Immigration

in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2129: No Round Up Act

HR 2129, the "No Round Up Act," repeals outdated provisions from the 1940 Alien Registration Act within U.S. immigration law. It specifically removes requirements for aliens to register, provide fingerprints, and submit forms under sections 261-266 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This directly affects immigrants who would have been subject to these mandatory registration procedures under the repealed law. The bill eliminates these specific administrative mandates without creating new requirements or altering broader immigration enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRepeals mandatory registration/fingerprinting under outdated law, reducing administrative burdens and protecting immigrant rights by eliminating unnecessary federal mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Oct 8, 2025

HR 5722: Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act

This bill would deny visas and immigration benefits to individuals who adhere to Sharia law, directly affecting immigrants and visa applicants. It allows officials to revoke existing immigration benefits, deport people found adhering to Sharia, and penalize false statements about Sharia adherence. Decisions under this law would be final and unreviewable by courts. The policy changes immigration eligibility based solely on adherence to Sharia law, with no judicial oversight.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill denies visas/benefits based on Sharia adherence, allows deportation without judicial review, and restricts immigrant rights through religious criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2821: American Tech Workforce Act of 2025

S 2821, the American Tech Workforce Act of 2025, directly affects U.S. tech companies and foreign workers in H-1B visa and Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs. It terminates the OPT program (ending work authorization for international students after graduation) and raises the H-1B wage floor to $150,000 annually (adjusted for inflation), requiring employers to pay at least the wage of comparable U.S. workers. The bill also prohibits H-1B visas for work at third-party client sites unless the assignment is specific and continuous, and mandates prioritizing higher-paying H-1B petitions. These changes aim to reduce reliance on foreign labor at below-market wages in the tech sector.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationTerminates OPT program and raises H-1B wage floor to $150k, restricting foreign worker access to U.S. tech jobs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRaises H-1B wage floor to $150k, requiring pay comparable to U.S. workers, protecting domestic labor standards from wage suppression by foreign labor programs.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyTerminates OPT for international students and raises H-1B wage floor, restricting foreign tech workforce access for U.S. companies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Minimum Wage

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3294: Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act

HR 3294, the "Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act," amends federal murder sentencing to mandate the death penalty or life imprisonment for first-degree murder, and life or long-term imprisonment for second-degree murder, committed by non-citizens classified as inadmissible (e.g., due to prior criminal convictions) or deportable under specific immigration laws. The bill directly affects non-citizens who fall under these immigration categories and are convicted of murder in the U.S. It changes sentencing provisions under Title 18, U.S. Code, by adding these mandatory penalties for such offenses. The law focuses solely on modifying criminal penalties for specific convicted non-citizens, not on immigration enforcement or new legal standards. It does not alter immigration status requirements or create new procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates death penalty/life sentences for non-citizen murderers, increasing mandatory sentencing and reducing judicial discretion - aligns with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates death penalty/life imprisonment for non-citizens classified as inadmissible/deportable for murder, limiting their protection from severe sentencing. This restricts immigrant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2705: Nuclear Family Priority Act

Nuclear Family Priority Act This bill imposes limits on various types of family-sponsored immigration visas. The non-U.S. national ( alien  under federal law) parents of U.S. citizens shall not qualify for visas for immediate relatives, which are not subject to any direct numerical limits. Currently, the spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of citizens are considered immediate relatives. The bill also creates a nonimmigrant visa for such parents of citizens. Such non-U.S. nationals shall not be eligible for employment or any public benefits. The bill also reduces the baseline annual cap for family-sponsored visas from 480,000 to 88,000, and revises the methods for calculating the cap. Currently, the 480,000 cap may be adjusted depending on various factors but shall not be less than 226,000. The bill eliminates preference allocations (visa categories subject to various annual caps) for various family-sponsored visas, including those for the siblings and married children of citizens. The bill provides for a preference allocation for the unmarried children under 21 and spouses of permanent residents, subject to the 88,000 annual cap.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts parents of U.S. citizens from immediate relative visas (removing them from non-limited category) and creates a less favorable nonimmigrant visa, limiting family immigration access.95% confidence

