Immigration (Sanctuary Policies)

in committee · United States · House Mar 7, 2026

HR 1913: BLOC Act

The BLOC Act withholds federal highway construction funds from local governments (like cities or counties) that do not require officials to notify Homeland Security within 48 hours before releasing certain undocumented immigrants detained for at least 48 hours. Specifically, it blocks funding for infrastructure projects if a jurisdiction lacks a policy mandating such notifications for aliens determined by DHS to be unlawfully present. This directly affects local governments operating detention facilities and receiving federal transportation funds, requiring them to comply with DHS notification protocols to maintain funding. The bill does not change immigration law but ties federal infrastructure funding to cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local governments to notify DHS about undocumented immigrants, requiring cooperation with federal enforcement and restricting local protections for immigrants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 3602: Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026

This bill clarifies the "public charge" rule for immigration, defining it as an immigrant likely to receive public benefits for more than 12 months in any 36-month period. It specifically lists benefits to count - including Medicaid (excluding emergency care for children/pregnant women), food stamps, housing aid, and health subsidies - and requires sponsors to prove financial ability at 125% of the federal poverty line. Applicants deemed likely to become a public charge may need to post a $10,000 bond, forfeitable if they receive benefits within 10 years. The rule applies to all visa and status applications filed after the effective date, excluding refugees, asylees, and military families.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly includes Medicaid (non-emergency) in public charge rule, restricting immigrant access to healthcare coverage, directly limiting a key public health program.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill explicitly lists 'housing aid' as a public benefit under public charge rule, requiring 125% poverty income proof and $10k bond, restricting immigrant access to housing assistance.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts immigrant access to Medicaid, food stamps, and housing aid by tightening public charge rule and requiring financial bonds at 125% poverty line.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 5108: Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

HR 5108 prohibits U.S. states from receiving federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds if they issue driver licenses to individuals without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, or if they restrict government entities from sharing immigration enforcement data with Homeland Security. States violating these rules must return unspent federal grant funds within 30 days and remain ineligible for future grants until they pass laws requiring driver license eligibility proof and permitting immigration data sharing. The bill directly affects states that currently issue licenses to undocumented immigrants or block information sharing with federal immigration authorities. It imposes concrete financial penalties rather than altering driver licensing rules themselves.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts driver licenses for undocumented immigrants and mandates data sharing with federal enforcement, directly limiting immigrant services and increasing state cooperation with immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 218: State Immigration Enforcement Act

HR 218, the State Immigration Enforcement Act, allows states and local governments to create and enforce their own criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations that mirror federal immigration law. It permits states to impose penalties (criminal or civil) for the same conduct prohibited under federal immigration law, but only if those penalties do not exceed the corresponding federal penalties. This bill directly affects states and local law enforcement agencies by giving them authority to enforce immigration-related violations through state-level penalties. The law does not change federal immigration law but establishes a framework for states to implement parallel enforcement mechanisms within defined limits.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEnables states to impose criminal/civil penalties for immigration violations mirroring federal law, increasing state-level enforcement authority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 29: Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act expands mandatory detention for immigrants convicted of certain property crimes like burglary, theft, or shoplifting by adding these offenses to existing immigration detention criteria. It requires the federal government to issue detainers for such individuals and take custody if not detained by local authorities. The bill also grants state attorneys general standing to sue federal officials in federal court if they believe immigration enforcement actions (like releasing detained immigrants) cause the state financial harm exceeding $100. This creates new legal pathways for states to challenge federal immigration decisions through expedited lawsuits.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory detention for property crimes, increasing incarceration without reform, opposing criminal justice reform principles by expanding criminalization.92% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory detention for immigrants convicted of property crimes, requiring federal detainers and increasing enforcement - directly restricts immigrant liberties via stricter detention policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 3920: UASI Act

S 3920 (UASI Act) requires local governments applying for Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grants to allocate at least 30% of their total grant funds across specific national priority areas, including cybersecurity, soft target protection, and election security. Crucially, it mandates a minimum 10% allocation for "border crisis response and enforcement," which includes activities like cooperating with ICE on detainers, training law enforcement on immigration law, and developing shared technology systems with ICE. Grantees must also submit detailed justifications for border-related spending and certify compliance with DHS rules, including prohibitions on incentivizing illegal immigration. Failure to meet these allocations could result in funding holds, denial of future grants, or termination of current awards. The requirements apply to all UASI grants awarded for fiscal year 2027 and beyond.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates 10% UASI funds for ICE cooperation, border enforcement, and immigration law training - directly supports federal enforcement efforts per bill text.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates 30% grant allocation for cybersecurity as a national priority, directly advancing cybersecurity funding and protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 114: CLEAR Act of 2025

The CLEAR Act of 2025 aims to enhance cooperation between state/local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities by requiring states to provide information about apprehended aliens to federal officials and creating a database of immigration violators in the National Crime Information Center. The bill provides financial assistance to states that cooperate with immigration enforcement, increases federal detention space, and establishes training programs for law enforcement officers. It also creates legal immunity for officers following the law and expands a program to identify and remove criminal aliens from prisons. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies, federal immigration officials, and undocumented immigrants who are apprehended.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by treating immigration violations as criminal justice matters (NCIC database) and increases detention space, opposing reform by prioritizing enforcement over systemic change.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, creates database of violators, and funds enforcement - directly increases state-level immigration enforcement activity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 4209: No Medicaid for Illegals Act

HR 4209, the "No Medicaid for Illegals Act," would prohibit federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for individuals without verified U.S. citizenship, nationality, or immigration status. It removes the current requirement for states to provide medical coverage while individuals verify their status, meaning states are no longer obligated to cover such individuals during verification periods. States may choose to continue coverage during these periods by electing an optional provision. The bill affects all states administering Medicaid and CHIP programs and would take effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicaid/CHIP funding for non-citizens, eliminating federal coverage for undocumented individuals and removing state obligations to provide during verification, directly limiting healthcare access.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits Medicaid/CHIP funding for non-citizens without verified status, restricting immigrant access to healthcare services per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2708: Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025

This bill amends immigration law to expand mandatory detention for non-citizen immigrants convicted of specific property crimes. It adds trespassing, vandalism, and arson to the list of offenses that trigger detention under Section 236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, alongside burglary and serious bodily injury. Non-citizen immigrants convicted of these crimes would now face automatic detention without bond, rather than potentially being released pending removal proceedings. The key change modifies existing detention criteria to include these three property crimes as grounds for mandatory immigration detention.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands mandatory detention for property crimes (vandalism, arson), adding offenses to trigger automatic detention without bond, increasing criminalization and restricting defendant rights.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands mandatory detention for property crimes, restricting immigrant protections and increasing enforcement under Section 236(c).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3584: Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving

This bill amends U.S. immigration law to classify certain driving under the influence (DUI) offenses as "aggravated felonies." It specifically targets convictions for DUI causing death or serious injury, regardless of whether the local conviction was labeled a misdemeanor or felony. Non-citizens convicted of such offenses - whether in state, federal, tribal, or local courts - would become inadmissible to the United States. The change applies to all relevant convictions, even if they occurred before the bill's enactment. This policy directly affects non-citizens with these specific DUI convictions, making them subject to immigration penalties like deportation or denial of entry.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies DUI causing death/injury as aggravated felony for immigration inadmissibility, expanding criminalization of DUI offenses beyond standard sentencing.92% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationClassifies DUI causing death/injury as aggravated felony, making non-citizens inadmissible - restricts immigration access95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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