Immigration (DACA & Dreamers)

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 27, 2026

S 5138: Fairness for Immigrant Families Act of 2026

The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act of 2026 aims to protect immigrant families by modifying rules that separate parents from their U.S. citizen children and by expanding relief options for those facing deportation. Key provisions include eliminating certain bars on reentry for individuals who have been removed, allowing parents of U.S. citizens to have their removal reviewed before it is executed, and prohibiting the removal of DACA recipients while their status is active or pending renewal. The bill also establishes new protections for victims of crime and civil rights activists by generally shielding them from removal proceedings unless they pose a specific threat to public safety. To support these changes, the legislation creates new requirements for immigration consultants to clearly disclose their non-attorney status and mandates increased transparency regarding government fees and processing backlogs. Additionally, the act authorizes funding for state and local programs designed to combat immigration fraud and protect consumers from deceptive practices.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly protects immigrant families, prevents deportations, and expands relief options for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Detention Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026

The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive standards for the treatment, care, and placement of noncitizen children in immigration custody, primarily affecting the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. Key provisions include a prohibition on separating children from their parents or guardians unless there is clear and convincing evidence of an imminent threat, alongside requirements for rapid family reunification and the elimination of family detention facilities. The bill mandates that children be housed in state-licensed facilities that provide trauma-informed care, adequate medical and educational services, and access to legal representation, while also phasing out large congregate care settings in favor of family-based placements. Furthermore, it creates an independent Office of the Ombudsperson to monitor compliance, investigates age assessments that ban invasive medical procedures, and enforces strict data privacy rules to prevent information from custody cases from being used in immigration removal proceedings.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects noncitizen children from separation and mandates family reunification, directly advancing immigrant rights and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Detention Sanctuary Policies Tags Children

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5037: MediKids Act

The MediKids Act expands Medicaid eligibility to cover children and young adults up to age 26, regardless of their immigration status, and establishes a system for automatic enrollment of newborns that allows parents to opt out if other qualifying health coverage is available. The bill ensures that states provide full federal funding for these expanded groups and extends specific pediatric health services, such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), to individuals up to age 26. Additionally, the legislation modifies tax rules to prevent this new Medicaid coverage from counting as minimum essential coverage for the purpose of individual health insurance tax penalties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands Medicaid eligibility and ensures full federal funding for new groups, directly increasing government spending on public health services.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid eligibility, ensures full federal funding, and extends pediatric health services, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly expands Medicaid eligibility to children and young adults regardless of immigration status, directly protecting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9414: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to increase financial aid for college students by raising the maximum Pell Grant amount to $15,000 by the 2031-2032 award year and ensuring the program is fully funded through mandatory spending rather than annual appropriations. The bill also expands eligibility for students who receive means-tested government benefits by automatically assigning them a lower financial need score, while simultaneously allowing Dreamer students - undocumented immigrants who meet specific criteria such as graduating high school or serving in the military - to qualify for federal aid. Additional provisions restore the total number of semesters a student can receive Pell Grants from 12 to 18 and adjust the rules for satisfactory academic progress to reduce penalties for students who struggle to meet grade requirements. Finally, the legislation restores Pell Grant eligibility for some students who previously received outside scholarships and sets the law's effective date for July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases Pell Grant funding and expands eligibility, directly enhancing higher education access and financial aid.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly expands eligibility for Dreamer students by lowering financial need scores, directly supporting undocumented immigrants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 9134: Protecting Student Privacy Act

The Protecting Student Privacy Act prevents federal student aid data from being shared with immigration enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing immigration laws. This rule applies to information held by the Department of Education regarding students and their financial contributors, such as parents or spouses, and blocks its use for arrests, interviews, or surveillance by the Department of Homeland Security and other authorized entities. The law includes specific exceptions for court orders related to criminal offenses and for cases where a student or contributor voluntarily and without pressure consents to sharing their information. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Education to report any unauthorized disclosures to Congress and states that this new rule overrides any conflicting state or local laws.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student privacy and prevents federal aid data from being used for immigration enforcement, thereby safeguarding educational access and reducing barriers for students and families.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prevents sharing student aid data with immigration enforcement, limiting cooperation and protecting immigrant families from surveillance.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by preventing student aid data from being shared with immigration enforcement, protecting digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 4411: Investing in the American Dream Act

