Immigration

in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5604: National Guard Proper Use Act

HR 5604, the National Guard Proper Use Act, prohibits military and National Guard personnel from being ordered to enforce federal immigration laws. It adds new sections to military law (Title 10 for active forces and Title 32 for the National Guard), explicitly stating members cannot be directed to perform duties related to immigration enforcement. This directly affects military commanders who might attempt to assign such tasks and ensures National Guard members remain focused on their core missions, not civilian immigration enforcement. The bill references the Posse Comitatus Act (18 U.S.C. §1385), a longstanding law that limits military involvement in domestic law enforcement. It clarifies existing legal boundaries without creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits National Guard from enforcing federal immigration laws, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement - aligns with immigrant protection indicators95% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Mar 7, 2026

HR 1913: BLOC Act

The BLOC Act withholds federal highway construction funds from local governments (like cities or counties) that do not require officials to notify Homeland Security within 48 hours before releasing certain undocumented immigrants detained for at least 48 hours. Specifically, it blocks funding for infrastructure projects if a jurisdiction lacks a policy mandating such notifications for aliens determined by DHS to be unlawfully present. This directly affects local governments operating detention facilities and receiving federal transportation funds, requiring them to comply with DHS notification protocols to maintain funding. The bill does not change immigration law but ties federal infrastructure funding to cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local governments to notify DHS about undocumented immigrants, requiring cooperation with federal enforcement and restricting local protections for immigrants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HRES 754: Recognizing the psychological impact of immigration enforcement overreach on individuals, their families, and their community.

HRES 754 is a House resolution recognizing the psychological harm caused by current immigration enforcement practices, specifically affecting undocumented immigrants, their families (including 5.5 million U.S.-citizen children living with undocumented relatives), and communities. It condemns ICE tactics that undermine due process and Fourth Amendment rights, such as expedited deportations and courthouse arrests, and calls for Congress to oversee ICE detention centers and monitor policy implementation. The resolution also requests federal agencies collect data on mental health impacts and collaborate with nonprofits to provide culturally appropriate mental health services to affected communities. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but formally acknowledges documented psychological effects like anxiety, family separation trauma, and disrupted community stability.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCondemns ICE tactics violating due process/4th amendment, calls for oversight to protect civil rights in immigration enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCondemns ICE enforcement tactics causing psychological harm, calls for Congress oversight of detention centers, aligns with protecting immigrant rights and limiting enforcement overreach.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 3602: Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026

This bill clarifies the "public charge" rule for immigration, defining it as an immigrant likely to receive public benefits for more than 12 months in any 36-month period. It specifically lists benefits to count - including Medicaid (excluding emergency care for children/pregnant women), food stamps, housing aid, and health subsidies - and requires sponsors to prove financial ability at 125% of the federal poverty line. Applicants deemed likely to become a public charge may need to post a $10,000 bond, forfeitable if they receive benefits within 10 years. The rule applies to all visa and status applications filed after the effective date, excluding refugees, asylees, and military families.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly includes Medicaid (non-emergency) in public charge rule, restricting immigrant access to healthcare coverage, directly limiting a key public health program.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill explicitly lists 'housing aid' as a public benefit under public charge rule, requiring 125% poverty income proof and $10k bond, restricting immigrant access to housing assistance.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts immigrant access to Medicaid, food stamps, and housing aid by tightening public charge rule and requiring financial bonds at 125% poverty line.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Citizenship & Naturalization Detention Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4349: Stop GAPS Act of 2025

This bill requires the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to track unaccompanied alien children (UACs) who are in the U.S. and in ongoing immigration proceedings after being released from Homeland Security custody. It also mandates ORR to work with states to find placements for these children. The bill amends federal regulations by removing a specific paragraph (45 CFR §410.1201(a)(6)) related to UAC processing. It directly affects UACs in immigration cases and the federal/state agencies managing their care. The key change is creating a formal tracking system and placement coordination requirement for this vulnerable population.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires ORR to track UACs and coordinate state placements, enhancing child services in immigration cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 3779: ICE Out of Our Faces Act

The ICE Out of Our Faces Act prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from using facial recognition, voice recognition, or other biometric surveillance technology for immigration enforcement. It directly affects ICE, CBP, and 287(g) deputized officers by banning their acquisition, possession, or use of such technology in the U.S. The bill requires immediate deletion of all existing biometric data collected by these officers within 30 days and makes evidence obtained in violation inadmissible in court. Violations could lead to lawsuits by affected individuals or state attorneys general, with possible damages, penalties, or injunctive relief.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans biometric surveillance by ICE/CBP, protecting civil liberties and reducing law enforcement overreach in immigration enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBans biometric surveillance by state enforcement officers, limiting immigration enforcement tools and protecting immigrant privacy.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits ICE/CBP from using biometric surveillance tech, directly restricting its application in immigration enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' stance on tech overreach.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 8, 2025

S 2212: VISIBLE Act

S 2212, the VISIBLE Act, requires immigration enforcement officers to visibly display their agency name and either their last name or unique badge number during all public-facing immigration enforcement activities in the United States. This applies to officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and other authorized personnel during actions like stops, arrests, raids, or warrant service. The bill mandates that this identification be clearly legible from 25 feet away on outermost clothing, prohibits non-medical face coverings that obscure it (except in covert operations or hazardous conditions), and requires annual reports to Congress on compliance and disciplinary actions. It aims to increase transparency during immigration enforcement interactions where the public may be present.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires visible ID for immigration officers during enforcement, enhancing accountability in law enforcement interactions, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires transparency in enforcement (officer ID), aligning with immigrant rights protection by increasing accountability during stops/arrests.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1123: College Employment Accountability Act

This bill requires colleges and universities receiving federal student aid to comply with U.S. immigration law regarding employment of unauthorized workers. Specifically, it mandates that institutions participate in the E-Verify program (which checks employment eligibility) and prohibits them from receiving federal funds if they violate immigration employment rules. The Department of Homeland Security will monitor E-Verify participation every six months and notify the Education Department if an institution fails to comply. This directly affects any accredited college or university seeking federal student aid or institutional grants under the Higher Education Act.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates E-Verify use by colleges, requiring compliance with federal immigration employment rules, thus enforcing federal enforcement policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 5108: Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

HR 5108 prohibits U.S. states from receiving federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds if they issue driver licenses to individuals without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, or if they restrict government entities from sharing immigration enforcement data with Homeland Security. States violating these rules must return unspent federal grant funds within 30 days and remain ineligible for future grants until they pass laws requiring driver license eligibility proof and permitting immigration data sharing. The bill directly affects states that currently issue licenses to undocumented immigrants or block information sharing with federal immigration authorities. It imposes concrete financial penalties rather than altering driver licensing rules themselves.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts driver licenses for undocumented immigrants and mandates data sharing with federal enforcement, directly limiting immigrant services and increasing state cooperation with immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 218: State Immigration Enforcement Act

HR 218, the State Immigration Enforcement Act, allows states and local governments to create and enforce their own criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations that mirror federal immigration law. It permits states to impose penalties (criminal or civil) for the same conduct prohibited under federal immigration law, but only if those penalties do not exceed the corresponding federal penalties. This bill directly affects states and local law enforcement agencies by giving them authority to enforce immigration-related violations through state-level penalties. The law does not change federal immigration law but establishes a framework for states to implement parallel enforcement mechanisms within defined limits.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEnables states to impose criminal/civil penalties for immigration violations mirroring federal law, increasing state-level enforcement authority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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