Immigration (Citizenship & Naturalization)

in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 8563: Investing in the American Dream Act

The Investing in the American Dream Act expands eligibility for Small Business Administration loans to include small businesses owned by certain non-citizens. Specifically, it allows businesses to qualify if they are at least 51 percent owned and controlled by individuals who are lawfully present in the United States and authorized to work, such as refugees, asylees, permanent residents, and specific nonimmigrant visa holders. The bill also permits businesses owned by individuals living outside the United States to apply for these loans. This change aims to broaden access to federal financial support for small enterprises by removing previous restrictions based on the citizenship or permanent residency status of the business owners.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands SBA loan eligibility to lawfully present non-citizens, directly supporting immigrant economic integration and access to services.90% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · Senate May 13, 2026

S 4516: Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026

The Respect Tribal IDs Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create and enforce mandatory training for immigration officers on how to properly interact with Native Americans and recognize tribal documents as proof of citizenship. This training must include specific information about tribal documents, scenario-based exercises, and annual retraining for all officers in their assigned regions. The bill also mandates that officers complete this training before performing immigration enforcement duties and requires the Department to submit regular reports to Congress on its implementation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates training for immigration officers to recognize tribal documents, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates training for immigration officers to recognize tribal documents as proof of citizenship, protecting Native American rights and improving service delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 8062: Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026, prohibits the inclusion of questions about citizenship, nationality, or immigration status on the decennial census questionnaire. It directly affects the U.S. Census Bureau by amending federal law to restrict what information can be collected during the national population count. The key provision bans these specific questions for the main census survey while allowing the American Community Survey to continue collecting such data. This change aims to ensure all residents are counted without concerns about how their immigration status might be recorded.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits citizenship/immigration status questions on census, protecting immigrant privacy and encouraging full participation by reducing fear of identification.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3371: Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act

HR 3371, the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, removes a residency requirement for military spouses seeking U.S. citizenship. It specifically waives the three-month state residency rule under immigration law for spouses of active-duty service members stationed in the U.S. who are already lawfully admitted for permanent residence. This change allows these spouses to apply for citizenship without having to live in the state where they file their application for three months. The bill directly affects military spouses of active-duty personnel serving within the United States.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves residency barrier for military spouses seeking citizenship, advancing immigrant integration and access to naturalization process.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1338: REPLACE Act

Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses After Certain Emergencies Act or the REPLACE Act This bill automatically waives the fees to replace certain federal documents (e.g., passports, visas, or immigration documents) destroyed by a major disaster. Under current law, the Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may waive replacement fees for these critical documents for individuals or households adversely affected by a major disaster. The bill requires the State Department and USCIS to waive these replacement fees when the documents are destroyed by a major disaster for which assistance is provided under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individuals and Households Program. The agencies must notify the public of the availability of these waivers on their respective websites. The bill also requires the State Department and USCIS to annually report to Congress the number of such fee waivers granted and the resulting cost to the respective agencies.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill waives fees for replacing immigration documents after disasters, providing a service to affected immigrants without restricting access.60% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 5528: America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025

This bill creates a pathway to permanent residency for certain college graduates who entered the U.S. as children under specific nonimmigrant visa categories (excluding H-1B, L-1, etc.). To qualify, applicants must have been lawfully present for 10 years total (including 8 years as a dependent child), graduated from a U.S. college, and not be inadmissible. It also changes how "child status" is determined for immigration purposes - using specific dates instead of age to prevent "age-outs" for dependents of long-term visa holders - and preserves priority dates for family members. These changes apply to individuals who entered the U.S. before age 21 and maintained lawful status under qualifying visas.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates pathway to permanent residency for qualifying college graduates who entered as children, preventing 'age-outs' and supporting immigrant integration95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2526: Fight for the American Dream Act

This bill, S 2526 (Fight for the American Dream Act), allows young immigrants protected by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to enlist in the U.S. military by amending eligibility rules to include those with valid employment authorization under DACA. It also updates naturalization rules for service members, clarifying that military service in the Selected Reserve or active duty qualifies for citizenship and adjusting geographic references to include American Samoa and certain Pacific territories. The bill directly affects DACA-eligible individuals seeking military service and service members pursuing citizenship, removing a key barrier to enlistment and streamlining the naturalization process. These changes are specific legal updates to Title 10 (military) and the Immigration and Nationality Act, without altering DACA status or broader immigration policy.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnables DACA recipients to enlist in military and gain citizenship, directly protecting and advancing immigrant rights under federal policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3368: Born in the USA Act of 2025

HR 3368, the "Born in the USA Act of 2025," prohibits federal funding for Executive Order 14160 (which aimed to restrict birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S.). The bill directly affects federal agencies that might implement the executive order by blocking their use of funds for that purpose. Its key provision is a funding ban targeting the executive order and any similar future policies, without changing citizenship law. The bill does not alter birthright citizenship rights but prevents federal resources from being used to enforce the controversial executive order. It is a procedural measure focused on funding, not a substantive policy change to citizenship rules.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBlocks federal funding for Executive Order restricting birthright citizenship, protecting a core immigrant right without altering citizenship law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1053: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025

HR 1053, the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025, exempts certain family members of eligible Filipino veterans from annual U.S. immigrant visa limits. It directly affects adult children and spouses of Filipino veterans who served in U.S. military during WWII and were naturalized under two specific historical programs: the 1940 naturalization law for WWII veterans or the 1990 Immigration Act provision. The bill adds a new exemption to the Immigration and Nationality Act, allowing these family members to qualify for visas under existing categories (like family-based preference categories) without competing for limited annual visa numbers. This change aims to streamline family reunification for descendants of veterans who met the historical naturalization criteria.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationExempts family members of WWII Filipino veterans from visa limits, facilitating family reunification and advancing immigrant access under specific historical naturalization programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts family members of WWII Filipino veterans from visa limits, directly expanding benefits for veterans' families under historical service recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 5688: Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act

HR 5688, the Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act, changes rules for issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to people who don't live in the state where the license is issued. It allows states to issue CDLs to foreign nationals with lawful U.S. immigration status and work-related visas (valid for up to one year or until their stay ends), requiring states to verify status before issuing and keep records for two years. For residents of U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, it requires proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency before issuing CDLs, with similar verification and record-keeping rules. The bill directly affects commercial drivers from foreign countries and U.S. territories seeking CDLs in states where they are not residents.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows CDL access for legally present immigrants with work visas, enabling employment services and supporting integration through state-verified licensing.85% confidence

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

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