Issue · Immigration
Immigration
Every immigration bill, vote, and legislator stance in Virginia, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.
Total bills
133
119th Congress
Top supporter
James R. Walkinshaw
82% support rate
Top opponent
Jennifer A. Kiggans
19% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators
Who's moving immigration in Virginia
| Legislator | Party | Stance | Support rate | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James R. Walkinshaw
House · District 11
|
D |
Strong +
|
82% | 98 |
|
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
House · District 3
|
D |
Strong +
|
81% | 150 |
|
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
House · District 8
|
D |
Strong +
|
81% | 146 |
|
Jennifer L. McClellan
House · District 4
|
D |
Strong +
|
81% | 150 |
|
Suhas Subramanyam
House · District 10
|
D |
Support
|
73% | 149 |
|
Jennifer A. Kiggans
House · District 2
|
R |
Strong −
|
19% | 150 |
|
Robert J. Wittman
House · District 1
|
R |
Strong −
|
19% | 150 |
|
H. Morgan Griffith
House · District 9
|
R |
Strong −
|
19% | 149 |
|
Ben Cline
House · District 6
|
R |
Strong −
|
19% | 149 |
|
John J. McGuire III
House · District 5
|
R |
Strong −
|
19% | 149 |
Showing 1–10 of 133
bills
All immigration bills
HR 10222: No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act
Topics
✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits HUD grant funds for sanctuary jurisdictions, directly restricting housing development and assistance funding based on immigration policy.
✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill penalizes sanctuary jurisdictions by cutting HUD funds, restricting local protections for immigrants and limiting their access to housing services.
HR 10297: El Salvador TPS Act of 2026
Topics
✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill mandates granting Temporary Protected Status to El Salvador nationals, providing legal protection and work authorization, which directly supports immigrant rights.
✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill grants Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which includes explicit work authorization for eligible individuals from El Salvador, thereby protecting their employment rights.
Sub-Topics
Work Authorization
S 5331: Protect American Values Act of 2026
Topics
✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits the use of federal funds to enforce a specific DHS rule, directly restricting government spending and limiting fiscal resources for immigration enforcement.
✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill prohibits federal enforcement of rules that could restrict immigrants' access to medical care, thereby protecting healthcare access for this population.
✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe bill prohibits federal funds for enforcing the 'Public Charge' rule, thereby protecting immigrants from restrictions on accessing essential services like food and medical care.
HR 10045: Protect American Values Act
HR 9724: End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act
Sub-Topics
Citizenship & Naturalization
HRES 1450: Condemning all forms of hate.
Topics
✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill advocates for hate crime prevention, victim support, and culturally accessible resources, aligning with protecting civil rights and enhancing justice for vulnerable groups.
✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly advocates for funding programs and education initiatives to prevent hate crimes and support vulnerable groups.
✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly calls for mental health resources and culturally accessible programs for vulnerable groups, directly supporting healthcare access and services.
✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly condemns xenophobia and advocates for culturally accessible support services for immigrants, indicating a protective stance.
Sub-Topics
Mental Health
HR 9579: Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act
Topics
✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes an office to oversee civil rights compliance and investigate profiling/abuses by DHS employees, enhancing accountability and protecting civil liberties within law enforcement.
✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes a DHS office to protect civil rights and prevent profiling, directly supporting immigrant protections.
HR 9944: TPS Review Act
Sub-Topics
Work Authorization
S 5012: Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act
Topics
✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes federal grants to help internationally educated professionals integrate, addressing workforce shortages and improving access.
✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill authorizes federal grants to help internationally educated professionals integrate into the U.S. workforce through licensing assistance and training.
✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill authorizes federal grants to help internationally educated professionals integrate into the workforce, addressing shortages and expanding employment opportunities.