Immigration (Citizenship & Naturalization)

in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3368: Born in the USA Act of 2025

HR 3368, the "Born in the USA Act of 2025," prohibits federal funding for Executive Order 14160 (which aimed to restrict birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S.). The bill directly affects federal agencies that might implement the executive order by blocking their use of funds for that purpose. Its key provision is a funding ban targeting the executive order and any similar future policies, without changing citizenship law. The bill does not alter birthright citizenship rights but prevents federal resources from being used to enforce the controversial executive order. It is a procedural measure focused on funding, not a substantive policy change to citizenship rules.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBlocks federal funding for Executive Order restricting birthright citizenship, protecting a core immigrant right without altering citizenship law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 7167: Make It Count Act

HR 7167 (Make It Count Act) requires the 2030 decennial census to include a citizenship status checkbox (citizen, U.S. national, lawful resident, or undocumented) and mandates that noncitizens be excluded from population counts used to apportion congressional seats and allocate electoral votes. Starting with the 2030 census, states would use adjusted population figures (excluding noncitizens) for redistricting congressional districts. The bill also restricts states from redrawing congressional districts more than once between censuses unless required by court orders under voting rights laws. These changes apply to the 2030 census and subsequent redistricting cycles.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExcludes noncitizens from apportionment and redistricting, reducing political representation for immigrant communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1053: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025

HR 1053, the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025, exempts certain family members of eligible Filipino veterans from annual U.S. immigrant visa limits. It directly affects adult children and spouses of Filipino veterans who served in U.S. military during WWII and were naturalized under two specific historical programs: the 1940 naturalization law for WWII veterans or the 1990 Immigration Act provision. The bill adds a new exemption to the Immigration and Nationality Act, allowing these family members to qualify for visas under existing categories (like family-based preference categories) without competing for limited annual visa numbers. This change aims to streamline family reunification for descendants of veterans who met the historical naturalization criteria.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExempts family members of WWII Filipino veterans from visa limits, facilitating family reunification and advancing immigrant access under specific historical naturalization programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts family members of WWII Filipino veterans from visa limits, directly expanding benefits for veterans' families under historical service recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 29, 2025

S 2205: Equal Representation Act

This bill requires adding a citizenship checkbox to the 2030 and future decennial censuses, asking respondents about their U.S. citizenship status for themselves and all household members. It mandates that the Census Bureau publicly release each state's total citizen and noncitizen population counts within 120 days after each census. The bill then changes how congressional representation is calculated by excluding noncitizens from the population numbers used to apportion House seats and electoral votes starting with the 2030 census. This directly affects how states' representation in Congress and the Electoral College is determined based on citizen population counts rather than total population.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExcludes noncitizens from apportionment counts, reducing political representation of immigrant communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 5688: Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act

HR 5688, the Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act, changes rules for issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to people who don't live in the state where the license is issued. It allows states to issue CDLs to foreign nationals with lawful U.S. immigration status and work-related visas (valid for up to one year or until their stay ends), requiring states to verify status before issuing and keep records for two years. For residents of U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, it requires proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency before issuing CDLs, with similar verification and record-keeping rules. The bill directly affects commercial drivers from foreign countries and U.S. territories seeking CDLs in states where they are not residents.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows CDL access for legally present immigrants with work visas, enabling employment services and supporting integration through state-verified licensing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6071: Safer Truckers Act of 2025

HR 6071, the Safer Truckers Act of 2025, requires commercial driver's license (CDL) applicants to be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the U.S. driving commercial vehicles. This directly affects individuals seeking to operate trucks or other commercial motor vehicles. The bill adds this residency and work authorization requirement to existing CDL eligibility rules and mandates that states submit annual reports to the federal government detailing how they enforce English-language proficiency for commercial drivers. These reports must be submitted within 180 days of the bill's enactment and by December 31 each year thereafter. The law aims to establish clearer eligibility standards and oversight for commercial truck drivers.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts CDL access to authorized workers only, excluding undocumented immigrants, directly limiting immigrant employment opportunities in commercial driving.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6225: PAUSE Act of 2025

This bill would pause most visa issuances and immigration status approvals until specific conditions are met under immigration law. It prohibits access to public schools for unauthorized immigrants, restricts citizenship eligibility to children born in the U.S. with at least one U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent, and bars certain benefits like Medicare, food assistance, and student loans for most non-citizens. The bill also imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B work visa applications starting in 2026, terminates the Optional Practical Training program for international students, and repeals the Diversity Visa lottery program. These provisions directly affect immigrants seeking visas, students, and applicants for specific immigration pathways.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits unauthorized immigrants from public schools and bars student loans for non-citizens, restricting educational access and financial aid.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBars Medicare access for non-citizens, restricting healthcare coverage and benefits as explicitly stated in the bill summary.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts public school access, citizenship eligibility, benefits, and imposes high H-1B fees, clearly limiting immigrant rights and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6355: Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act of 2025

This bill grants posthumous U.S. citizenship to noncitizens who served honorably in the U.S. military during World War II while enlisted in the Philippines and died between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1946. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include these veterans under specific eligibility criteria: they must have died from service-related injuries or diseases, and met enlistment requirements during that historical period. The bill removes barriers by clarifying that the standard naturalization requirements (section 319(d)) and related provisions (section 1703 of the 2004 Defense Act) do not apply to this group. This allows descendants to petition for citizenship on behalf of qualifying deceased service members through a certification from the relevant military department.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationGrants posthumous citizenship to WWII Filipino veterans under INA, removing barriers to immigration status and advancing immigrant rights through citizenship eligibility.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransGrants posthumous citizenship to WWII veterans for service recognition, directly honoring their sacrifice per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5979: Immigration Document Delivery Accountability Act of 2025

HR 5979, the Immigration Document Delivery Accountability Act of 2025, requires U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to implement a tracking system for immigration documents mailed by the U.S. Postal Service. Within 180 days of the law’s passage, USCIS must mandate either a USPS barcode for document tracking or a recipient signature requirement for all mailed immigration documents - excluding in-person deliveries. This applies directly to USCIS and the U.S. Postal Service when delivering documents related to an individual’s immigration status. The law aims to create a verifiable record of document delivery to improve accountability.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires USCIS to implement document tracking system, improving service reliability and reducing lost mail for immigrants, aligning with 'enhancing immigrant services' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Jul 29, 2025

HR 4798: Making American Elections Great Again Act

This bill modifies the U.S. census process to count only U.S. citizens for apportioning House seats and electoral votes, requiring census forms to include a citizenship checkbox. It mandates that voters present both government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship (like a birth certificate or passport) to vote in person or by mail for federal offices, starting with the 2026 elections. State election officials must verify citizenship for provisional ballots to count them. The law affects all voters in federal elections and state election administrators, replacing current voter ID requirements with these new citizenship and photo ID standards.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates citizenship proof for voting, restricting non-citizens' access to federal elections and aligning with 'restricts immigrant access' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Tags Elections

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