Immigration (Work Authorization)

in committee · United States · Senate Sep 3, 2025

S 2690: Safer Truckers Act of 2025

The Safer Truckers Act of 2025 amends federal law to require commercial motor vehicle drivers to be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the U.S. (specifically for driving commercial vehicles) in order to obtain or renew a commercial driver's license (CDL). This directly affects individuals seeking CDLs by adding a new residency and work authorization requirement under Section 31308 of Title 49, U.S. Code. States must verify this eligibility before issuing CDLs and submit annual reports to the Secretary of Transportation detailing their enforcement of English proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, as specified in Section 31311. The bill focuses on verifying driver eligibility and improving safety through standardized documentation and reporting.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires CDL holders to be citizens or authorized workers, restricting non-authorized immigrants from commercial driving jobs.90% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4316: Fight for the American Dream Act

HR 4316, the "Fight for the American Dream Act," allows individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to enlist in the U.S. military by amending Title 10 of the U.S. Code to recognize DACA employment authorization as valid documentation for enlistment. It directly affects young immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children and hold DACA, enabling them to serve in the armed forces. Key provisions include updating military eligibility rules to include DACA recipients and revising naturalization processes for military members to clarify terms like "active duty." The bill makes procedural changes to existing military and immigration laws without altering citizenship requirements for service members.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill directly enables DACA recipients to enlist in military by recognizing DACA authorization, protecting their rights and integration opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2445: Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act of 2025

The Ensuring Medicaid Eligibility Act of 2025 prohibits the implementation of a 2024 rule that would have streamlined Medicaid application and enrollment processes. It requires states to verify U.S. citizenship or immigration status before enrolling individuals in Medicaid and mandates quarterly verification of income-based eligibility for those relying on income calculations. The bill also blocks federal funding for Medicaid coverage for certain non-citizens, including parolees, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, asylum seekers, and individuals granted withholding of removal. These provisions directly affect non-citizen Medicaid applicants and require states to adjust enrollment and verification procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid access via citizenship verification, quarterly income checks, and blocks federal funding for non-citizens like parolees.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires citizenship verification for Medicaid, blocks federal funding for non-citizens (e.g., parolees, TPS), restricting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 268: Saving American Workers’ Benefits Act of 2025

The Saving American Workers’ Benefits Act of 2025 requires taxpayers claiming the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit to provide Social Security Numbers (SSNs) that confirm the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Specifically, the SSN must be issued to a U.S. citizen or under specific Social Security Act provisions indicating work eligibility, and must be issued before the tax return deadline. The bill updates tax code references to replace "TIN" (Taxpayer Identification Number) with "SSN" in certain procedures and removes an exception for SSNs that do not indicate work authorization. These changes apply to tax returns for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, directly affecting individuals seeking these federal tax credits.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires work-authorized SSN for tax credits, restricting access for non-authorized immigrants. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator: restricts immigrant access to services.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRestricts access to EIC and Child Tax Credit by requiring work-authorized SSNs, limiting benefits for non-citizens and undocumented workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HRES 994: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

HRES 994 is a resolution urging the Secretary of Defense to review section 504 of title 10, U.S. Code, which governs military enlistment of aliens. It specifically requests an assessment of whether current policy permits enlisting immigrants holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) employment authorization - a status created by a 2012 DHS memo. This resolution does not change military eligibility rules but asks for a formal review to determine if DACA holders could be recruited. It directly affects the Department of Defense’s enlistment procedures and potential recruitment of immigrants with DACA status.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequests review to permit DACA recipients' military enlistment, advancing their immigration status protections under current policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 174: Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

HR 174 adds new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability related to specific fraud offenses. It targets non-citizens convicted of, or admitting to, Social Security fraud (using false account numbers/cards), identification document fraud, or fraud involving pandemic-era loans or grants (like those under the Small Business Act or American Rescue Plan). The bill amends immigration law to make such individuals ineligible for entry into the U.S. or subject to removal. It directly affects non-citizens who commit these defined offenses, not general fraud cases. The policy change is limited to these specific fraud categories tied to federal pandemic programs and Social Security/ID documents.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill adds deportation grounds for non-citizens committing Social Security fraud, directly restricting immigrant access and increasing enforcement against fraud offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 3715: New IDEA Act

This bill prohibits businesses from deducting wages paid to undocumented workers when calculating taxable income. It creates a safe harbor for employers using the E-Verify program: if they confirm employment eligibility through E-Verify, they may still deduct those wages. The law directly affects employers who hire undocumented workers, removing a tax benefit for such payments. It also establishes new data-sharing between the IRS, DHS, and Social Security to enforce compliance, with a 6-year audit window for improper deductions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loophole by prohibiting wage deductions for undocumented workers, increasing tax compliance and revenue.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill penalizes employers hiring undocumented workers via tax deductions, mandates E-Verify use, and enables DHS data-sharing for enforcement, directly restricting undocumented employment access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2025

S 2359: SAFE HIRE Act

This bill requires publicly traded companies (those filing SEC reports) to annually certify their compliance with federal employment eligibility verification laws, including I-9 and E-Verify. The principal executive and HR officers must certify that internal controls prevent hiring unauthorized workers, disclose any violations or deficiencies, and confirm they've evaluated these controls. Companies must submit this certification with their annual SEC reports, with false certifications carrying criminal penalties of up to $5 million and 20 years in prison for serious violations. The law directly affects large employers subject to SEC reporting, adding new transparency requirements for immigration compliance.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates company certification for federal employment verification (I-9/E-Verify) to prevent unauthorized hiring, restricting immigrant access to employment services via enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7213: Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026

HR 7213, the *Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026*, requires U.S. citizenship or nationality for eligibility for most federal assistance programs (like SNAP, housing aid, or Medicaid). It mandates applicants to submit a written declaration under penalty of perjury and provide documentary proof (e.g., birth certificate, SSN) verified through Social Security Administration and DHS databases. The bill affects individuals applying for or receiving federal benefits, with exceptions for children in households where at least one member meets the requirement (e.g., children in SNAP or elderly housing programs). It takes effect 1 year after enactment, requiring all current recipients to meet the new rules within 2 years.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicaid eligibility to U.S. citizens/nationals, limiting healthcare access for non-citizens by requiring citizenship proof for federal health benefits.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts housing aid eligibility to U.S. citizens/nationals, cutting access to federal housing assistance programs like Section 8, directly opposing affordable housing support.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires U.S. citizenship/nationality for federal benefits (SNAP, Medicaid), restricting non-citizens' access to services per bill's eligibility mandate.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 3215: Putting American Workers First Act

S 3215, the "Putting American Workers First Act," amends the National Labor Relations Act to prohibit employers from hiring unauthorized workers (individuals without legal work status) and labor organizations from representing them in collective bargaining. It makes these actions unfair labor practices, unless the employer or labor organization used a good-faith verification system like E-Verify to confirm the individual’s legal status. The bill directly affects employers and labor unions by requiring proof of work authorization before hiring or representing workers. Key provisions clarify that using the existing immigration verification system (Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act) satisfies the good-faith requirement for avoiding penalties. The bill does not ban hiring unauthorized workers outright but mandates verification to avoid unfair labor practice claims.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits hiring unauthorized workers and restricts union representation for them, directly limiting immigrant employment access under labor law enforcement95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts labor organizations from representing unauthorized workers in collective bargaining without verification, directly limiting collective bargaining rights for a segment of workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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