This bill, the 287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026, requires state and local law enforcement agencies to sign a formal agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to remain eligible for federal Community Oriented Policing Services grants. The law mandates that agencies must have this written memorandum of agreement in place within 180 days of the bill's enactment, or they will be ineligible to receive funding for the program. The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security must establish procedures to verify that agencies have completed this agreement before approving any grant awards. The changes apply to grant applications starting with fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent years.
This bill proposes restricting Medicare and Social Security benefits to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, excluding undocumented immigrants and other non-citizens from receiving these programs. It would also expand the Social Security payroll tax to cover wages paid to certain individuals currently exempt from such taxes. The changes would take effect for months beginning after the bill's enactment, directly affecting eligibility for federal retirement and healthcare benefits.
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.
The SAFER Act of 2026 prohibits U.S. immigration officials from granting asylum to individuals who have returned to their country of nationality or last habitual residence after applying for asylum. The bill also allows for the termination of existing asylum status, denaturalization, and deportation for those who return to their country of concern. Exceptions to these restrictions may be made on a case-by-case basis if the President certifies national security needs or the Secretary of State certifies a legitimate transfer of power in the country. This legislation directly affects asylum seekers and those already granted asylum who travel back to their home countries.
The Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026 requires U.S. colleges and universities receiving federal funding to submit detailed lists of international students, faculty, and staff to a federal tracking system. Institutions must report this information within 60 days of the law's enactment and again before each academic term's class registration deadline. The submitted data, organized by visa type, will be accessible to federal agencies including the Department of Education, Homeland Security, Justice, and State. This change aims to improve data collection on non-citizen academic personnel at federally funded institutions.
The Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026 reverses specific provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 by restoring funding and benefits that were previously cut. It directly affects low-income families and individuals who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by reinstating benefits that were reduced under earlier legislation. The bill achieves this by repealing two sections that increased funding for immigration and customs enforcement and another section that modified SNAP benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. By removing these changes, the legislation returns SNAP provisions to their previous state as if the 2025 law had not been enacted.
This bill, known as Dalilah's Law Act, prohibits individuals with certain immigration statuses from obtaining or using commercial driver's licenses in interstate commerce. It requires state officials to verify an applicant's employment eligibility through E-Verify before issuing such licenses and imposes criminal penalties, including mandatory minimum sentences for accidents causing injury or death. The legislation also establishes civil penalties for businesses that assist in violations and allows victims of accidents caused by these drivers to sue for triple damages. Additionally, it adds the use of commercial licenses by these individuals as an aggravated felony and grounds for deportation under immigration law.
This bill, titled the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, provides funding for the Department of Homeland Security and extends certain continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026. It allocates money for various DHS components including border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, disaster relief, and law enforcement training. The bill also includes the SAVE America Act, which requires states to verify voter citizenship through documentary proof and mandates photo identification for voting in federal elections. Additionally, it establishes reporting requirements for DHS budgeting and oversight, and prohibits certain border crossing fees.
This bill appropriates federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026 and includes several policy reforms affecting immigration enforcement and oversight. It provides billions of dollars in operating and procurement funds for agencies like Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Coast Guard, while establishing new reporting requirements and restrictions on how those funds can be used. The legislation mandates body cameras for immigration agents, requires standardized uniforms and training for ICE officers, and limits detention of U.S. citizens to cases with probable cause of criminal activity. It also prohibits new border crossing fees, restricts certain surveillance systems, and requires enhanced oversight of detention facilities and grant programs.
This bill, titled the Naturalization Accountability Act, would allow the government to revoke the citizenship of naturalized Americans who have been convicted of any felony crime, regardless of when the crime occurred. It also removes the five-year time limit on revoking citizenship for those who joined certain totalitarian or treasonous organizations, and eliminates the ten-year statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud related to obtaining citizenship or naturalization. These changes would directly affect naturalized citizens and the legal process for enforcing immigration laws, making it easier to remove citizenship in cases of serious criminal convictions or citizenship fraud without time restrictions.
