Immigration (Enforcement)

in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 8941: No Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act

This bill, titled the No Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act, restricts federal housing assistance for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It requires that all family members applying for assistance must be verified as eligible before any funds are released, preventing partial payments while checks are pending. Additionally, the legislation prohibits grants to states or local governments that provide housing help to undocumented immigrants or refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement requests. These measures aim to limit access to specific federal housing programs for non-citizens and condition funding on compliance with immigration detention protocols.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts federal housing assistance and prohibits grants for housing help to undocumented immigrants, effectively limiting access to housing resources.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal housing assistance for undocumented immigrants and prohibits grants to states providing such help, limiting immigrant access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

S 4590: KIDS Act

The KIDS Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from detaining children, individuals with cognitive disabilities, or their primary caregivers, with limited exceptions for criminal warrants. It also bans immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, places of worship, and polling places, including during travel to or from these sites. If the Department violates these rules, any evidence gathered from the illegal action cannot be used in court, and the affected individuals must be released immediately. The bill requires that any necessary detentions be reported to Congress within 24 hours and prioritizes releasing children to their parents or designated caregivers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts immigration enforcement near sensitive locations and protects vulnerable groups, enhancing civil rights and limiting excessive law enforcement actions.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a safe zone around schools, protecting students and educators from immigration enforcement, thereby supporting educational access and safety.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts federal immigration enforcement actions, protecting vulnerable populations and limiting detention near sensitive locations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House May 15, 2026

HR 8847: Deporting Illegal Poachers Act

This bill, titled the Deporting Illegal Poachers Act, would make non-citizens who break hunting or fishing laws subject to deportation. It directly affects foreign nationals who have been convicted of, admitted to, or whose actions constitute violations of state or federal rules regarding licenses, seasons, bag limits, or protected species. Under the new provisions, these individuals would be considered inadmissible to the United States and deportable if found guilty of such offenses, regardless of whether the crime is classified as a misdemeanor or felony. The law applies to violations occurring in any jurisdiction, including Tribal and local areas, without requiring the offense to be labeled as a serious crime under federal standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by imposing deportation penalties for poaching violations, thereby enhancing enforcement and deterrence.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens conservation by enforcing hunting/fishing laws and deporting violators, protecting natural resources and species.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates deportation for non-citizens violating hunting/fishing laws, increasing immigration enforcement and restricting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4316: Sanctuary City Elimination Act

The Sanctuary City Elimination Act defines "sanctuary jurisdictions" as states or local areas that restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities, such as refusing to share immigration data or honor detention requests. If a jurisdiction is classified as a sanctuary, the bill prohibits it from receiving various federal grants, including funding for education, environmental protection, economic development, and community housing projects. The legislation also provides a legal mechanism allowing state attorneys general to sue in federal court to recover these funds if a sanctuary jurisdiction releases an immigrant who subsequently commits a crime in another state. Additionally, the bill grants local law enforcement the authority to act as federal agents when complying with immigration detainers and offers them immunity from liability in lawsuits related to those actions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts funding for local jurisdictions, limiting resources available for law enforcement and community safety initiatives.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill cuts federal grants for environmental protection in sanctuary jurisdictions, effectively restricting funding for environmental initiatives.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill cuts federal funding for community housing projects in sanctuary jurisdictions, restricting housing development and assistance.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts access to federal grants for jurisdictions that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement, thereby weakening protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Property Development Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4333: VOICE Act

The VOICE Act creates a new civil remedy allowing individuals to sue the United States government if a federal law enforcement officer or someone acting under their direction violates their constitutional rights during immigration-related enforcement actions. This law specifically applies to people within U.S. jurisdiction who claim their rights were deprived while being acted upon by federal officers, regardless of whether the officer was following official policy. If the government is found liable, the specific federal agency that employed the officer must pay monetary damages, and the claimant is guaranteed at least $2 million in punitive damages. Additionally, the bill ensures that these lawsuits cannot be dismissed based on the government's sovereign immunity, while still allowing victims to pursue other legal remedies against individual officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill enhances police accountability by creating a civil remedy for constitutional rights violations by federal officers, directly aligning with the support indicator for protecting civil rights and strengthening oversight.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates a civil remedy to protect constitutional rights of individuals during immigration enforcement, directly supporting immigrant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · United States · House May 11, 2026

HR 8727: No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026

The No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026 prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from issuing or enforcing immigration detainers, which are requests for local law enforcement to hold individuals beyond their scheduled release. This change directly affects federal immigration authorities and local police departments by removing the legal basis for holding people based solely on immigration status. The bill achieves this by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act to strike specific detention provisions and adding a general ban on detainers, including those used through agreements with other government agencies. Consequently, local law enforcement agencies would no longer be legally required to detain individuals after their criminal sentences are completed if the federal government requests it.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits immigration detainers, limiting local law enforcement's ability to hold individuals based on immigration status, which restricts traditional law enforcement cooperation.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits DHS immigration detainers, limiting federal enforcement power over local police and protecting immigrants from detention based solely on status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8628: End U Visa Abuse Act

The End U Visa Abuse Act proposes to completely eliminate the U visa program, which currently provides immigration benefits and work authorization to alleged crime victims and their family members. The bill is based on findings that the program has been exploited through fraud, including staged crimes and forged law enforcement certifications, leading to a massive backlog of over 400,000 pending applications. By repealing the specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act that create the U visa category, the legislation would remove the legal pathway for these individuals to obtain lawful status through this specific mechanism. The text argues that existing alternatives, such as S visas for witnesses or humanitarian parole, are sufficient to assist genuine victims without the risks of abuse associated with the current system.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEliminating the U visa program weakens victim protection and law enforcement tools, restricting criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill eliminates the U visa program, restricting immigration benefits and protections for crime victims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Probation & Parole Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2026

HR 8805: ICE FROST Act

The ICE FROST Act provides financial incentives to immigration enforcement officers by offering a 25% supplemental payment to all covered employees and an additional 15% for those working in designated hazardous duty areas. These high-risk zones include major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, with the authority to add or remove locations based on factors like violent crime levels and threats from criminal organizations. The bill also imposes a surcharge on remittance transfers sent to specific foreign countries or nations with high visa overstay rates, aiming to increase the cost of sending money to designated recipients.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill provides financial incentives to immigration enforcement officers and designates high-risk zones, directly increasing state-level immigration enforcement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8640: Non-Domiciled CDL Reporting Act

This bill requires state driver license agencies to report expiration dates and copies of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The administration will then use a federal verification system to check if these drivers have unlawful presence in the United States and share that information with immigration officials if necessary. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports to Congress detailing how many such licenses were flagged and where they were issued. States that fail to comply with these reporting requirements may face financial penalties under existing federal laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state agencies share data with federal immigration officials and restricts access to commercial driving privileges for those with unlawful presence.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4389: HELP Separated Children Act

The HELP Separated Children Act directs the Department of Homeland Security to identify parents of U.S. children during immigration enforcement actions and ensures they can make phone calls to arrange care for their children. It requires officials to notify child welfare agencies only when a parent cannot arrange care for their child or when there is an imminent risk of harm to the child. The bill also mandates that detained parents be allowed regular contact with their children, participate in family court proceedings, and be considered for release if it serves the child's best interests. Additionally, the legislation requires federal employees involved in these actions to receive training on minimizing trauma to children and establishes a system for collecting data on how the law is implemented.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects separated immigrant children and mandates humane treatment of detained parents, advancing immigrant welfare.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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