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passed · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HRES 965: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

HRES 965 is a procedural resolution that directs the House to immediately consider H.R. 1689, a bill requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) until March 20, 2029. The resolution waives objections to the bill, sets a one-hour debate period equally divided between leadership, and specifies the amendment that would mandate the TPS designation. It does not change immigration law itself but streamlines the legislative process for H.R. 1689. This resolution affects Haitian nationals in the U.S. who could qualify for TPS under this provision.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationDesignates Haiti for TPS, protecting Haitian immigrants from deportation and allowing work authorization until 2029.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7347: Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026

HR 7347, the *Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026*, requires all facilities detaining noncitizens under U.S. immigration law - including contracted facilities - to implement real-time health reporting systems for medical, dental, and mental health conditions. It mandates anonymous, multilingual complaint systems for detainees with anti-retaliation protections, annual DHS audits of health conditions (including gender-specific care), and full-time health liaisons at each facility. The bill triggers contract reviews for facilities with three verified health complaints and requires quarterly public reports on conditions and complaints to Congress. These provisions directly affect ICE detention facilities, detainees, and DHS oversight processes, focusing on transparency and accountability in health care.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates health reporting, complaint systems, and audits to prevent inhumane conditions in ICE detention, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting detainee rights and improving correctional conditions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates real-time health reporting, mental health services, and full-time liaisons in ICE facilities, directly improving detainee healthcare access and rights.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires real-time health reporting, anonymous complaints, and audits to improve detainee conditions in ICE facilities, directly protecting immigrant rights and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2025

HR 5279: THE DON-ument Act

HR 5279, the "THE DON-ument Act," designates the existing southern border wall as a National Monument covering approximately 289,920 acres across California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It directs the Bureau of Land Management (within the Department of the Interior) to administer the monument, protect the wall from alteration, and coordinate with federal agencies and tribal governments over adjacent lands. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop a management plan within three years and submit it to Congress. This is a procedural designation that formally treats the border wall as a protected monument, not a policy change affecting people or programs.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDesignates border wall as National Monument, protecting it from alteration to strengthen border enforcement, directly restricting immigration access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2025

S 1827: Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

S 1827, the "Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act," creates a new mandatory removal process for certain non-citizens. It targets individuals who are criminal gang members, members/supporters of designated foreign terrorist organizations, or convicted of specific serious crimes - including felonies, assaults on vulnerable groups (like children or seniors), sexual offenses, domestic violence, or crimes against children. The bill requires faster removal proceedings and prohibits these individuals from seeking "withholding of removal" (a protection from deportation to certain countries). It explicitly excludes children under 16, pregnant women, people with severe disabilities, and those over 65 from being considered "vulnerable groups" in the context of this removal process.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationTargets criminal aliens for expedited removal, increasing enforcement against specific immigrant groups per bill's mandatory removal process for serious offenders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2025

HR 3104: Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025

Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025 This bill provides a streamlined process for certain Ukrainian nationals (including accompanying spouse and children) who are living in the United States to receive lawful permanent resident status. Specifically, the bill permits Ukrainian nationals who have been paroled into the United States after February 20, 2014, to apply for and receive lawful permanent resident status. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may waive grounds for inadmissibility (excluding certain crimes or security related grounds) for individuals who apply for status adjustment. DHS must establish vetting requirements (including an interview) for applicants that are equivalent to those under the United States Refugee Admissions Program. The bill also preserves eligibility for the status adjustment of certain battered spouses whose eligibility for such status stemmed from a marriage that has terminated. Finally, the bill requires DHS to issue guidance to implement these requirements and establishes a deadline for eligible individuals to apply for adjustment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationStreamlines path to LPR status for Ukrainians, advancing immigrant rights by enabling legal permanent residency for paroled individuals95% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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