Immigration

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 3909: Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act

The Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act amends a federal firearms law to adjust references to prohibitions on firearm possession. It replaces two existing references (to restrictions on illegal aliens and certain transfers) with four, including the current prohibition on illegal aliens (people without legal U.S. immigration status) from possessing firearms. The bill's title indicates it targets illegal aliens serving as police officers, as they would require firearm possession for their duties. However, the bill text does not explicitly state this application to law enforcement roles, only modifying the firearms law.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly restricts firearm possession by undocumented immigrants, targeting their eligibility for police roles, directly limiting immigrant participation in law enforcement per enforcement restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 7167: Make It Count Act

HR 7167 (Make It Count Act) requires the 2030 decennial census to include a citizenship status checkbox (citizen, U.S. national, lawful resident, or undocumented) and mandates that noncitizens be excluded from population counts used to apportion congressional seats and allocate electoral votes. Starting with the 2030 census, states would use adjusted population figures (excluding noncitizens) for redistricting congressional districts. The bill also restricts states from redrawing congressional districts more than once between censuses unless required by court orders under voting rights laws. These changes apply to the 2030 census and subsequent redistricting cycles.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExcludes noncitizens from apportionment and redistricting, reducing political representation for immigrant communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2627: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025

This bill changes visa rules for foreign graduate students pursuing STEM master's or doctoral degrees in the U.S. It requires these students to apply for admission before starting their program and adds background checks and credential verification to their visa process. It also creates a new pathway to permanent residency for STEM degree holders who secure jobs in their field at median wage levels, and allows students to seek permanent residency while on student visas (dual intent). The bill directly affects international students in STEM fields, U.S. universities, and employers hiring these graduates.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates pathway to permanent residency for STEM graduates, allowing dual intent and facilitating retention of skilled workers - strengthens immigration system for this group90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances STEM education and workforce development by streamlining visa processes for international students, supporting technology sector talent pipeline.75% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jun 4, 2025

HR 3724: No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act

HR 3724, the "No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act," blocks immigration protections for Palestinians from specific territories. It nullifies a February 2024 policy allowing deferred enforced departure and prohibits Temporary Protected Status, asylum, refugee status, and parole for individuals who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories (Judea/Samaria or Gaza) or hold Palestinian Authority passports. The bill adds these individuals to the list of inadmissible and deportable persons under immigration law, making them ineligible for most forms of U.S. immigration relief. These provisions directly affect Palestinians from those regions who might otherwise qualify for immigration benefits. The bill focuses on geographic and document-based restrictions, not political affiliation.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks TPS, asylum, refugee status for Palestinians from Judea/Samaria/Gaza territories, restricting immigration protections95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Refugees & Asylum Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3310: Venezuela TPS Act of 2025

HR 3310, the Venezuela TPS Act of 2025, designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), allowing Venezuelan nationals already in the U.S. to remain legally for 18 months. It directly affects Venezuelans who have continuously resided in the U.S. since the bill's enactment, require registration with Homeland Security, and meet admissibility criteria. Key provisions include a $360 application fee (with waiver options), requirements for continuous presence since enactment, and rules for emergency travel abroad with prior approval. The bill creates a temporary legal status to protect Venezuelans from deportation due to ongoing instability in their home country.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationDesignates Venezuela for TPS, allowing legal stay and protection from deportation for existing residents, directly advancing immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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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 · Senate Jun 29, 2025

S 2205: Equal Representation Act

This bill requires adding a citizenship checkbox to the 2030 and future decennial censuses, asking respondents about their U.S. citizenship status for themselves and all household members. It mandates that the Census Bureau publicly release each state's total citizen and noncitizen population counts within 120 days after each census. The bill then changes how congressional representation is calculated by excluding noncitizens from the population numbers used to apportion House seats and electoral votes starting with the 2030 census. This directly affects how states' representation in Congress and the Electoral College is determined based on citizen population counts rather than total population.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExcludes noncitizens from apportionment counts, reducing political representation of immigrant communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 108: Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2025

This bill would bar certain U.S. visas for individuals affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their immediate family members, directly affecting students and exchange visitors seeking to study or participate in cultural programs in the U.S. It amends immigration law to deny F-1 student visas and J-1 exchange visitor visas to CCP members (including those who served on the CCP National Congress) and their spouses, children, parents, siblings, or other close relatives. Exceptions include cases required to comply with U.S. obligations under the UN Headquarters Agreement and national security waivers approved by the President. The policy changes would take effect upon the bill’s enactment, restricting visa eligibility for these groups in higher education contexts.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts F-1/J-1 visas for CCP-affiliated individuals, limiting higher education access for targeted groups90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDenies F-1/J-1 visas to CCP members and family, restricting immigrant access to higher education programs per bill's explicit visa restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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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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in committee · United States · House Jul 8, 2025

HR 4160: Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

HR 4160, the Veterans Border Patrol Training Act, creates a 5-year pilot program to train and hire transitioning military service members as U.S. Border Patrol agents. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security, working with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, to use the existing Defense Department's SkillBridge program to prepare service members for Border Patrol roles. It requires annual reports to Congress tracking participation numbers and demographics, including active-duty members, veterans, and their families. The program terminates automatically after five years unless extended. This bill directly affects military personnel transitioning to civilian careers and aims to streamline their path into Border Patrol employment.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates program to hire more Border Patrol agents, increasing enforcement capacity per bill's focus on border security training.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates employment pathway for veterans via Border Patrol hiring using SkillBridge program, directly supporting veteran transition services and job placement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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