Scorecard

Daniel Goldman's Scorecard

38 out of 218 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

H.R. 9457 • June 25, 2026

Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9374 • June 24, 2026

Find Our Families Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9314 • June 15, 2026

DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9322 • June 15, 2026

Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9259 • June 11, 2026

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9270 • June 11, 2026

Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8740 • June 10, 2026

Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3429 • June 9, 2026

US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act

This bill requires the Department of State to seek to enter negotiations with the governments of Japan and South Korea with the goal of establishing regular trilateral meetings (referred to as the US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue ) to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2 • June 9, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted No

Not Aligned

H.R. 9147 • June 4, 2026

Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9099 • June 2, 2026

DHS Release Transparency Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8582 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8494 • Apr. 24, 2026

To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7380 • Apr. 20, 2026

IRAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1689 • Apr. 16, 2026

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8223 • Apr. 10, 2026

RECOUP Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4638 • Mar. 19, 2026

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.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1958 • Mar. 18, 2026

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1422 • Mar. 17, 2026

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7961 • Mar. 17, 2026

H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7836 • Mar. 5, 2026

Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7709 • Feb. 26, 2026

Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7608 • Feb. 20, 2026

Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7615 • Feb. 20, 2026

RELIEF Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7621 • Feb. 20, 2026

Stop ICE Election Militarization Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7622 • Feb. 20, 2026

Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 72 • Feb. 11, 2026

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1531 • Feb. 9, 2026

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7392 • Feb. 6, 2026

To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7395 • Feb. 6, 2026

NO ICE ADs Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7347 • Feb. 5, 2026

Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7335 • Feb. 4, 2026

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7345 • Feb. 4, 2026

Studying Disastrous Impacts of Mass Deportation Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7346 • Feb. 4, 2026

Drain ICE Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7284 • Jan. 30, 2026

ICE OUT Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3307 • Jan. 21, 2026

Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7161 • Jan. 20, 2026

No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7119 • Jan. 16, 2026

DHS Use of Force Oversight Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7088 • Jan. 15, 2026

NO NATO for Purchase Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7016 • Jan. 12, 2026

No Funds for NATO Invasion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6915 • Dec. 19, 2025

To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Venezuela, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6890 • Dec. 18, 2025

PROTECT Immigration Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6736 • Dec. 16, 2025

ARMAS Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6670 • Dec. 11, 2025

Temporary Family Visitation Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6521 • Dec. 9, 2025

Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6497 • Dec. 5, 2025

Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6389 • Dec. 4, 2025

Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6397 • Dec. 4, 2025

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6469 • Dec. 4, 2025

FREEDOM Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6349 • Dec. 2, 2025

Migrant Due Process Protection Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4423 • Dec. 1, 2025

No New Burma Funds Act

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to advocate and vote for a continued pause on IBRD disbursements and new financing commitments to Burma unless the Department of the Treasury determines this is not in the national interest.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6286 • Nov. 21, 2025

Indo-Pacific Partner and Ally Tariff Repeal Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6151 • Nov. 19, 2025

Global Respect Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6056 • Nov. 17, 2025

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5941 • Nov. 7, 2025

Restoring Access for Detainees Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5973 • Nov. 7, 2025

Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3486 • Sept. 11, 2025

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

Stop Illegal Reentry Act This bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 5333 • Sept. 11, 2025

9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5274 • Sept. 10, 2025

Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5073 • Sept. 3, 2025

INFORM Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4995 • Aug. 19, 2025

Enduring Welcome Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1569 • Aug. 15, 2025

CATCH Fentanyl Act

Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act or the CATCH Fentanyl Act This bill establishes a pilot program for improving the inspection of conveyances or modes of transportation at land ports of entry along U.S. borders to detect contraband, illegal drugs, illegal weapons, human smuggling, and threats. Specifically, the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4696 • July 23, 2025

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4703 • July 23, 2025

To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4516 • July 17, 2025

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4456 • July 16, 2025

Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4176 • June 27, 2025

No Secret Police Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4245 • June 27, 2025

GLOBE Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2056 • June 12, 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities, except for certain instances involving witnesses and victims of crime.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 4004 • June 12, 2025

No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3763 • June 5, 2025

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3727 • June 4, 2025

Supporting American Allies Act

This bill exempts articles imported into the United States from Israel or Ukraine from additional tariffs imposed by an April 2, 2025, executive order . On April 2, 2025, President Donald J.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3405 • May 14, 2025

Suspending Transfer of Property for Improper Trump Use Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3368 • May 13, 2025

Born in the USA Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1503 • May 7, 2025

