Immigration

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 646: Born in the USA Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for Executive Order 14160 (and any successor policies), which attempted to deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. It directly affects the executive branch by blocking financial support for the controversial order, which contradicted the 14th Amendment and established court precedent like *United States v. Wong Kim Ark*. The bill’s key mechanism is a funding ban, ensuring no government resources can be used to implement policies that undermine birthright citizenship guaranteed by the Constitution and immigration law. It does not alter citizenship rules but prevents enforcement of the challenged executive order.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBlocks funding for policy denying birthright citizenship, upholding 14th Amendment rights and *Wong Kim Ark* precedent95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6118: Support and Defend Our Military Personnel and Their Families Act

This bill streamlines immigration benefits for military personnel and their families. It reduces the residency requirement for naturalization from six months to one year for those serving honorably in contingency operations, and adds spouses, children, and parents of active-duty service members to priority visa categories. It also creates a new pathway for immediate family members to adjust to permanent residency if they're physically present in the U.S., meet admissibility standards, and pay a fee. Additionally, the bill prohibits deportation proceedings against honorably discharged military members or veterans without prior approval from the Secretary of Homeland Security, with a two-year posthumous eligibility period for families if a service member dies from service-related injuries.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationReduces residency requirement for military families and creates new pathways for permanent residency, advancing immigration benefits for a specific group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 263: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

HR 263, the Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act, creates new federal criminal penalties for actions aiding criminal groups evading border controls. It makes it a crime to knowingly transmit law enforcement locations or movements to help with immigration, customs, or border-related crimes, punishable by fines or up to 10 years in prison. The bill also criminalizes damaging or tampering with border infrastructure like fences or sensors, with penalties increasing to 20 years if a firearm is involved. These provisions directly affect individuals assisting transnational criminal organizations in circumventing U.S. border security measures. The law aims to strengthen enforcement against those who undermine border control systems.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating new federal penalties for aiding border-related crimes, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill criminalizes aiding criminal groups evading border controls and damages border infrastructure, strengthening enforcement against illegal crossings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms Law Enforcement Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 174: Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

HR 174 adds new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability related to specific fraud offenses. It targets non-citizens convicted of, or admitting to, Social Security fraud (using false account numbers/cards), identification document fraud, or fraud involving pandemic-era loans or grants (like those under the Small Business Act or American Rescue Plan). The bill amends immigration law to make such individuals ineligible for entry into the U.S. or subject to removal. It directly affects non-citizens who commit these defined offenses, not general fraud cases. The policy change is limited to these specific fraud categories tied to federal pandemic programs and Social Security/ID documents.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill adds deportation grounds for non-citizens committing Social Security fraud, directly restricting immigrant access and increasing enforcement against fraud offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 10, 2025

S 497: FENCE Act

The FENCE Act amends the tax code to deny 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to organizations that knowingly provide financial assistance, benefits, or material support to individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. It directly affects nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations that may assist undocumented immigrants. The key provision adds a new requirement that organizations must not engage in a "pattern or practice" of such support, without mandating proof of citizenship or requiring religious groups to violate their beliefs. This change would take effect upon the bill's enactment, altering how tax-exempt status is maintained for qualifying organizations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDenies tax-exempt status to orgs aiding undocumented immigrants, restricting their ability to provide services and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1312: No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025

No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025 This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security may designate political offenses committed outside of the United States that shall not be considered a crime for this purpose. Currently, an individual shall be barred from receiving asylum for only certain types of criminal convictions, such as if the individual is convicted for (1) an aggravated felony, or (2) a particularly serious crime and as a result deemed a danger to the United States.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts asylum access for criminal offenders, expanding criminalization and reducing rights - aligns with 'oppose' indicators of limiting defendant rights and restricting access.92% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts asylum eligibility for individuals with criminal convictions, limiting immigrant protections and access to a key immigration service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Refugees & Asylum Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 3715: New IDEA Act

This bill prohibits businesses from deducting wages paid to undocumented workers when calculating taxable income. It creates a safe harbor for employers using the E-Verify program: if they confirm employment eligibility through E-Verify, they may still deduct those wages. The law directly affects employers who hire undocumented workers, removing a tax benefit for such payments. It also establishes new data-sharing between the IRS, DHS, and Social Security to enforce compliance, with a 6-year audit window for improper deductions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loophole by prohibiting wage deductions for undocumented workers, increasing tax compliance and revenue.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill penalizes employers hiring undocumented workers via tax deductions, mandates E-Verify use, and enables DHS data-sharing for enforcement, directly restricting undocumented employment access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 175: Deport Alien Gang Members Act

This bill creates new grounds for deporting non-citizens who are members of or associated with criminal gangs. It defines a "criminal gang" as a group of five or more people whose primary purpose is committing serious crimes like drug offenses, violence, trafficking, or weapons violations. The Secretary of Homeland Security can designate groups as criminal gangs after consultation with the Attorney General, and these designations make gang members ineligible for asylum, temporary protected status, parole, and other immigration benefits. The bill also establishes procedures for reviewing and revoking these designations, with limited judicial review options.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands deportation for gang membership, reducing asylum rights and increasing punitive measures, opposing reform by expanding criminalization and limiting defendant protections.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill creates deportation grounds for gang members, denies asylum/TPS eligibility, restricting immigrant protections and increasing enforcement against non-citizens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement Probation & Parole Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 221: Extending Limits of United States Customs Waters Act of 2025

This bill would extend U.S. customs enforcement authority from 12 to 24 nautical miles from shore. It amends the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Anti-Smuggling Act to align enforcement zones with existing international law limits (as established by Presidential Proclamations 5928 and 7219). Currently, customs agents can only act within 12 miles, but the bill would allow enforcement in the contiguous zone up to 24 miles to provide more time for interdiction. Congress states this change addresses modern vessel speeds, enabling U.S. Customs and Border Protection to better prevent violations of customs, fiscal, or immigration laws. The policy directly affects CBP operations in coastal waters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands customs enforcement authority to combat smuggling, strengthening law enforcement capabilities and border security within criminal justice framework.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands customs enforcement zone to 24 miles, enhancing border interdiction efforts, directly increasing federal immigration enforcement capabilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · House Jan 12, 2026

HR 7014: To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.

HR 7014 designates Burma for temporary protected status (TPS) under U.S. immigration law, providing eligible Burmese nationals temporary legal status in the U.S. The bill establishes an 18-month TPS period beginning November 25, 2025, for Burmese nationals who have continuously resided in the U.S. since the bill's enactment, are admissible as immigrants (with limited exceptions), and register with Homeland Security. It also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant prior consent for travel abroad for those with emergency circumstances and ensures returning travelers retain their TPS status. This policy change directly affects Burmese nationals meeting these specific criteria, offering temporary protection from deportation.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationDesignates Burma for TPS, granting temporary legal status to eligible Burmese nationals under U.S. immigration law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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