Immigration

in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5904: To amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide an exception to the parole fee for the parole of an alien for a sacred Tribal or religious ceremony, cultural exchange, or celebration, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a temporary exception to the parole fee for non-citizens (aliens) entering the U.S. for sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations. During a two-year period starting from enactment, eligible aliens must undergo a background check, submit a written request to the Secretary of Homeland Security, be enrolled in a tribal cultural program operated by a federally recognized tribe with trust land near the Southwest border, and pay a $200 fee instead of the standard fee. The exception applies only when the Secretary determines the entry would provide a significant public benefit. It directly affects non-citizens seeking to participate in these cultural events and federally recognized tribes operating such programs.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill reduces parole fees for immigrants attending tribal/religious events, easing access to cultural services and facilitating entry for specific immigrant activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security

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in committee · United States · House Jul 29, 2025

HR 4798: Making American Elections Great Again Act

This bill modifies the U.S. census process to count only U.S. citizens for apportioning House seats and electoral votes, requiring census forms to include a citizenship checkbox. It mandates that voters present both government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship (like a birth certificate or passport) to vote in person or by mail for federal offices, starting with the 2026 elections. State election officials must verify citizenship for provisional ballots to count them. The law affects all voters in federal elections and state election administrators, replacing current voter ID requirements with these new citizenship and photo ID standards.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates citizenship proof for voting, restricting non-citizens' access to federal elections and aligning with 'restricts immigrant access' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Tags Elections

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in committee · United States · House Aug 19, 2025

HR 4995: Enduring Welcome Act of 2025

This bill permanently establishes the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) within the State Department, expanding their role to prioritize family reunification for U.S. military personnel and veterans with Afghan allies. It mandates the Coordinator to collect detailed data on Afghan applicants (including special immigrant visa seekers, refugees, and parolees), vetting timelines, and pending family reunification cases into a centralized database. The Coordinator must report this data to Congress every 90 days to ensure transparency and inform policy decisions. The law directly affects Afghan allies and their families seeking U.S. relocation, particularly those connected to U.S. military service.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes Coordinator for Afghan Relocation to prioritize family reunification for military allies, mandates data collection/reporting on visa/refugee processing. Directly advances immigrant services and integration for vulnerable group.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4884: Correct the Count Act

HR 4884, the "Correct the Count Act," requires the U.S. Census Bureau to count only U.S. citizens in the next population census, rather than all residents. It mandates adding a citizenship checkbox to the census questionnaire so respondents can indicate citizenship status for themselves and household members. This change directly affects how census data is collected and used for apportioning congressional seats and distributing federal funds. The bill alters the fundamental methodology of the decennial census by excluding non-citizens from population tabulations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates counting only citizens in census, excluding non-citizens from population data, reducing federal funding and representation for immigrant communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 5535: Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2025

The Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2025 requires the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs to study noncitizen veterans removed from the U.S. between 1990 and 2025, including their service records and reasons they were denied benefits. It creates a system to identify noncitizen veterans before removal proceedings begin and establishes a Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee to review cases and recommend against removal for veterans. The bill also creates a program to streamline citizenship for noncitizen service members, allows adjustment of status for certain removed veterans, and modifies immigration requirements for family members of service members. These provisions directly affect noncitizen veterans, active duty service members, and their family members who are not U.S. citizens. The law aims to ensure veterans' service is properly recognized in immigration proceedings and to facilitate their path to citizenship.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPrevents removal of noncitizen veterans through case reviews and recommendations against deportation, protecting their rights within immigration enforcement.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates system to identify noncitizen veterans pre-removal and recommend against removal, protecting benefit access and service recognition95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 449: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.

This bill (HR 449) would allow U.S. nationals (primarily residents of U.S. territories like Puerto Rico) to become U.S. citizens more easily. It waives standard naturalization requirements such as state residency, educational testing, and application fees for those who have continuously resided in a U.S. territory since birth or serve in military/civilian roles requiring citizenship. Key provisions include expedited processing without needing to relocate, potential waiver of personal interviews, and reduced fees for these applicants. The bill directly affects U.S. nationals in territories who seek citizenship to serve in the military, secure clearances, or access full citizenship rights.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill waives naturalization barriers (residency, fees, testing) for U.S. territory residents, expediting citizenship and advancing immigrant integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · House Dec 10, 2025

HR 6565: Reuniting Families Act

HR 6565, the Reuniting Families Act, would significantly reform family-based immigration by reclassifying spouses, permanent partners, and minor children of legal permanent residents as "immediate relatives," eliminating current visa backlogs for these family members. The bill creates a new legal definition of "permanent partner" to provide equal treatment for same-sex partners in immigration processes, expanding eligibility for family-based visas. It increases the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrant visas and adjusts allocation numbers to reduce processing delays, while also providing specific relief for orphans, widows, widowers, and certain Filipino veterans. The bill also expands refugee family reunification provisions and increases diversity visa numbers from 55,000 to 80,000. These changes would directly affect family members seeking to reunite with U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents through family-based immigration pathways.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEliminates visa backlogs for family members, expands eligibility including same-sex partners, directly advancing family reunification in immigration policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4895: Afghan Adjustment Act

HR 4895, the Afghan Adjustment Act, creates a pathway to conditional permanent resident status for Afghans who supported U.S. military or government efforts in Afghanistan. Eligible individuals include Afghan citizens or nationals who were employed by or on behalf of U.S. forces, worked with U.S. intelligence, or were part of specific Afghan security forces (including members of the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces), and who served for at least one year during the relevant period. The bill establishes a 4-year conditional period before full permanent residency is granted, requires security checks similar to refugee processing, prohibits fees for processing applications, and creates a referral system for processing applications from Afghans still in Afghanistan. It also provides eligibility for benefits available to refugees and establishes an Interagency Task Force to oversee implementation.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates pathway to conditional permanent residency for Afghan allies who supported U.S. efforts, advancing immigrant rights and protections95% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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passed · United States · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 4638: Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill makes harming law enforcement animals a deportable offense for non-citizens, restricting immigration status and increasing enforcement.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3529: Protect Patriot Parents Act

This bill helps parents of U.S. military members obtain immigration status by removing common barriers. It exempts qualifying parents from certain inadmissibility rules, such as criminal history checks (unless related to their immigration status), and allows waivers for other issues. Parents who were previously removed from the U.S. can now apply for visas from abroad, and may temporarily enter the U.S. to reunite with their citizen child while their application is processed. To qualify, a parent must be the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen child who served in the military (active duty or honorably discharged).

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves immigration barriers for military parents, exempts from inadmissibility rules, and enables visa access - directly advancing immigrant rights and services for a specific group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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