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to deny or revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3101 • Apr. 30, 2025

SHIELD Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3104 • Apr. 30, 2025

Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025

This bill provides a streamlined process for certain Ukrainian nationals (including accompanying spouse and children) who are living in the United States to receive lawful permanent resident status.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3127 • Apr. 30, 2025

Fairness to Freedom Act of 2025

This bill establishes a right to legal representation in certain immigration proceedings (e.g., removal and immigration bond hearings) at the government's expense for individuals who cannot afford representation. The bill also establishes various entities to facilitate such legal representation.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3045 • Apr. 28, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2851 • Apr. 10, 2025

WISE Act

Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act or the WISE Act This bill expands eligibility for U nonimmigrant visas (victims of criminal activity) and prohibits immigration enforcement activities in specified areas.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2602 • Apr. 2, 2025

Defending American Diplomacy Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2510 • Mar. 31, 2025

American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2366 • Mar. 26, 2025

American Families United Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to exercise discretion in certain immigration cases. Under this bill, DOJ or DHS may, on a case-by-case basis, exercise discretion by declining to remove a non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2346 • Mar. 25, 2025

Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2118 • Mar. 14, 2025

Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2129 • Mar. 14, 2025

No Round Up Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1589 • Feb. 27, 2025

American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1229 • Feb. 12, 2025

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 692 • Feb. 10, 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1114 • Feb. 7, 2025

L’Ouverture Economic Development Plan for Haiti Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1056 • Feb. 6, 2025

To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.

This bill allows a national of the Czech Republic to qualify for E-1 nonimmigrant status if the Czech Republic provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1061 • Feb. 6, 2025

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 924 • Feb. 4, 2025

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 944 • Feb. 4, 2025

Access to Counsel Act

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 630 • Jan. 22, 2025

Neighbors Not Enemies Act

This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 22, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 30 • Jan. 16, 2025

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 23 • Jan. 9, 2025

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 29 • Jan. 7, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 10504 • Dec. 18, 2024

Family Reunification Task Force Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 10237 • Dec. 17, 2024

CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3194 • Dec. 17, 2024

U.S. Citizenship Act

This bill establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals. The bill also replaces the term alien with noncitizen in the immigration statutes and addresses other related issues. Specifically, the bill establishes a new status of lawful prospective immigrant .

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5145 • Dec. 17, 2024

WISE Act of 2023

Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act of 2023 or the WISE Act of 2023 This bill expands eligibility for U nonimmigrant visas (victims of criminal activity) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6417 • Dec. 17, 2024

Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products that were produced at any refinery that uses crude oil originating in Russia. Current law prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous…

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9668 • Dec. 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act

Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a working group to assess and improve efforts to address security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3012 • Nov. 20, 2024

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8368 • Nov. 20, 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3334 • Sept. 25, 2024

STOP CCP Act

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1)…

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 5717 • Sept. 20, 2024

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 9707 • Sept. 19, 2024

Transnational Repression Reporting Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5179 • Sept. 18, 2024

Anti-BDS Labeling Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 7909 • Sept. 18, 2024

Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1425 • Sept. 11, 2024

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 9456 • Sept. 11, 2024

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1103 • Sept. 10, 2024

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9299 • Aug. 2, 2024

IRAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9217 • July 30, 2024

Destination Reception Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7914 • July 11, 2024

Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8936 • July 11, 2024

Rohingya GAP Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 9023 • July 11, 2024

Keep STEM Graduates in America Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8980 • July 10, 2024

SHIELD Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 138 • June 12, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This act addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of a federal law concerning U.S.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8679 • June 11, 2024

To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8282 • June 4, 2024

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8536 • May 23, 2024

PROKID Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 8369 • May 16, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 7343 • May 15, 2024

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 529 • Apr. 30, 2024

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

This bill extends the customs waters territory of the United States. Under current law, customs waters means waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8038 • Apr. 20, 2024

21st Century Peace through Strength Act

Highlights: This bill establishes law on various foreign policy matters. For example, the bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) associated with transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl; authorizes the President to seize and transfer certain Russian sovereign…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4691 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 5947 • Apr. 17, 2024

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 6046 • Apr. 17, 2024

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6323 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023

This bill modifies the authority of the President to waive restrictions on certain U.S. accounts of foreign financial institutions that have facilitated significant financial transactions on behalf of the Central Bank of Iran, certain Iranian financial institutions, or certain Iranian nationals.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 3033 • Apr. 16, 2024

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4681 • Apr. 16, 2024

Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to engage in activities or transactions to contribute to the illicit production and proliferation of captagon. Captagon is a marketing name for amphetamine-type stimulants.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5826 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

