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Immigration across the country

Every immigration bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
89
last 12 weeks
Active states
5
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
79 bills
Stance split
40 for 49 against
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Showing 51–60 of 89 bills

All immigration bills

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9919: Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026, aims to prevent non-immigrants from entering the United States specifically to give birth and secure citizenship for their children. It directly affects foreign nationals who plan to visit the U.S. with the primary goal of having a child there to obtain a U.S. passport. Under the new rules, immigration officials can deny entry to anyone suspected of engaging in birth tourism or deport those who have already entered for that purpose. The law defines birth tourism as entering the country with the main intent of obtaining citizenship for a child or being likely to give birth within 10 months of arrival to achieve that status. Decisions on whether someone is engaging in birth tourism will be based on the reasonable judgment of government officials such as those at the Department of Homeland Security.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by denying entry to non-immigrants seeking birth tourism, limiting their ability to secure citizenship for children.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization
Richard McCormick (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4985: Language Access for All Act of 2026

The Language Access for All Act of 2026 requires all federal agencies to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency can meaningfully access government programs and services. To achieve this, agencies must translate vital documents into frequently encountered languages, add multilingual features to digital systems, and provide oral interpretation services, while also establishing a dedicated Language Access Coordinator in each agency. The bill mandates the creation of detailed language access plans and technical standards that cover both traditional communication methods and artificial intelligence tools, ensuring that AI is used only to assist rather than replace human interpreters. A new public complaint system will be established to track barriers to access, and agencies will be required to submit their plans and annual compliance reports to the Attorney General and Congress. Noncompliance with these requirements will be treated as discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, allowing the Department of Justice to investigate and enforce the law.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates language access services for limited English proficiency individuals, directly supporting immigrant integration and access to government programs.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates multilingual features in digital systems and interprets this as enhancing digital equity and accessibility for non-English speakers.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence
Andy Kim (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HJRES 206: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that any Representative or Senator be a natural born citizen.

This bill proposes adding a new requirement to the U.S. Constitution that only natural-born citizens can serve as members of the House of Representatives or the Senate. It would change the current rules by explicitly stating that anyone who is not a natural-born citizen is ineligible for these offices, though it allows current officeholders to finish their existing terms before the ban takes effect. If passed and ratified, this change would prevent naturalized citizens from ever holding a seat in Congress, regardless of how long they have lived in the country.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts naturalized citizens from holding federal office, limiting their political participation and influence on immigration policy.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization
Scott Perry (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026

The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive standards for the treatment, care, and placement of noncitizen children in immigration custody, primarily affecting the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. Key provisions include a prohibition on separating children from their parents or guardians unless there is clear and convincing evidence of an imminent threat, alongside requirements for rapid family reunification and the elimination of family detention facilities. The bill mandates that children be housed in state-licensed facilities that provide trauma-informed care, adequate medical and educational services, and access to legal representation, while also phasing out large congregate care settings in favor of family-based placements. Furthermore, it creates an independent Office of the Ombudsperson to monitor compliance, investigates age assessments that ban invasive medical procedures, and enforces strict data privacy rules to prevent information from custody cases from being used in immigration removal proceedings.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects noncitizen children from separation and mandates family reunification, directly advancing immigrant rights and protections.95% confidence
Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Detention Sanctuary Policies Tags Children
Jeff Merkley (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5037: MediKids Act

The MediKids Act expands Medicaid eligibility to cover children and young adults up to age 26, regardless of their immigration status, and establishes a system for automatic enrollment of newborns that allows parents to opt out if other qualifying health coverage is available. The bill ensures that states provide full federal funding for these expanded groups and extends specific pediatric health services, such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), to individuals up to age 26. Additionally, the legislation modifies tax rules to prevent this new Medicaid coverage from counting as minimum essential coverage for the purpose of individual health insurance tax penalties.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands Medicaid eligibility and ensures full federal funding for new groups, directly increasing government spending on public health services.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid eligibility, ensures full federal funding, and extends pediatric health services, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly expands Medicaid eligibility to children and young adults regardless of immigration status, directly protecting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers Tags Children
Andy Kim (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9928: No Discounts for Foreigners Act

