Immigration (Border Security)

in committee · United States · House Aug 24, 2026

HRES 1486: Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

H.R. 1486 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The bill alleges that the President violated his constitutional oath by transforming federal immigration agencies into unaccountable paramilitary forces that commit unjustified killings, cover up misconduct, and terrorize communities. Key provisions cite specific incidents involving the deaths of civilians and the obstruction of state and local investigations as evidence of these abuses. If passed, the resolution would formally exhibit articles of impeachment to the Senate for a subsequent trial.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill impeaches the President for transforming federal immigration agencies into paramilitary forces that terrorize communities, indicating a stance against aggressive enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HRES 1434: Supporting the efforts of the Trump Administration to obtain a rehearing of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Trump v. Barbara, and for other purposes.

This House resolution expresses support for the Trump Administration's effort to seek a rehearing of the Supreme Court's decision in *Trump v. Barbara*, which ruled that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth. The bill urges the Solicitor General to file a petition for rehearing and calls on the House Judiciary Committee to monitor the case for potential legislative or oversight action. It cites concerns about commercial "birth tourism" schemes exploiting the ruling as a reason to revisit the decision before it becomes final law.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill supports overturning a ruling that grants birthright citizenship to children of unauthorized immigrants, which restricts immigration rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Citizenship & Naturalization Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4983: Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act

This bill, the Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act, establishes a comprehensive framework to reduce overall immigration numbers, reform asylum procedures, increase penalties for criminal behavior, and enhance border security measures. It directly affects immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, employers, and law enforcement agencies by setting strict caps on family and employment-based visas, requiring a 30-day filing deadline for asylum applications, and expanding the definition of aggravated felonies to include a wider range of crimes. Key mechanisms include mandating that employers verify work eligibility through a telephone verification system, creating a new border crossing fee, and requiring states to verify immigration status to receive certain federal benefits. Additionally, the legislation introduces stricter rules for criminal aliens facing expedited deportation, increases penalties for alien smuggling, and clarifies citizenship requirements for children born to non-citizen parents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly increases penalties for criminal behavior and expands definitions of aggravated crimes, directly strengthening criminal justice enforcement.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration by capping visas, tightening asylum deadlines, and increasing penalties.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts employment-based visas and tightens asylum rules, limiting legal pathways for workers and potentially reducing labor supply.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Border Security Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9824: Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

The Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026 provides additional funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to support child care programs, including the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and preschool development grants. These funds are intended to help states and organizations cover necessary expenses for these programs through fiscal year 2029. The bill also rescinds $70 billion in previously allocated money for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that has not yet been spent. Overall, the legislation redirects federal resources toward early childhood education and care rather than immigration enforcement activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding for child care programs and rescinds funds for border enforcement, indicating support for social services spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for child care and preschool programs, which supports early childhood education and expands access to educational services.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill rescinds $70B in funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration, directly weakening immigration enforcement capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9773: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

This bill, known as the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, introduces significant changes to U.S. immigration law affecting asylum seekers, border security, and family detention policies. It tightens asylum eligibility by establishing a "safe third country" rule that bars individuals who transited through other nations without seeking protection there, while simultaneously expanding the list of criminal convictions that disqualify applicants from asylum. The legislation also restricts employment authorization for asylum seekers, limits the use of parole for humanitarian reasons, and mandates the return of land border arrivals to contiguous foreign territories when detention capacity is unavailable. Additionally, the bill clarifies standards for family detention, expands penalties for visa overstays, and modifies protections for unaccompanied children by requiring faster hearings and limiting special immigrant status for those unable to reunite with parents.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts asylum eligibility and expands criminal disqualifications, limiting access to justice and reducing protections for vulnerable populations.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts asylum eligibility, bars transit without protection, and expands disqualifying criminal convictions, limiting immigrant access to services and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Border Security Refugees & Asylum Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9739: Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act

The Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act prohibits the use of federal funds to seize land around Mount Cristo Rey in Sunland Park, New Mexico, for border wall construction. This legislation specifically blocks funding for legal actions related to eminent domain and bans the installation of security measures such as roads, fencing, and surveillance equipment near the site. The bill aims to protect the mountain, which holds deep religious significance for over 40,000 annual pilgrims, from federal government interference. By restricting financial resources for these specific projects, the act ensures that the holy site remains free from the proposed border wall and associated security infrastructure.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts federal enforcement actions (wall construction, security measures) at a border site, limiting immigration control capabilities.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill prohibits federal funds for roads, fencing, and surveillance near Mount Cristo Rey, directly restricting transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 4954: Citizenship Act of 2026

The Citizenship Act of 2026 redefines the legal status of individuals currently in the United States without legal admission as "invaders" and removes birthright citizenship from children born to these individuals. This change specifically targets mothers who are unlawfully present in the country or entered for the purpose of giving birth, as well as foreign nationals involved in commercial surrogacy contracts within the U.S. By amending the Immigration and Nationality Act, the bill ensures that citizenship is no longer automatically granted to these specific groups of children, regardless of their place of birth. Additionally, the legislation declares that courts cannot review the government's determination that an invasion is occurring at the border.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts birthright citizenship and labels undocumented individuals as 'invaders', limiting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9199: Permanent Trump Secure Border Act

This bill, titled the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, aims to strengthen border security and reform immigration enforcement by directing the Department of Homeland Security to resume and complete the construction of a physical border wall, expand the use of surveillance technology, and increase staffing levels for Border Patrol agents. It also imposes stricter rules on asylum eligibility and employment authorization for applicants, mandates the reopening of specific immigration detention facilities, and requires the return of individuals arriving from contiguous foreign countries to those nations while their claims are processed. Additionally, the legislation expands penalties for visa overstays, limits the use of certain digital tools like the CBP One app, and includes provisions to reduce funding for organizations that facilitate illegal entry or provide services to inadmissible aliens.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts asylum eligibility, mandates stricter enforcement, and limits immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9314: DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026

The DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 temporarily halts the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to start, renew, or expand contracts for surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement, such as facial recognition and predictive analytics. This pause applies to agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, though existing contracts can continue until a review is complete. The bill mandates an independent audit within 180 days to examine data collection practices, privacy impacts, and the accuracy of these technologies, followed by a public report detailing their use and capabilities. The funding ban remains in effect until the audit is finished, a public report is released, and the department demonstrates it has implemented necessary safeguards to protect civil liberties. Once these conditions are met, the moratorium lifts, but the department must submit annual reports on its continued use of these technologies and any related privacy complaints.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts DHS spending on surveillance contracts, effectively limiting government appropriations for specific enforcement tools.75% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts DHS surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement, limiting law enforcement capabilities and oversight.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration enforcement by halting DHS funding for surveillance tools like facial recognition, limiting enforcement capabilities.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of surveillance technologies like facial recognition, limiting their deployment in immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Border Security Detention Enforcement Data Privacy Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 8223: RECOUP Act of 2026

The RECOUP Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to pay local first responders for their time and resources when they assist federal immigration agents. Under this bill, agencies that help enforce immigration laws can submit detailed requests for reimbursement, which must include information about the number of officers involved, the duration of the response, and their pay rates. The law also mandates that the government protect the personal details of these responders and prohibits releasing that information without a court order. Funding for these payments would come from existing budgets allocated to immigration enforcement agencies, allowing the money to be used until January 2029.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and provides funding for such activities, directly opposing immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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