This bill allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5917 • Apr. 16, 2024

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6015 • Apr. 16, 2024

Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that transactions exempted from sanctions on Iran for humanitarian purposes do not facilitate (1) the purchase of goods or services involving a person designated for imposition of sanctions, (2) support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6245 • Apr. 16, 2024

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders. The bill also requires U.S. financial institutions to close reported accounts and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign financial institutions.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6603 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Technology for Terror Act

This bill requires the United States to regulate the export of certain foreign-produced items related to Iran. Such foreign-produced items to be controlled are items that are (1) direct products of or produced in a plant that is a direct product of U.S.-origin technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations and specified in a covered Export…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5921 • Apr. 15, 2024

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023

This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5923 • Apr. 15, 2024

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. U.S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7439 • Apr. 10, 2024

Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Combat Transnational Repression Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 7866 • Apr. 2, 2024

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 7511 • Mar. 7, 2024

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 2766 • Feb. 15, 2024

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 533 • Feb. 15, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of U.S.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5375 • Feb. 15, 2024

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3202 • Feb. 14, 2024

Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal officials or employees from taking any action to recognize a Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad. The bill also expands existing sanctions related to the Syrian conflict to cover additional activities and persons (individuals and entities).

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7288 • Feb. 7, 2024

Armenian Protection Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6976 • Feb. 1, 2024

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 6678 • Jan. 31, 2024

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 6679 • Jan. 31, 2024

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5862 • Jan. 17, 2024

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.

This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions. For example, this bill authorizes CBP to add functions to existing positions that perform these revenue functions. CBP may also establish new job series and grades for personnel that perform these functions.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7028 • Jan. 17, 2024

Keeping Our Promise Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 839 • Jan. 12, 2024

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6618 • Dec. 6, 2023

ARMAS Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6381 • Dec. 5, 2023

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6553 • Dec. 1, 2023

To require the waiver of costs of activities relating to the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5283 • Nov. 30, 2023

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted No

Not Aligned

H.R. 5961 • Nov. 30, 2023

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act

This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign financial institutions and international financial institutions that process, participate in, or facilitate a transaction involving certain Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden administration permitted to be transferred from…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 6404 • Nov. 14, 2023

Disarming Cartels Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3774 • Nov. 3, 2023

SHIP Act

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act or the SHIP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons that knowingly transport, process, refine, or otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products (including petrochemicals) originating in Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6201 • Nov. 2, 2023

Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6205 • Nov. 2, 2023

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 340 • Nov. 1, 2023

Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6145 • Nov. 1, 2023

Immigration Court Efficiency and Children's Court Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5955 • Oct. 25, 2023

Safe Return Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4665 • Sept. 28, 2023

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 5683 • Sept. 22, 2023

Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act of 2023

This bill directs and authorizes certain actions aimed at supporting Armenia in its conflict with Azerbaijan. For example, the bill repeals presidential waiver authority that allows for certain foreign assistance to Azerbaijan; authorizes foreign military financing grants to Armenia for FY2024; requires the Department of State to submit a detailed strategy…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 89 • Sept. 14, 2023

Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3152 • Sept. 12, 2023

Fight CRIME Act

Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act or the Fight CRIME Act This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Iran's missile program. The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., foreign individuals, entities, and states) that are knowingly involved with Iran or Iran-aligned entities in certain…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 589 • Sept. 12, 2023

MAHSA Act

Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5248 • Aug. 22, 2023

Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the detention or removal of certain nationals of Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos. Specifically, this protection from detention or removal shall apply to nationals of these countries who (1) entered the United States on or before January 1, 2008, (2) have continuously resided in the United States since entry, and (3) are subject to a final…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5155 • Aug. 4, 2023

Temporary Family Visitation Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 5127 • Aug. 1, 2023

Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the average waiting time to get a visitor visa interview at each diplomatic or consular post. For each post where the average waiting time is longer than 300 days, the State Department must temporarily reassign personnel at that post to shorten the waiting time.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3941 • July 19, 2023

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 4709 • July 18, 2023

U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2023

This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Department of Defense in carrying out research, development, test, and evaluation activities, on a joint basis with Israel, to establish capabilities for countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 813 • July 17, 2023

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4569 • July 12, 2023

Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2023

This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran who is subject to removal.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4422 • June 30, 2023

Global Respect Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4309 • June 22, 2023

ASPIRE Act

Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment Act or the ASPIRE Act This bill addresses issues related to asylum applicants and migrants, including by directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 16 • June 15, 2023

