Immigration

in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7544: Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026

HR 7544, the Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026, amends U.S. immigration law to make certain animal cruelty convictions grounds for denying entry or requiring deportation. The bill adds that non-citizens convicted of (or who admit to) animal cruelty or animal fighting under federal law (18 U.S.C. §§ 48-49) or comparable state/local laws - regardless of whether the offense is a misdemeanor or felony - are inadmissible upon entry and deportable after entry. It directly affects non-citizens with such convictions, expanding existing immigration restrictions to include animal cruelty offenses. The bill creates no new criminal penalties but links existing animal welfare violations to immigration consequences.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill adds animal cruelty convictions as grounds for deportation, restricting immigration access and enforcement under federal immigration law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4316: Fight for the American Dream Act

HR 4316, the "Fight for the American Dream Act," allows individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to enlist in the U.S. military by amending Title 10 of the U.S. Code to recognize DACA employment authorization as valid documentation for enlistment. It directly affects young immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children and hold DACA, enabling them to serve in the armed forces. Key provisions include updating military eligibility rules to include DACA recipients and revising naturalization processes for military members to clarify terms like "active duty." The bill makes procedural changes to existing military and immigration laws without altering citizenship requirements for service members.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill directly enables DACA recipients to enlist in military by recognizing DACA authorization, protecting their rights and integration opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 670: Lady Liberty Act of 2025

HR 670, the Lady Liberty Act of 2025, sets a minimum annual refugee admission target of 125,000 people for fiscal years after 2026. It directly affects the U.S. refugee resettlement program by overriding the President’s usual authority to set admission numbers. The key provision amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that the number of refugees admitted each year cannot fall below 125,000, regardless of presidential determination. This creates a fixed minimum floor for refugee admissions starting in fiscal year 2027.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationSets minimum refugee admissions at 125,000 annually, overriding presidential authority to reduce numbers - directly increases refugee intake, aligning with pro-immigration policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Refugees & Asylum

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in committee · United States · House Feb 21, 2025

HR 1485: Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act

HR 1485, the Alien Removal Not Resort Stays Act, terminates all federal funding for FEMA's Shelter and Services Program starting upon its enactment. It redirects all unobligated funds previously allocated to this program into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for enforcement, detention, and removal operations. The bill directly affects FEMA's disaster shelter program and shifts its budget authority to immigration enforcement activities. This represents a concrete policy change in federal funding priorities, moving resources from disaster relief to immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds FEMA disaster shelter program, redirecting funds to ICE enforcement; aligns with 'defund essential programs' indicator for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRedirects FEMA shelter funds to ICE enforcement, restricting services and increasing removal operations per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 31, 2025

S 1201: Strengthening Immigration Procedures Act of 2025

S 1201, the Strengthening Immigration Procedures Act of 2025, changes how immigrants can challenge ineffective legal representation in removal proceedings. It removes a unique requirement that previously forced immigrants to file complaints with state bar associations before claiming their lawyers performed poorly, which created barriers to fair hearings. The bill instead applies the standard from *Strickland v. Washington* (used in criminal cases) to immigration matters, allowing immigrants to directly argue that their lawyer’s serious errors denied them a fair process. This affects all immigrants facing deportation or removal proceedings who seek to challenge their counsel’s performance, regardless of when their case began.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves barriers for immigrants to challenge ineffective legal representation, applying Strickland standard to protect fair proceedings in removal cases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2025

HR 506: Security First Act

HR 506, the "Security First Act," allocates $110 million annually (2025-2028) for border security grants to state/local law enforcement through the Operation Stonegarden program, funded by a new trust fund using seized monetary instruments at the border. It requires the State Department to assess whether major Mexican cartels (like Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation) and gangs (like Tren de Aragua) meet criteria for foreign terrorist organization designation. The bill mandates a detailed technology needs analysis by DHS within one year, evaluating border security tech gaps, new surveillance systems, and infrastructure to address threats like drug trafficking and human smuggling. This analysis must be updated biannually and includes assessing privacy impacts, staffing needs, and coordination with Mexican law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $110M annually for border security grants, directly funding essential public services and law enforcement programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds border security grants for state enforcement, mandates FTO assessments of cartels - strengthens enforcement measures against immigration-related threats.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Border Security Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 304: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

S 304, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, would amend U.S. immigration law to redefine who qualifies for automatic U.S. citizenship at birth under the 14th Amendment. It specifies that a child born in the U.S. gains citizenship only if one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or a military service member in active duty. This change would exclude children born to undocumented immigrants from automatic birthright citizenship under this definition. The bill explicitly states it would not affect citizenship status for anyone born before its enactment date. The legislation focuses on clarifying the "subject to the jurisdiction" requirement in existing law, not creating new citizenship categories.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, limiting automatic citizenship under 14th Amendment per bill's explicit definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2036: Putting American Students First Act

S 2036 ("Putting American Students First Act") amends the Higher Education Act to establish new citizenship and residency requirements for participation in Federal TRIO programs. It explicitly defines eligible individuals as U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, certain aliens with intent to become permanent residents, citizens of Freely Associated States, CNMI residents, or lawful residents of Freely Associated States. The bill prohibits waivers of these requirements under specific appropriations laws and performance partnership authorities. This change directly affects individuals seeking TRIO program benefits, including college access and support services.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts TRIO program eligibility, limiting federal higher education support access for non-citizens and non-permanent residents per bill's citizenship requirements.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts TRIO program access to specific immigration statuses (excludes undocumented individuals), limiting immigrant eligibility for federal education services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 486: Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act

Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act This bill requires the immediate initiation of removal proceedings against a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) whose visa is revoked on security and related grounds.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates immediate removal proceedings for non-citizens with revoked security visas, increasing state-level enforcement against immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2026

HR 7470: Keep ICE Out of Washington County, Maryland Act

This bill prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration authorities from establishing, operating, expanding, or reopening detention facilities in Washington County, Maryland. It bans the use of federal funds for any such facility in the county and requires all federal agencies to respect local community concerns about immigration detention. Residents, local officials, or the state can legally challenge violations in court. The bill directly affects Washington County residents and local decision-making by preventing federal immigration detention operations in the area.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits ICE detention facilities and limits federal enforcement cooperation in county, aligning with support indicators of restricting immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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