Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 4666: Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026

The Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create and enforce mandatory training for all immigration officers on how to properly interact with enrolled members of Indian tribes and recognize tribal documents as proof of U.S. citizenship. This training must include specific regional information, scenario-based exercises, and annual refreshers, with officers prohibited from performing immigration enforcement duties until they have completed the curriculum. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security submit a report on the implementation of these training standards to various congressional committees within one year of enactment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates training to protect tribal members' rights and recognizes tribal documents as proof of citizenship, advancing immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2026

HR 8971: Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026

The Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026 establishes a program to allow noncitizen veterans who were previously removed from or barred from entering the United States to return and obtain permanent resident status. It requires government officials to reopen and terminate removal cases for eligible veterans, provided they were not deported due to violent crimes or serious offenses involving at least five years in prison. The bill also mandates that noncitizen service members and veterans cannot be removed unless convicted of a crime of violence, while granting them access to military benefits and a streamlined path to naturalization. Additionally, the law directs immigration authorities to identify at-risk veterans, seek supervisory approval before initiating removal proceedings against them, and annotate official records with specific details about their military service.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill supports criminal justice reform by offering a pathway to residency for noncitizen veterans, excluding those convicted of serious violent crimes, thereby balancing compassion with public safety.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill allows deported noncitizen veterans to return and obtain permanent resident status, directly protecting immigrant rights and facilitating reintegration.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allows noncitizen veterans to return and obtain permanent resident status, protecting their service and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House May 29, 2026

HR 9069: KIDS Act

The KIDS Act restricts U.S. immigration authorities from detaining children, individuals with cognitive disabilities, and their primary caregivers, with limited exceptions for criminal warrants. It also prohibits law enforcement from conducting immigration actions within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, places of worship, and disaster relief sites. If a violation occurs, the bill mandates the immediate release of wrongfully detained individuals and bars the use of information gathered during illegal enforcement actions in future court cases. Additionally, the law requires that any necessary detentions be reported to Congress within 24 hours and prioritizes placing children with parents or designated guardians.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts immigration detention of vulnerable groups and limits police actions near sensitive sites, enhancing civil rights and police accountability.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts immigration enforcement actions against vulnerable groups and limits cooperation with federal authorities, protecting immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 9134: Protecting Student Privacy Act

The Protecting Student Privacy Act prevents federal student aid data from being shared with immigration enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing immigration laws. This rule applies to information held by the Department of Education regarding students and their financial contributors, such as parents or spouses, and blocks its use for arrests, interviews, or surveillance by the Department of Homeland Security and other authorized entities. The law includes specific exceptions for court orders related to criminal offenses and for cases where a student or contributor voluntarily and without pressure consents to sharing their information. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Education to report any unauthorized disclosures to Congress and states that this new rule overrides any conflicting state or local laws.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student privacy and prevents federal aid data from being used for immigration enforcement, thereby safeguarding educational access and reducing barriers for students and families.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prevents sharing student aid data with immigration enforcement, limiting cooperation and protecting immigrant families from surveillance.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by preventing student aid data from being shared with immigration enforcement, protecting digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 8836: Know Your American Customer Act

This bill, known as the Know Your American Customer Act, requires banks and credit unions to verify that all new and existing individual account holders are legally present in the United States. To open an account, individuals must present specific documents proving citizenship or lawful status, such as a passport, driver's license, or permanent resident card, with stricter rules applying to those with temporary visas. The law mandates that institutions freeze or close accounts for individuals who lose their legal status, though it provides a temporary grace period to allow for incoming deposits before restricting withdrawals. Additionally, the bill introduces criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for individuals who illegally open or maintain accounts, while explicitly exempting those who have recently lost status or are seeking asylum.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates banks verify legal status and restricts access to financial services for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9070: OPEN Act

The OPEN Act establishes stricter rules for immigration enforcement by granting Members of Congress unrestricted access to detention facilities and requiring the Department of Homeland Security to publicly report incidents involving excessive force or misconduct. It mandates that detained individuals receive timely access to legal counsel, family members, and medical care, while also setting new standards for transporting detainees safely and ensuring they are informed of facility transfers. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of administrative warrants to enter private homes without consent and requires judicial warrants for arrests, while also imposing penalties on facilities that fail to meet safety standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances accountability and protects civil rights by mandating oversight, access to counsel, and reporting on misconduct within detention facilities.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill mandates that detained individuals receive timely access to medical care, which directly supports healthcare access for a vulnerable population.60% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill strengthens protections for detained immigrants by mandating access to legal counsel, medical care, and family, while requiring DHS to report misconduct.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 7958: Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026

The Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 expands immigration and citizenship laws to target individuals who support terrorism or join designated foreign terrorist organizations. It mandates that people convicted of terrorism-related crimes be held in mandatory detention and gives courts priority in processing their removal cases. The bill also creates new grounds for revoking U.S. citizenship and stripping nationality from those who provide material support to terrorist groups or serve in their ranks. Additionally, it shifts some deportation authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security and allows removal proceedings to begin alongside citizenship revocation cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by mandating detention, prioritizing removal, and expanding grounds for citizenship revocation for terrorism-related crimes.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by mandating detention, expediting removal, and revoking citizenship for those supporting terrorism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House May 26, 2026

HR 9030: No Immigration Without Assimilation Act of 2026

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to screen all immigration applicants to determine if they are likely to assimilate into American culture and hold views compatible with U.S. principles. Under the new rules, anyone deemed unlikely to assimilate or holding specific beliefs - such as the need for religious law to supersede American laws, the justification of violence, or the rejection of English language learning - would be denied entry or face deportation. The legislation defines "incompatible views" in detail, explicitly listing beliefs that challenge the U.S. Constitution, democracy, or cultural cohesion as grounds for inadmissibility. Consequently, the bill directly affects prospective immigrants and current residents by making their ability to remain in the country contingent upon passing these ideological and cultural assessments.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts educational access by mandating English language learning and rejecting religious law as a condition for entry, limiting access to education for those deemed incompatible.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by requiring cultural assimilation and denying entry or deporting those with specific beliefs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 9124: Know Your Rights Act

The Know Your Rights Act directs the Attorney General to create a new Office of Legal Access Programs within the immigration review system to educate detained noncitizens about their legal rights and immigration procedures. This office would develop orientation programs that provide information in English and the five most common languages spoken by detainees, aiming to help individuals make informed decisions while reducing costs and delays in immigration proceedings. The law requires these educational services to be offered within five days of a person entering custody and mandates that the government consider vulnerable groups, such as unaccompanied children and those with serious mental disabilities, for special attention. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that providing this information does not create any new legal rights or benefits that can be enforced in court.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates an office to educate detained noncitizens about their legal rights and procedures, directly protecting immigrant rights and providing services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Immigrant Services Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 8920: Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act

This bill, titled the Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act, aims to share taxpayer information with immigration authorities to help enforce U.S. immigration laws. It modifies the Internal Revenue Code to allow the Department of Homeland Security to request specific details from individuals who use Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). The information that can be shared includes the person's name, address, ITIN, filing status, and details about their dependents or spouse. The bill states that this data will only be used for immigration enforcement purposes and must be protected under the same rules as other taxpayer information.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates sharing taxpayer data with immigration authorities to enforce laws, restricting immigrant privacy and increasing federal enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement

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