H.R. 9457 • June 25, 2026
Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act
No official summary yet.
56 out of 325 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
Total Score
F
Immigration
F
Foreign Policy
F
Trade
F
Bills That Affected This Grade
H.R. 9374 • June 24, 2026
Find Our Families Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8971 • June 12, 2026
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9259 • June 11, 2026
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9270 • June 11, 2026
Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8740 • June 10, 2026
Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9124 • June 3, 2026
Know Your Rights Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9099 • June 2, 2026
DHS Release Transparency Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8982 • May 21, 2026
Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8744 • May 12, 2026
TREE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8707 • May 7, 2026
No Funds for Iran War Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8582 • Apr. 29, 2026
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
No official summary yet.
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.
H.R. 8436 • Apr. 22, 2026
Cold War Military Force Repeal Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7984 • Mar. 19, 2026
DHS Use of Force Transparency Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7961 • Mar. 17, 2026
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7822 • Mar. 5, 2026
Tariff Relief for Consumers Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7805 • Mar. 4, 2026
Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7709 • Feb. 26, 2026
Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7608 • Feb. 20, 2026
Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7615 • Feb. 20, 2026
RELIEF Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7621 • Feb. 20, 2026
Stop ICE Election Militarization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7521 • Feb. 12, 2026
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba. Specifically, the bill (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to Cuban products, and…
H.R. 7545 • Feb. 12, 2026
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7565 • Feb. 12, 2026
Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3190 • Feb. 11, 2026
BRAVE Burma Act
Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act or the BRAVE Burma Act This bill extends and expands a law imposing sanctions on Burma. The bill also requires the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Burma.
H.R. 7516 • Feb. 11, 2026
No Funds for Forced Labor Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7449 • Feb. 10, 2026
PLATE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7456 • Feb. 9, 2026
Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7347 • Feb. 5, 2026
Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7363 • Feb. 5, 2026
ICE Out of Our Faces Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7335 • Feb. 4, 2026
Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7346 • Feb. 4, 2026
Drain ICE Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7307 • Feb. 2, 2026
SUPPLIES Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7281 • Jan. 30, 2026
Justice for Shireen Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7192 • Jan. 21, 2026
Hands Off Greenland Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7161 • Jan. 20, 2026
No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7119 • Jan. 16, 2026
DHS Use of Force Oversight Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7088 • Jan. 15, 2026
NO NATO for Purchase Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7095 • Jan. 15, 2026
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 of the United States (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their…
H.R. 7038 • Jan. 13, 2026
Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7014 • Jan. 12, 2026
To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7016 • Jan. 12, 2026
No Funds for NATO Invasion Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 670 • Jan. 8, 2026
Lady Liberty Act of 2025
This bill sets a floor of 125,000 for the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each fiscal year beginning in FY2027. Under current law, the President sets the annual cap on refugee admissions at the beginning of each fiscal year.
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.
H.R. 6870 • Dec. 18, 2025
GRACE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6890 • Dec. 18, 2025
PROTECT Immigration Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6736 • Dec. 16, 2025
ARMAS Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6565 • Dec. 10, 2025
Reuniting Families Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6521 • Dec. 9, 2025
Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6497 • Dec. 5, 2025
Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6389 • Dec. 4, 2025
Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6397 • Dec. 4, 2025
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5490 • Dec. 3, 2025
Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
This bill requires the President to (1) impose applicable sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities) responsible for online financial scams against U.S. nationals, and (2) establish an interagency task force to shut down the criminal syndicates perpetuating such scams.
H.R. 6349 • Dec. 2, 2025
Migrant Due Process Protection Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6318 • Nov. 28, 2025
No GOUGE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6149 • Nov. 19, 2025
FAIR Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6151 • Nov. 19, 2025
Global Respect Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6056 • Nov. 17, 2025
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5941 • Nov. 7, 2025
Restoring Access for Detainees Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5973 • Nov. 7, 2025
Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5653 • Oct. 1, 2025
Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5603 • Sept. 26, 2025
Emergency Responder Protection Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5544 • Sept. 23, 2025
Ejiao Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5516 • Sept. 19, 2025
No Coffee Tax Act
No official summary yet.
H.J.Res. 126 • Sept. 19, 2025
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against any organization designated on or after February 20, 2025, as a foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist, any states in which such entities operate, or any non-state organization engaged in illegal drug trafficking unless a…
H.R. 5333 • Sept. 11, 2025
9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5283 • Sept. 10, 2025
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2635 • Sept. 3, 2025
Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China.
