Immigration (DACA & Dreamers)

in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9456: SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026

The SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026 would restrict access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for certain non-citizens. Under this proposal, individuals who are not lawful permanent residents would be ineligible for benefits, even if they live in a household that otherwise qualifies. Additionally, lawful permanent residents must have lived in the United States for at least 10 years after being admitted to receive assistance. This change directly impacts the eligibility criteria for immigrants currently participating in or seeking food assistance programs.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access to SNAP benefits based on citizenship and residency duration, limiting services for non-citizens and long-term residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 8920: Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act

This bill, titled the Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act, aims to share taxpayer information with immigration authorities to help enforce U.S. immigration laws. It modifies the Internal Revenue Code to allow the Department of Homeland Security to request specific details from individuals who use Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). The information that can be shared includes the person's name, address, ITIN, filing status, and details about their dependents or spouse. The bill states that this data will only be used for immigration enforcement purposes and must be protected under the same rules as other taxpayer information.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates sharing taxpayer data with immigration authorities to enforce laws, restricting immigrant privacy and increasing federal enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement

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passed · United States · House Jun 9, 2025

HR 2966: American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025

HR 2966, the American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025, modifies requirements for certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loans by requiring applicants to provide proof of citizenship, national status, or lawful permanent residency for themselves and all business owners. It directly affects small business applicants and their owners who are non-citizens, including refugees, nonimmigrant visa holders, DACA recipients, or undocumented individuals. The bill mandates new documentation, such as alien registration numbers for lawful permanent residents, and prohibits loans if applicants fail to provide this information or if ineligible owners are involved. These changes apply to SBA 7(a) loans and Title V investment programs, altering eligibility criteria for specific loan programs.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires citizenship/legal status proof for SBA loans, restricting non-citizens (including DACA recipients and undocumented individuals) from accessing business loans, directly limiting immigrant access to services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3913: Putting American Students First Act

HR 3913, the "Putting American Students First Act," amends the Higher Education Act to establish specific eligibility requirements for Federal TRIO programs. It requires participants to be U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, certain aliens with intent to become permanent residents, citizens of Freely Associated States, CNMI residents under specific compacts, or lawful residents of Freely Associated States. The bill explicitly prohibits waiving these requirements under any current or future appropriations laws or performance partnership pilot authorities. This change directly affects students seeking TRIO program support, which assists low-income, first-generation, and disabled college students. The policy alters who qualifies for these federally funded educational support programs.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts TRIO program eligibility to specific groups, limiting access for non-eligible students under higher education programs.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts TRIO program eligibility to specific immigrant categories, excluding undocumented and non-eligible immigrants, thereby limiting immigrant access to federal education services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education DACA & Dreamers

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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 · Senate Jan 30, 2025

SJRES 8: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".

This bill (SJRES 8) is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule. The rule, published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2024, would have increased the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants. If approved, the resolution would prevent this DHS rule from taking effect, directly affecting non-citizens in the U.S. whose work permits are pending renewal. The resolution uses a statutory process (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code) to disapprove the rule, not to create new policy.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks DHS rule extending EAD renewal periods, restricting work authorization for immigrant applicants awaiting renewal.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill blocks DHS rule that would extend work authorization for non-citizens pending EAD renewal, directly restricting their employment rights and work authorization continuity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 2490: No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act

HR 2490, the "No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act," would require states to charge non-citizens not lawfully present in the U.S. the same out-of-state tuition rate at public colleges as other non-residents, or risk losing federal education funding. Specifically, states that offer in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants would become ineligible for Title IV federal student aid funds under the Higher Education Act starting the year after the violation is identified. This provision directly affects public universities in states that currently provide in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, as they would lose access to federal financial aid programs. The bill does not change state tuition laws directly but ties federal funding eligibility to compliance with the new requirement.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts educational access for undocumented immigrants by mandating out-of-state tuition rates and threatens defunding states offering in-state tuition, directly opposing expanded access and funding.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts undocumented immigrants' access to in-state tuition (a state service) by mandating higher out-of-state rates or loss of federal education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2367: College Employment Accountability Act

HR 2367, the College Employment Accountability Act, requires colleges and universities receiving federal student aid or institutional funds to comply with immigration laws or risk losing that funding. Specifically, it prohibits institutions from receiving federal aid if they hire individuals without legal work authorization (violating Section 274A of immigration law) and mandates participation in the E-Verify employment verification program. The Department of Homeland Security must monitor compliance every six months and notify the Education Secretary within 10 days if an institution violates immigration rules or fails to use E-Verify. This directly affects all higher education institutions seeking federal financial assistance under the Higher Education Act.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates E-Verify and prohibits hiring undocumented workers, enforcing immigration compliance for colleges receiving federal aid, restricting immigrant employment access.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts hiring practices by mandating E-Verify and enforcing immigration compliance, limiting access to employment for unauthorized workers and reducing labor market flexibility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2036: Putting American Students First Act

S 2036 ("Putting American Students First Act") amends the Higher Education Act to establish new citizenship and residency requirements for participation in Federal TRIO programs. It explicitly defines eligible individuals as U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, certain aliens with intent to become permanent residents, citizens of Freely Associated States, CNMI residents, or lawful residents of Freely Associated States. The bill prohibits waivers of these requirements under specific appropriations laws and performance partnership authorities. This change directly affects individuals seeking TRIO program benefits, including college access and support services.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts TRIO program eligibility, limiting federal higher education support access for non-citizens and non-permanent residents per bill's citizenship requirements.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts TRIO program access to specific immigration statuses (excludes undocumented individuals), limiting immigrant eligibility for federal education services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers

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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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