The Investing in the American Dream Act expands eligibility for Small Business Administration loans to include businesses owned by certain immigrants, such as refugees, asylees, and individuals with deferred action. To qualify, these businesses must be located in the United States and at least 51 percent owned and controlled by U.S. citizens or nationals of the United States. The law explicitly states that businesses meeting these ownership and location requirements cannot be denied loans solely because they are owned by eligible immigrants. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not grant the SBA authority to increase the 51 percent ownership threshold for any type of loan.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands SBA loan eligibility to businesses owned by refugees, asylees, and deferred action individuals, directly supporting immigrant economic integration.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands SBA loan eligibility for immigrant-owned businesses, facilitating access to capital for employment creation and economic stability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2026

HR 8683: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.

This bill aims to make permanent the rules for Optional Practical Training, which allows international students to work in the United States after completing their studies. It directly affects F-1 visa holders by codifying their ability to gain up to 24 months of work experience related to their field of study, or up to 48 months if they studied science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. The legislation also directs the Department of Homeland Security to classify nursing as a STEM field, thereby extending the longer work authorization period to nursing graduates. By adding these provisions to federal law, the bill ensures that these work opportunities remain consistent and legally defined for future students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill makes Optional Practical Training permanent, enhancing educational access and career opportunities for international students.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill codifies Optional Practical Training, allowing F-1 visa holders to work legally after graduation, thereby strengthening immigrant integration and access to services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill codifies Optional Practical Training, expanding legal work opportunities for international graduates and strengthening labor participation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 8563: Investing in the American Dream Act

The Investing in the American Dream Act expands eligibility for Small Business Administration loans to include small businesses owned by certain non-citizens. Specifically, it allows businesses to qualify if they are at least 51 percent owned and controlled by individuals who are lawfully present in the United States and authorized to work, such as refugees, asylees, permanent residents, and specific nonimmigrant visa holders. The bill also permits businesses owned by individuals living outside the United States to apply for these loans. This change aims to broaden access to federal financial support for small enterprises by removing previous restrictions based on the citizenship or permanent residency status of the business owners.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands SBA loan eligibility to lawfully present non-citizens, directly supporting immigrant economic integration and access to services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8369: No ICE in Schools Act

The "No ICE in Schools Act" proposes to prevent educational agencies and institutions from releasing student records or other personal information for immigration enforcement purposes. It directly affects schools and colleges receiving federal funds, as well as students whose data might be sought by immigration enforcement. The bill amends existing law to prohibit federal funds from being provided to any educational entity that releases such information without specific written consent from the student's parents. This parental consent must detail the records, reasons for release, and recipient, with a copy provided to the parents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by limiting immigration enforcement access to student data, reducing fear and encouraging community engagement with law enforcement.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student privacy and educational access by preventing immigration enforcement from accessing school records, thereby strengthening educational institutions and student rights.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prevents schools from sharing student data with ICE, protecting immigrant students from enforcement actions and limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy by prohibiting schools from sharing information with immigration enforcement without consent, directly supporting digital rights and data privacy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 8013: Keep Innovators in America Act

This bill, known as the Keep Innovators in America Act, modifies immigration rules for international students in the United States. It allows students on F-1 visas to work in their field of study after completing their degree requirements, provided the Department of Homeland Security approves the terms. The legislation also permits these students to maintain their student status while their family petitions for permanent residency are pending or approved. These changes aim to extend work opportunities for international graduates without altering their primary student visa classification.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands work opportunities for international students, enhancing educational access and retention of skilled graduates in the US.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill expands work opportunities for international students and maintains their status during family residency petitions, supporting immigrant integration and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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