H.R. 5073 • Sept. 3, 2025
INFORM Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4995 • Aug. 19, 2025
Enduring Welcome Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4888 • Aug. 5, 2025
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4843 • Aug. 4, 2025
CLEAR ID Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4829 • Aug. 1, 2025
Transnational Repression Policy Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4667 • July 24, 2025
VISIBLE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4696 • July 23, 2025
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
No official summary yet.
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.
H.R. 4542 • July 18, 2025
No Cages in the Everglades Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4516 • July 17, 2025
Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4456 • July 16, 2025
Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4176 • June 27, 2025
No Secret Police Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4245 • June 27, 2025
GLOBE Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4004 • June 12, 2025
No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3828 • June 6, 2025
Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3763 • June 5, 2025
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
No official summary yet.
H.J.Res. 96 • May 15, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.
H.J.Res. 97 • May 15, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.
H.R. 3405 • May 14, 2025
Suspending Transfer of Property for Improper Trump Use Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3368 • May 13, 2025
Born in the USA Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1540 • May 6, 2025
Falun Gong Protection Act
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that have knowingly and directly engaged in or facilitated the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. Sanctions may not be imposed on the importation of goods or with respect to specified transactions related to humanitarian assistance.
H.R. 3101 • Apr. 30, 2025
SHIELD Act
No official summary yet.
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.
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.
H.R. 3045 • Apr. 28, 2025
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
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.
H.R. 2627 • Apr. 3, 2025
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025
This bill addresses issues relating to non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field, including exempting certain such individuals from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year.
H.R. 2602 • Apr. 2, 2025
Defending American Diplomacy Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2604 • Apr. 2, 2025
Protecting Data at the Border Act
This bill limits government access to digital information at the border. A governmental entity may not (1) access the digital contents of electronic equipment of a U.S.
H.R. 2411 • Mar. 27, 2025
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2439 • Mar. 27, 2025
Support UNFPA Funding Act
No official summary yet.
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.
H.R. 1936 • Mar. 25, 2025
No Invading Allies Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2349 • Mar. 25, 2025
Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2129 • Mar. 14, 2025
No Round Up Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2059 • Mar. 11, 2025
To prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1888 • Mar. 5, 2025
Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Conversion Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1841 • Mar. 4, 2025
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1589 • Feb. 27, 2025
American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1585 • Feb. 25, 2025
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.
H.R. 1488 • Feb. 21, 2025
To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1196 • Feb. 11, 2025
Protect U.S. National Security Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1053 • Feb. 6, 2025
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
This bill exempts from immigrant visa limitations the children of certain individuals who were naturalized due to their military service during World War II. Specifically, this applies to the children of veterans who served honorably during World War II in the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
H.R. 669 • Jan. 23, 2025
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025
This bill prohibits using federal funds to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike pursuant to a declaration of war. A first-use nuclear strike is an attack using nuclear weapons against an enemy without confirming that there has been a nuclear strike against the United States, its territories, or its allies.
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.
H.R. 10504 • Dec. 18, 2024
Family Reunification Task Force Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 10237 • Dec. 17, 2024
CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act
No official summary yet.
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 .
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.
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…
H.R. 6515 • Dec. 17, 2024
FOREST Act of 2023
Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2023 or the FOREST Act of 2023 This bill restricts certain commodities produced on illegally deforested land from accessing the U.S. market. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of any product made wholly or in part of a covered commodity produced on illegally deforested land.
H.R. 10341 • Dec. 10, 2024
Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8368 • Nov. 21, 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.
H.R. 9707 • Sept. 19, 2024
Transnational Repression Reporting Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9649 • Sept. 18, 2024
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9567 • Sept. 12, 2024
Protecting Data at the Border Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9244 • Aug. 2, 2024
NO BAN Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9299 • Aug. 2, 2024
IRAN Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9217 • July 30, 2024
Destination Reception Assistance Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8936 • July 11, 2024
Rohingya GAP Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8980 • July 10, 2024
SHIELD Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8863 • June 27, 2024
BRAVE Burma Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8670 • June 7, 2024
Child Status Fairness and Modernization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8617 • June 4, 2024
Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8536 • May 23, 2024
PROKID Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8501 • May 22, 2024
To prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8502 • May 22, 2024
Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6727 • Mar. 21, 2024
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7755 • Mar. 20, 2024
Stateless Protection Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2766 • Feb. 26, 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.
H.R. 533 • Feb. 26, 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.
