Immigration

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 363: STOP MADNESS Act

The STOP MADNESS Act (S 363) proposes imposing U.S. economic sanctions on foreign governments and entities that resist repatriating migrants who entered the U.S. unlawfully or knowingly facilitate such immigration. It would block financial transactions with U.S. financial systems for targeted foreign governments and foreign persons meeting specific criteria, including those obstructing U.S. repatriation efforts or aiding illegal immigration. The bill requires the President to submit annual reports to Congress detailing sanctions actions and enforcement, with a 7-year reporting period. It defines key terms like "knowingly" and specifies exemptions for intelligence and law enforcement activities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationImposes sanctions on foreign entities resisting migrant repatriation, strengthening federal enforcement to restrict illegal immigration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1812: Ban Birth Tourism Act

This bill amends U.S. immigration law to make certain nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible if their primary purpose for entering the U.S. is to give birth and automatically grant citizenship to their child. It specifically targets individuals seeking temporary visas (like tourist visas) primarily to obtain U.S. citizenship for their child through birth in the U.S., barring their admission. The bill includes a key exception: it does not apply to those seeking legitimate medical treatment related to childbirth if citizenship for the child is not the main reason for entry. The policy change would directly affect noncitizens attempting to enter the U.S. on temporary visas for the sole purpose of birthright citizenship.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts visa access for birth tourism by making nonimmigrant applicants inadmissible if primary purpose is to give birth for citizenship, directly limiting immigration pathways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3310: Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2025

This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to verify personal and biometric information and conduct in-person vetting for individuals evacuated from Afghanistan between January 2021 and January 2022 (excluding U.S. citizens and military members). It mandates a database tracking each person's criminal history, benefit applications (like unemployment or means-tested public benefits), and vetting status, with quarterly reports to Congress until completion. Individuals who haven't provided required information or completed vetting are barred from receiving unemployment compensation or federal means-tested benefits. The law also requires a final certification to Congress and GAO audits to ensure compliance.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates enhanced vetting, biometric checks, and criminal history tracking for Afghan evacuees. Increases immigration enforcement rigor, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of stricter vetting procedures.92% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 1522: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act

This bill requires the District of Columbia government to stop policies that prevent sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refusing to comply with federal immigration detainer requests. It directly affects DC government entities, including police and local officials, by mandating cooperation with federal immigration enforcement under specific conditions. Key provisions prohibit DC from restricting the sharing of immigration status data or refusing to honor DHS detainer requests, except when an individual is a victim or witness to a crime. The exception ensures DC can maintain protections for crime victims without violating the bill's requirements.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates DC cooperation with federal detainers, overriding local policies that limit immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 23, 2025

HR 4080: GUARD Act

HR 4080, the GUARD Act, amends the Posse Comitatus Act to allow National Guard members to assist with immigration enforcement under specific conditions: when ordered by a state governor or when performing duties under federal law exclusively for enforcing immigration laws (including apprehension, detention, or removal of undocumented individuals) or border security operations. It also adds a new federal criminal provision (Section 119A) making it a crime to assault, resist, or interfere with U.S. immigration officers or state/local officers acting under federal authority in immigration enforcement, with penalties ranging from 5 years to life imprisonment depending on injury or death. The bill directly affects National Guard personnel conducting immigration-related duties and individuals who threaten or harm immigration enforcement personnel. These changes clarify legal authority for immigration enforcement operations and increase penalties for violence against such personnel.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAmends Posse Comitatus to permit National Guard assistance in immigration enforcement (apprehension/detention/removal), strengthening state-level enforcement capabilities per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6870: GRACE Act

HR 6870, the GRACE Act, sets a minimum annual refugee admission floor of 125,000 for the U.S., replacing prior flexible caps. It creates a new pathway allowing community groups or private sponsors to provide resettlement services (like housing and support) for refugees, reducing reliance on traditional resettlement agencies. The bill requires the President to submit quarterly public reports to Congress detailing actual admissions, progress toward annual goals, regional allocations, processing times, and security checks. This directly affects refugees seeking admission, resettlement agencies, and federal agencies managing refugee processing, with transparency mechanisms to track compliance.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationSets 125,000 annual refugee admission floor and creates private resettlement pathways, expanding access and services for refugees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Refugees & Asylum Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 2090: Identifying Potential Terrorist at the Border Act of 2025

HR 2090 requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to hold any individual encountered at the border in custody until they cross-reference that person's name against the federal terrorist screening database and receive a result. This directly affects all aliens (non-citizens) processed by CBP at U.S. borders. The key mechanism mandates this database check as a mandatory step before releasing an individual, replacing previous procedures. The bill defines the "terrorist screening database" as specified under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates mandatory border screening before release, increasing enforcement and detentions for non-citizens per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 756: 287(g) Program Protection Act

HR 756, the 287(g) Program Protection Act, makes it easier for state and local law enforcement agencies to partner with federal immigration authorities under the 287(g) program. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to enter written agreements with any state or local agency that requests participation within 90 days, prohibits arbitrary denials without 180 days' notice to Congress, and bans termination of existing agreements without compelling reasons and 180 days' notice. The bill also mandates uniform federal training standards for participating officers, requires annual reports on program performance (including apprehensions, removals, and compliance), and establishes dedicated funding for the program. This directly affects state and local police departments seeking to enforce federal immigration laws within their jurisdictions.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates DHS cooperation with state agencies under 287(g), facilitating increased state immigration enforcement partnerships, directly supporting federal enforcement collaboration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 57: Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025

HR 57, the "Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025," changes U.S. immigration enforcement for individuals apprehended at the border who request asylum. It prohibits immigration officers from releasing these individuals into the United States while their asylum claims are processed, requiring instead either detention for immigration court proceedings or immediate return to the border territory (like Mexico) for asylum consideration. The bill mandates that if an individual cannot be removed within 72 hours, they must remain detained until removal occurs, with no exception for parole. This directly affects asylum seekers arriving by land from contiguous foreign territories who are processed under Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits releasing asylum seekers at border, mandates detention or return, restricting immigrant protections and access to asylum process.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2026

HR 7392: To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

This bill imposes a hiring freeze on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prohibiting the use of federal funds to hire new employees or transfer existing federal workers to ICE. The freeze begins upon the bill's enactment and automatically ends when Congress passes a specific law overriding it. It directly affects ICE's staffing capabilities by halting new appointments and transfers using federal funding. The measure is procedural, focusing solely on restricting hiring authority without altering immigration enforcement policies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFreezes ICE hiring, restricting enforcement capacity. Directly limits staffing via defunding, aligning with 'defund' indicator for immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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