The No Discounts for Foreigners Act prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from waiving or reducing fees for U.S. citizenship applications, with the exception of current or former members of the Armed Forces. This law directly affects individuals seeking naturalization by ensuring they pay the full standard fee, while military personnel retain their existing fee reduction benefits. The bill removes the discretion to offer financial relief for citizenship applications but maintains special provisions for those who have served in the military.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access to services by prohibiting fee waivers for citizenship applications, limiting financial relief.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly preserves fee reduction benefits for current and former military members, protecting their access to citizenship services.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization
Scott Perry (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9805: Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2026

The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive protections for noncitizen children in immigration custody, primarily affecting families at the border and children placed in government care. The bill mandates that children remain with their parents or family members unless there is clear evidence of an imminent threat to national security or serious harm to the child, while also requiring the federal government to phase out large congregate care facilities in favor of smaller, family-like settings. Key provisions include strict standards for detention and housing conditions, such as 24-hour access to medical care, nutritious food, and recreational activities, alongside the creation of an independent Ombudsperson office to monitor compliance and investigate complaints. Additionally, the legislation ensures that children receive free legal representation, prohibits the use of welfare records in immigration proceedings, and establishes rigorous oversight for any emergency influx facilities used during surges in arrivals.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates keeping children with parents and limits congregate care, protecting vulnerable immigrant children from separation.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Sanctuary Policies Tags Children
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9883: Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026

This bill establishes financial liability for private detention centers and their employees if they cause the wrongful death of a person held there. It allows families of deceased individuals to sue in federal court for at least $5 million in statutory damages plus economic and punitive damages. The law removes the ability of detention staff to use immunity defenses to avoid responsibility and holds the facility itself responsible for the actions of its workers. These rules apply specifically to private companies contracted by the federal government to detain people accused of breaking civil, criminal, or immigration laws.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances accountability for private detention centers and protects civil rights by allowing lawsuits for wrongful death.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes liability for wrongful deaths in private detention centers, protecting immigrant lives and rights.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Courts Detention Enforcement
Derek Tran (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9876: BAN Act

This bill, known as the BAN Act, aims to stop the practice of "birth tourism," which it defines as entering the United States primarily to give birth to a child who would otherwise not be eligible for citizenship. The legislation makes it illegal for pregnant individuals to enter the country for this purpose and extends bans to their family members and any businesses or facilitators who help arrange these trips. Additionally, the bill introduces criminal penalties, including up to ten years in prison, for anyone who lies about a pregnancy or runs a commercial operation that assists in birth tourism. By adding birth tourism as a specific ground of inadmissibility, the law seeks to prevent unauthorized entry while maintaining that legitimate medical travel for necessary treatment remains allowed.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by criminalizing entry for birth tourism and penalizing facilitators.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization
John W. Rose (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9667: Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) Act

The SHIELD Citizens Act aims to restrict access to federal welfare programs, such as food assistance, Medicaid, and housing aid, exclusively to United States citizens. By amending existing laws, the bill removes eligibility for noncitizens, including lawfully domiciled residents, while preserving access to emergency medical care, disaster relief, and services like soup kitchens. The legislation includes a transition period allowing current recipients to keep their benefits for up to 180 days after the law takes effect, which is set to begin 180 days after enactment. This change directly impacts noncitizen families who currently rely on these safety net programs, narrowing the pool of eligible individuals to citizens only.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access to Medicaid and other federal health benefits for noncitizens, limiting coverage.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts access to federal housing aid for noncitizens, limiting availability of housing assistance.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts noncitizen access to federal welfare programs, limiting immigrant services and benefits.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Medicaid
Clay Fuller (R) · 6 co-sponsors
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