Immigration

in committee · United States · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 8172: Federal Benefits Repatriation Verification Act of 2026

The Federal Benefits Repatriation Verification Act of 2026 restricts noncitizens receiving federal benefits from sending more than $1,000 in monetary assets to foreign accounts or individuals within any 12-month period. To enforce this limit, the bill requires noncitizen recipients to annually certify their compliance and mandates that financial institutions, including banks and cryptocurrency exchanges, check a new Treasury database before processing transfers. If a noncitizen exceeds the limit or fails to provide certification, they become ineligible for programs such as Social Security, SNAP, and Medicaid, while financial institutions face civil penalties for non-compliance. The legislation also directs the Treasury to create a secure database to track these transactions and share data with benefit agencies to verify eligibility in real time.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts financial transfers for noncitizen benefit recipients, limiting their ability to manage assets and potentially reducing government accountability.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts noncitizen access to financial assets and mandates compliance checks, limiting immigrant protections and services.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 8586: Americans First Immigration Act

This bill fundamentally restructures the U.S. immigration system by replacing the current employment-based visa categories with a new points-based program that prioritizes applicants with high salaries, advanced degrees, English proficiency, and U.S. military service. Under this new system, employers must attest that they have attempted to hire qualified American workers first and guarantee that hiring an immigrant will not result in layoffs of existing U.S. employees. Additionally, the bill eliminates the Diversity Lottery program, restricts certain family sponsorship categories for citizens, and imposes conditional permanent resident status on new immigrants who must prove they are not receiving public benefits and remain employed within two years. The legislation also mandates that undocumented students pay out-of-state tuition rates at colleges and requires immigrants to sign statements affirming their loyalty to U.S. constitutional principles and opposition to specific forms of persecution.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access by replacing visas with a points system prioritizing high salaries and degrees, and mandates employer attestation to avoid displacing American workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates employer attestation to hire American workers first and prevents layoffs, directly protecting U.S. employment standards and worker job security.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants points for U.S. military service, prioritizing veterans in immigration benefits and employment opportunities.75% confidence

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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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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SJRES 189: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.

This joint resolution proposes a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution to clarify who qualifies as a citizen at birth. It would restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the United States only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien with lawful status serving in the military. The bill aims to limit the scope of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause and explicitly grants Congress the authority to pass laws enforcing these new requirements. If ratified, this change would alter the legal definition of birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or other non-citizen parents.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts automatic citizenship for children of immigrants, limiting protections and access to services for immigrant families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House May 4, 2026

HJRES 172: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify how citizenship is determined at birth, directly affecting individuals born in the United States and their parents. It would restrict automatic citizenship to children born to parents who are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or active-duty military members, while also granting Congress the authority to pass laws enforcing these rules. By modifying the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, the measure aims to establish specific criteria for birthright citizenship that align with current immigration laws.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts automatic citizenship for children of non-citizen parents, limiting protections and access to rights for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 8443: End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026

This bill proposes a comprehensive overhaul of the H-1B visa program by pausing new issuances for three years and capping the annual limit at 25,000 visas. It would eliminate the current lottery system, replacing it with a process that prioritizes employers offering the highest wages, while also restricting visa holders to a maximum stay of three years and banning them from holding multiple jobs simultaneously. The legislation further mandates that all H-1B workers be paid at least $200,000 annually, prohibits staffing agencies from sponsoring these visas, and bars federal agencies from hiring or petitioning for H-1B workers. Additionally, the bill would end employment authorization for foreign students and interns, and generally prevent most nonimmigrants from adjusting their status to become permanent residents while in the United States.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts H-1B visa access by capping numbers, shortening stays, and limiting job mobility.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers by raising minimum wage requirements, capping visa numbers, and banning multiple jobs to prevent exploitation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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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 · 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 · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8335: PROTECT Act of 2026

The PROTECT Act of 2026 modifies rules for H-1B visa petitions to ensure higher wages and stricter oversight for third-party work arrangements. It requires employers to pay H-1B workers at least the higher of the local market rate or $100,000, adjusted annually for inflation, and limits visas for those working at third-party sites to a maximum of one year unless the job assignment is clearly defined and long-term. Additionally, the bill mandates that visa petitions offering higher compensation be prioritized for approval regardless of filing date. A separate provision exempts health care workers from certain filing fees if the employer can prove they made a good faith effort to hire a U.S. citizen or permanent resident before bringing in foreign staff. These changes apply to all H-1B visa petitions filed on or after the date the law is enacted.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts H-1B visa access by imposing higher wage floors and limiting third-party work durations, effectively reducing immigrant worker protections.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates higher minimum wages for H-1B workers and strengthens oversight of third-party arrangements, directly protecting worker rights and compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Labor Standards

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