H.R. 7371 • Feb. 15, 2024
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7288 • Feb. 7, 2024
Armenian Protection Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7263 • Feb. 6, 2024
VISITOR Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7028 • Jan. 17, 2024
Keeping Our Promise Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6839 • Dec. 15, 2023
Immigrant Detained Persons Legal Rights Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6618 • Dec. 6, 2023
ARMAS Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6381 • Dec. 5, 2023
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6424 • Nov. 15, 2023
SIGHT Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6404 • Nov. 14, 2023
Disarming Cartels Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6205 • Nov. 2, 2023
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6145 • Nov. 1, 2023
Immigration Court Efficiency and Children's Court Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5955 • Oct. 25, 2023
Safe Return Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5833 • Sept. 29, 2023
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2023
This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment.
H.R. 5851 • Sept. 29, 2023
Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5855 • Sept. 29, 2023
Jamal Khashoggi Protection of Activists and Press Freedom Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5797 • Sept. 28, 2023
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5560 • Sept. 19, 2023
Reuniting Families Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5477 • Sept. 14, 2023
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2023
This bill addresses issues relating to non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field, including exempting certain such individuals from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year.
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.
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…
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.
H.R. 4954 • July 27, 2023
Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2023
Immigrants' Mental Health Act of 2023 This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take steps to address mental health issues among immigrants and CBP agents and officers. It also restricts the sharing of mental health information for use in certain immigration proceedings.
H.R. 5025 • July 27, 2023
National Office of New Americans Act
This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans (NONA) within the Executive Office of the President to promote and support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States. The NONA shall also establish the Federal Initiative on New Americans.
H.R. 4898 • July 26, 2023
Global Press Freedom Act
This bill establishes the Office of Press Freedom within the Department of State to advance the protection and well-being of members of the press abroad and to engage with foreign governments and global press freedom organizations concerning freedom of the press and of expression. The office must (1) coordinate efforts between relevant U.S.
H.R. 4942 • July 26, 2023
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.
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.
H.R. 4570 • July 12, 2023
Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act
This bill authorizes humanitarian assistance to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to clear landmines and other explosive remnants of war. Under the bill, the President may, from FY2024 through FY2029, provide humanitarian assistance to (1) develop national surveys of landmines and other explosive remnants of war; (2) clear such explosive remnants of war; (3)…
H.R. 4422 • June 30, 2023
Global Respect Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4285 • June 22, 2023
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
This bill exempts Special Immigrant Juveniles visas from certain annual numerical limitations on such visas. (Generally, Special Immigrant Juvenile status is available to qualifying non-U.S. nationals under 21 years of age who are in the United States and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent.)
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.
H.R. 4166 • June 15, 2023
Support UNFPA Funding Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4169 • June 15, 2023
United States Commitment to Peacekeeping Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4050 • June 12, 2023
GLOBE Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3961 • June 9, 2023
Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2023
This bill authorizes $4 billion in both FY2024 and FY2025 for U.S. contributions to the Green Climate Fund (a fund established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to finance projects that address climate change).
H.R. 3911 • June 7, 2023
Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2023
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.
H.R. 3934 • June 7, 2023
Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
This bill designates certain residents of the Xinjiang region in China as prioritized refugees of special humanitarian concern and addresses other related issues.
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.
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.
H.R. 3477 • May 18, 2023
To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.
This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of State to report to Congress on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. The report shall also be made available to the public on the State Department's website. (Abu Akleh was a U.S. citizen and journalist who was shot and killed in the city of Jenin in the West Bank in May 2022.
H.R. 3544 • May 18, 2023
Remote Naturalization Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish procedures to provide for remote oath ceremonies for naturalization, including through the use of videoconferencing technology.
H.R. 3259 • May 11, 2023
RIDE for Ukraine Act
REAL ID Eligibility for Ukraine Act or the RIDE for Ukraine Act This bill makes certain citizens or nationals of Ukraine eligible for a REAL ID driver's license or identification card in the United States.
H.R. 3103 • May 5, 2023
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
This bill limits U.S. assistance to Israel and establishes reporting requirements related to Israel's activities in the West Bank and its expenditures for offshore procurement. (Offshore procurement involves spending U.S. security assistance from the Foreign Military Financing program on Israeli-origin rather than U.S.-origin defense articles.)
H.R. 3043 • May 2, 2023
Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 public health emergency to apply for and obtain lawful permanent resident status (sometimes referred to as a green card). The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.
H.R. 3050 • May 2, 2023
Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act
This bill narrows the scope of certain crime-based grounds for barring or removing a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from the United States. (Generally, a conviction for certain crimes, such as a crime that carries a term of incarceration of a certain length, may constitute grounds for denying an individual certain immigration benefits.)