American Dream and Promise Act of 2023

This bill provides certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3099 • June 13, 2023

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.) The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4048 • June 12, 2023

Venezuelan Adjustment Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant lawful permanent resident status to qualifying nationals of Venezuela. A national of Venezuela shall be eligible if that individual (1) applies for lawful permanent resident status no later than three years after this bill's enactment, (2) entered the United States on or before December…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 4050 • June 12, 2023

GLOBE Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3907 • June 7, 2023

United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2023

This bill increases and extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing counties that identify and support local solutions to sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage. The U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3808 • June 5, 2023

Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023

This bill makes an additional 20,000 special immigrant visas available to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. (Generally, these visas are available to individuals who were employed in Afghanistan by the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force for at least one year.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3792 • June 1, 2023

U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill modifies and extends certain authorities related to Israel. For example, the bill extends the authorization for the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer certain defense items to Israel; extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries related to water resources, agriculture, and…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3654 • May 24, 2023

Transnational Repression Policy Act

This bill seeks to reduce transnational repression (the actions of foreign governments to intimidate, silence, or harm members of diaspora and exile communities to prevent them from exercising their human rights).

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3610 • May 23, 2023

Neighbors Not Enemies Act

This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2494 • May 17, 2023

POLICE Act of 2023

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted No

Not Aligned

H.R. 3442 • May 17, 2023

America’s CHILDREN Act of 2023

America's CHILDREN Act of 2023 or the Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues. Specifically, this bill allows a non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2 • May 11, 2023

Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill makes various changes to immigration law, including by imposing limits on asylum eligibility and requiring employers to use an electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. DIVISION A--BORDER SECURITY This division requires certain actions related to border security. (Sec.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • Apr. 28, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 2760 • Apr. 20, 2023

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1149 • Apr. 19, 2023

Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

This bill requires the Department of State to address the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment (and services). For the purposes of this bill, untrusted telecommunications equipment are those deemed by the Federal Communications Commission to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2697 • Apr. 18, 2023

Fairness to Freedom Act of 2023

This bill establishes a right to legal representation in certain immigration proceedings (e.g., removal and immigration bond hearings) at the government's expense for individuals who cannot afford representation. The bill also establishes various entities to facilitate such legal representation.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1151 • Apr. 17, 2023

USA Act

Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1833 • Mar. 30, 2023

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI+ people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2374 • Mar. 29, 2023

New Way Forward Act

This bill makes changes to immigration enforcement, including ending mandatory detention in certain cases. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may not enter into or extend any contract with any for-profit entity to own or operate a detention facility. The bill provides for various protections related to detaining non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1801 • Mar. 27, 2023

SAFEGUARD Act of 2023

Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2023 or the SAFEGUARD Act of 2023 This bill establishes specified measures to prevent the sale, export, or transfer of defense articles or defense services to foreign countries for use in violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 406 • Mar. 23, 2023

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act

or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 1093 • Mar. 22, 2023

To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on State Department efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States.

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1159 • Mar. 22, 2023

To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.

This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1698 • Mar. 22, 2023

American Families United Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to exercise discretion in certain immigration cases. Under this bill, DOJ or DHS may, on a case-by-case basis, exercise discretion by declining to remove a non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1643 • Mar. 17, 2023

New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023

This bill provides assistance to immigrants, including refugees, and addresses issues related to naturalization. The bill establishes the National Office of New Americans to (1) welcome and support immigrants, (2) promote and support immigrant integration, and (3) promote the pursuit of U.S. citizenship among immigrants.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1511 • Mar. 9, 2023

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1386 • Mar. 7, 2023

Equal Citizenship for Children Act of 2023

This bill expands the application of automatic acquisition of citizenship for certain children born outside of the United States. Specifically, the bill provides citizenship retroactively to such a child who, while under the age of 18, (1) resided in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (or had a pending application for such status), and (2) was…

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1433 • Mar. 7, 2023

Philippine Human Rights Act

This bill imposes limitations on providing assistance to the police or military of the Philippines. No federal funds may be used to provide such assistance until the Philippines government has taken certain actions, including (1) investigating and successfully prosecuting members of its military and police forces who have violated human rights; (2)…

AFF

Supported

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1325 • Mar. 1, 2023

Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 666 • Jan. 31, 2023

Access to Counsel Act

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

Daniel Goldman

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

STAY INFORMED BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST

The America First Foundation is a Section 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code. As such, contributions to the America First Foundation are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

© 2026 America First Foundation