Immigration

in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2025

HR 1547: SSA Reform Act of 2025

HR 1547 (SSA Reform Act of 2025) requires the Department of Homeland Security to notify the Social Security Administration within 180 days of any change in an individual's citizenship, immigration status, or work authorization. This triggers a requirement for the Social Security Administration to suspend benefits for non-citizens or non-nationals during months they lack valid status, as specified in Section 4(a). The bill also mandates annual joint reports from DHS and SSA detailing notification volumes, processing times, fraud prevention effectiveness, and data-sharing challenges. It directly affects immigrants holding Social Security numbers who lose citizenship or work authorization, restricting their access to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other benefits administered by the SSA during affected periods.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationSuspends Social Security benefits for non-citizens lacking valid immigration status, restricting access to federal benefits based on immigration status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6350: College Athletics Reform Act

This bill establishes comprehensive name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes, prohibiting institutions from restricting athletes' ability to earn compensation for their personal branding or taking adverse action against them for doing so. It requires transparent NIL agreements for compensation over $600, including specific details about services, compensation amounts, and termination terms. The bill also amends immigration laws to better accommodate international student athletes participating in college sports and updates regulations governing sports agents. Additionally, it establishes a Commission to study college athletics governance, focusing on collective bargaining, revenue sharing, and Title IX compliance, while expanding disclosure requirements for colleges regarding athletics revenue and expenses.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAmends immigration laws to accommodate international student athletes, supporting their integration into collegiate sports programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants college athletes explicit rights to earn compensation for NIL, prohibits institutional restrictions on such earnings, and mandates transparent agreements - directly advancing worker compensation protections within employment context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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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 Mar 14, 2025

HR 2147: Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025

The Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025 would prohibit U.S. visas for Chinese citizens seeking to study or conduct research in the United States. It specifically blocks the issuance of F-1 (academic student), J-1 (exchange visitor), and M-1 (vocational student) visas for these purposes. This bill directly affects Chinese nationals who otherwise qualify for these student visa categories at U.S. educational institutions. The policy change would amend immigration law to implement this visa ban.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks F-1/J-1/M-1 visas for Chinese students/researchers, directly restricting immigrant access to U.S. education pathways.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 245: Grant Integrity and Border Security Act

HR 245, the Grant Integrity and Border Security Act, requires all applicants for federal grants to certify they have not violated U.S. immigration laws related to harboring or bringing in undocumented immigrants in the past decade. It directly affects state and local governments, nonprofits, and other entities receiving federal grants by mandating this certification and enabling agencies to withhold funds if violations are confirmed. Key provisions include requiring agencies to withhold funds based on information from Homeland Security, convictions under immigration law, or credible reports, and obligating the Attorney General to share conviction details with the Office of Management Budget within 90 days. The bill aims to prevent federal grant funds from supporting organizations that breach immigration laws, focusing on accountability for grant recipients.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates certification of no immigration violations for grant recipients, withholds funds for non-compliance, restricting access to federal services for entities aiding undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate May 15, 2025

S 1790: State Border Security Assistance Act

S 1790, the State Border Security Assistance Act, creates two federal funds to provide grants to states, local governments, and National Guard units for border security activities. The Department of Homeland Security fund ($11 billion) supports physical barriers (like walls or fencing), surveillance, and border preparation along the southern U.S. border. The Department of Justice fund ($3.5 billion) covers locating, apprehending, prosecuting, and detaining individuals unlawfully present or involved in crimes, including gang activity and human trafficking. Both funds are authorized for fiscal year 2025 through 2034, with unspent balances returning to the Treasury by January 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $14.5B in federal grants for border security, directly increasing government spending on a specific program per fiscal management focus.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds border enforcement (barriers, apprehension, detention) to restrict unauthorized presence, aligning with 'oppose' indicators for increased enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 398: NO BAN Act

The NO BAN Act (S.398) amends U.S. immigration law to prohibit discrimination based on national origin, religion, or other protected categories when processing nonimmigrant visas or immigration benefits. It explicitly bans entry restrictions that target specific nationalities or religions, requiring the President to justify any such restrictions with specific evidence, narrow tailoring, and congressional notification under Section 212(f). The bill mandates detailed public reporting on visa denials, waivers, and refugee admissions for affected countries, and requires ongoing 30-day updates if entry restrictions are implemented. This directly affects nonimmigrant visa applicants, refugees, and commercial airlines subject to enforcement provisions.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBans nationality/religion-based visa restrictions, prohibits discriminatory entry bans, directly protects immigrant rights under federal immigration law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 286: Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2025

This bill requires enhanced background checks and home visits for sponsors caring for unaccompanied migrant children. It mandates fingerprint checks, sex offender registry reviews, criminal history checks, and child abuse registry checks for all adult household members before a child can be placed with them. The bill also prohibits placing children with unlawful immigrants (except biological parents or guardians), requires pre-release home visits, and mandates at least five unannounced post-release home visits in the first year. Additionally, it requires monthly reports to Congress on child placements, background checks, and missing children cases, with retroactive vetting for all children placed since 2021.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates background checks and home visits to prevent human trafficking of children, aligning with criminal justice reform to protect victims and prevent exploitation.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates background checks and restricts placement with unlawful immigrants (except biological parents) to prevent trafficking of unaccompanied migrant children, protecting immigrant children's safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Human Trafficking

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7351: NURSE Visa Act of 2026

This bill would significantly increase the number of temporary visas for foreign nurses working in the U.S., raising the annual cap from 500 to 20,000. These visas would be specifically for nurses working in designated healthcare shortage areas, as determined by the Health Resources and Services Administration. It also requires healthcare facilities to have established provider-to-patient staffing ratio policies. The bill mandates that the Health and Human Services and State Departments issue implementing regulations within one year of enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases nurse workforce in healthcare shortage areas, directly improving patient access and addressing staffing shortages per HR 7351's visa cap expansion and staffing ratio requirements.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill increases temporary nurse visas from 500 to 20,000, explicitly expanding immigration opportunities for healthcare workers in shortage areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · House Jun 27, 2025

HR 4226: ICE Act

The ICE Act (HR 4226) amends federal immigration law to criminalize interference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during enforcement actions. It specifically prohibits knowingly impeding ICE officers or damaging property used by ICE for enforcement purposes. Violators face potential penalties including fines, up to five years in prison, or both. This bill directly affects individuals who obstruct ICE operations, such as by physically blocking officers or destroying equipment used in immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of obstruction to ICE enforcement, increasing penalties for interfering with law enforcement actions, aligning with 'expands criminalization' oppose indicator.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes interference with ICE enforcement, directly supporting federal immigration enforcement and restricting obstruction of operations, thus opposing policies that limit enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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