for citizens, green card holders, and stranded third-country nationals, providing direct financial assistance as immigrant service.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 11, 2025

HR 5324: No More Missing Children Act

The No More Missing Children Act establishes a new federal program to prevent trafficking, disappearance, or loss of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) released into sponsors' care. It requires HHS to enroll all UAC (including those released before the law's enactment) and mandates strict monitoring: GPS tracking for children under 4, monthly telephonic check-ins, DNA collection from children and sponsors, and rigorous background checks for all sponsors (including FBI, sex offender registry, and criminal history checks). The program also requires unannounced home visits (6 in the first year, 4 annually after) and immediately takes custody if sponsors violate conditions like missing check-ins or failing to comply with court orders. This directly affects UAC under 18 and their sponsors, with enforcement focused on preventing exploitation through continuous oversight and strict eligibility standards.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes monitoring program to protect UACs from trafficking/disappearance, aligning with child safety protections under immigration policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 3744: A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.

This bill prohibits state and local government officials from obstructing federal immigration enforcement. It makes it unlawful for such officials to block federal officers from accessing detention facilities, conceal aliens subject to removal, release individuals without 48-hour notice to federal authorities, or restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement requests. Violations could result in fines, up to 10 years in prison for most cases, or longer sentences if the release leads to death or serious injury. The law directly affects state and local law enforcement employees, contractors, and policies that interfere with federal immigration operations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibiting obstruction of removal efforts and requiring notification of releases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 20, 2026

HR 7621: Stop ICE Election Militarization Act

This bill prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from conducting most immigration enforcement operations during the four weeks before federal elections. Exceptions only allow enforcement for specific criminal investigations involving a particular individual or to prevent imminent death or serious injury. It directly affects ICE operations by requiring stronger legal justification for actions near election periods. The law amends existing federal code to explicitly include immigration officers in election interference prohibitions.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts ICE enforcement during election periods, protecting immigrant voting rights and preventing election interference through legal limitations on enforcement timing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2128: Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025

HR 2128, the Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025, creates a federal grant program to reimburse eligible local governments within 200 miles of the U.S.-Mexico land border for costs related to border security measures, such as additional law enforcement wages. To qualify, communities must be local governments (not sanctuary jurisdictions), submit applications to the DHS Secretary, and cannot use funds for legal aid, housing, healthcare, or other services for immigrants. Grants are capped at $500,000 per community per year, with $25 million authorized annually from 2026-2036. The program requires annual reports to Congress detailing grant usage and implementation, including recommendations for future funding adjustments.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds border security enforcement, prohibits immigrant services (legal aid/housing/healthcare), requires non-sanctuary status - restricts immigrant access and supports enforcement95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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