Immigration (Detention)

in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3827: Recouping Funds from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

This bill requires cities and counties with "sanctuary" policies to return unobligated federal funds received during periods they maintained such policies. It directly affects local jurisdictions that have laws or practices blocking sharing of immigration status information or refusing to comply with federal detainer requests under immigration law. Key provisions mandate fund repayment for fiscal years starting five years before the bill's effective date (excluding certain crime control funds), with a 15-day grace period for jurisdictions to correct their policies. The law targets specific funding streams, not all federal aid, and focuses on unspent funds rather than future allocations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill penalizes sanctuary cities by requiring repayment of federal funds for non-cooperation with immigration enforcement, directly opposing policies that limit federal immigration cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 4711: REMOVE Act

HR 4711, the REMOVE Act, requires the U.S. government to expedite the removal of immigrants convicted of crimes that make them deportable. It mandates that immigration court proceedings for these individuals must be completed within 15 days of starting, replacing longer standard timelines. The bill directly affects non-citizens convicted of offenses listed under deportation laws, requiring faster processing by the Attorney General. Key provisions include immediate initiation of removal proceedings after a Notice to Appear is filed and strict 15-day deadlines for court resolutions. This changes current procedures by prioritizing speed for this specific group in immigration court.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates expedited removal of convicted immigrants, increasing enforcement speed and limiting protections for deportable individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4483: State Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act of 2025

This bill requires states and local governments to reimburse the federal government for costs when they obstruct lawful federal immigration enforcement, leading to military deployments. Specifically, if a state fails to cooperate with immigration operations (like refusing detainer requests), the Secretary of Defense must send the state a bill for expenses like military personnel travel, lodging, and equipment transport. States have 180 days to pay the invoice, or the President may withhold federal grants to offset the unpaid amount. The bill targets reimbursement for deployments triggered by state noncooperation, not for routine enforcement. It does not change immigration law but shifts costs to jurisdictions that impede federal operations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement via financial penalties for non-compliance, directly opposing state-level restrictions on federal enforcement operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2025

HR 1821: HELD Act

The HELD Act would deny federal funding to states and local governments that fail to comply with federal immigration detainers. It specifically targets jurisdictions with policies preventing law enforcement from (1) promptly sharing an immigrant's release date with the Department of Homeland Security or (2) holding an immigrant for up to 48 hours to facilitate transfer to federal custody. Federal funds for any project or activity in such jurisdictions would be withheld starting in the fiscal year after the bill's enactment. This policy directly affects state and local governments that restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement requests.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly withholds federal funds from non-compliant jurisdictions, defunding state/local projects as a policy enforcement mechanism.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state compliance with federal detainers by withholding funds from non-compliant jurisdictions, directly opposing sanctuary policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Aug 19, 2025

HR 5005: Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal database identifying state or local governments that conflict with immigration enforcement laws. It prohibits federal funding for any jurisdiction listed in this database, which includes entities that block cooperation with immigration detainers, restrict arrests of certain immigrants, or prevent officials from interviewing incarcerated individuals about immigration status. The database must be updated quarterly and made public within 90 days of the bill's enactment. This directly affects local governments that have policies limiting collaboration with federal immigration authorities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by withholding funds from jurisdictions blocking detainers or restricting immigrant arrests.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 64: Grant’s Law

Grant's Law This bill requires the Department of Justice to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) found to be unlawfully present in the United States and arrested for various crimes that would render the individual deportable or inadmissible. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may release the individual to an appropriate authority for proceedings related to the arrest, but DHS must resume custody for any period that the individual is not in such authority's custody. If the individual is not convicted of crimes for which the individual was arrested, DHS must continue to detain the individual until removal proceedings are completed. DHS must complete such removal proceedings within 90 days.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for deportable crimes, increasing immigration enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 6987: Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026

This bill clarifies and expands the definition of "public charge" for immigration purposes, affecting non-citizens applying for visas, admission, or adjustment of status. It defines a public charge as someone receiving certain government benefits (including SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance, and income support programs) for more than 12 months within any 36-month period. The determination considers factors like age, health, assets, education, and family status in a holistic assessment, while exempting refugees, asylees, and military dependents. The bill requires the government to publish a comprehensive list of covered benefits within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill includes housing assistance in public charge definition, discouraging non-citizens from accessing housing programs and restricting use of housing aid.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands public charge rule, restricting access to SNAP/Medicaid for immigrants applying for visas/status, directly limiting immigrant services per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 134: Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act

This bill amends U.S. immigration law to strengthen detention, inadmissibility, and deportability rules for non-citizens convicted of or admitting to sexual assault offenses. It directly affects non-citizens who have been convicted of, arrested for, or admitted to committing acts constituting sexual assault as defined in current law. Key provisions require automatic detention for such individuals, make them automatically inadmissible to the U.S., and mandate deportation if already present. These changes apply to all non-citizens meeting the specified criteria under existing immigration statutes.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates automatic detention, inadmissibility, and deportation for non-citizens convicted of sexual assault, strengthening enforcement and restricting immigrant protections per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1714: Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report within 60 days of enactment detailing crimes committed by individuals in the U.S. under specific parole programs (Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan parole). The report must include the nationalities of these individuals and any ties to terrorists or transnational criminal groups. It directly affects individuals granted parole under these programs, not all immigrants. The bill creates a reporting mechanism but does not change immigration law or policy.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires report on crimes by parolees under specific programs, focusing on nationalities and terrorism ties, aiming to monitor and potentially restrict these parole programs.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HRES 767: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that violent attacks against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities and officers are unacceptable, must be fully condemned, and that Congress stands in support of ICE's mission to protect national security, public safety, and the enforcement of immigration laws.

HRES 767 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel and facilities. It condemns recent violent attacks on ICE locations and officers - including incidents like the September 2025 Dallas shooting and Illinois riot - as unacceptable, while reaffirming Congress’s backing of ICE’s mission to enforce immigration laws and protect public safety. The resolution calls for improved security coordination, better training for ICE staff, and an end to rhetoric that incites hostility toward immigration enforcement. It urges all public officials and media to avoid language that undermines ICE’s work, though it does not create new laws or policies.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExplicitly supports ICE enforcement mission, condemns attacks on officers, aligns with pro-enforcement stance that restricts immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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