H.R. 2823 • Apr. 25, 2023
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023
This bill exempts from worldwide or numerical limitations certain family-sponsored immigrant visas for the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under certain laws providing for naturalization for service during World War II.
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.
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.
H.R. 2501 • Apr. 6, 2023
Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act
This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001, with the repeal effective 240 days after the date of the enactment of the bill.
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…
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.
H.R. 1828 • Mar. 28, 2023
POWER Act
Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act or the POWER Act This bill expands protections for non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are victims of crimes or serious workplace violations.
H.R. 1832 • Mar. 28, 2023
Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2023
This bill authorizes special immigrant visas for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who were selected for certain educational and cultural exchange programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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)…
H.R. 1369 • Mar. 3, 2023
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on various issues relating to North Korea. Specifically, the State Department must report to Congress a review of the restrictions on travel by U.S.
H.R. 1273 • Mar. 1, 2023
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill requires or authorizes various policies for the Peace Corps program. For example, the bill increases the minimum rate for readjustment allowances paid to Peace Corps volunteers upon their return to the United States; requires the Peace Corps to establish processes to return volunteers to service after their service has been interrupted by a…
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.
H.R. 932 • Feb. 9, 2023
To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.
H.R. 717 • Feb. 1, 2023
Repatriate Our Patriots Act
This bill protects certain veterans of the Armed Forces from removal from the United States and provides such veterans with an expedited procedure for naturalization.
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.
H.R. 457 • Jan. 24, 2023
Combating Global Corruption Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State to address corruption in foreign governments. The State Department must annually publish a ranking of foreign countries based on their government's efforts to eliminate corruption.
H.R. 1155 • Dec. 22, 2022
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
This bill imposes various restrictions related to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including by prohibiting certain imports from Xinjiang and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there. Goods manufactured or produced in Xinjiang shall not be entitled to entry into the United States unless U.S.
H.R. 9685 • Dec. 22, 2022
Refugee Protection Act of 2022
This bill modifies provisions related to asylum seekers and addresses related issues. For example, the bill (1) eliminates the statutory time limit for applying for asylum (currently one year after arriving in the United States), (2) establishes stateless protected status for individuals who are not considered a national by any country under that country’s…
H.R. 6577 • Dec. 20, 2022
Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2022
This bill establishes the U.S. Immigration Courts, a system of courts to be independent of the executive branch. The bill also transfers all functions of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to the Immigration Courts, with some exceptions. (Currently, the EOIR, located in the Department of Justice, has authority to adjudicate immigration cases.
H.R. 9497 • Dec. 12, 2022
International Violence Against Women Act of 2022
This bill requires a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S.
H.R. 9474 • Dec. 8, 2022
WISE Act of 2022
Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act of 2022 or the WISE Act of 2022 This bill addresses immigration-related issues for victims of domestic violence and other crimes.
H.R. 7946 • Dec. 7, 2022
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
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 subject to removal.
H.R. 4785 • Dec. 5, 2022
To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.
Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.
H.R. 9304 • Nov. 15, 2022
Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal (FAIR) Proceedings Act
This bill expands access to counsel for non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in immigration proceedings and provides protections related to such proceedings.
H.R. 9291 • Nov. 14, 2022
To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh.
This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of State to report to Congress on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. The report shall also be made available to the public on the State Department's website. (Abu Akleh was a U.S. citizen and journalist who was shot and killed in the city of Jenin in the West Bank in May 2022.
H.R. 3493 • Nov. 1, 2022
Family Reunification Act of 2021
This bill addresses issues related to aliens obtaining legal permanent resident status, including by removing certain deadlines in a provision that allows eligible aliens to obtain such status.
H.R. 3513 • Nov. 1, 2022
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
This bill provides for 4,000 additional special immigrant visas to qualified nationals of Afghanistan who were employed by or on behalf of the United States or the International Security Assistance Force after October 6, 2001.
H.R. 3548 • Nov. 1, 2022
Keeping Our Promise Act
This bill authorizes issuing visas to certain individuals who were previously refused a diversity immigrant visa or admission into the United States because of certain executive orders or the COVID-19 public health emergency.
H.R. 3557 • Nov. 1, 2022
Homeland Security Improvement Act
This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. It also limits when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may separate a child from a parent or legal guardian. The bill establishes the independent DHS Border Oversight Commission.
H.R. 3621 • Nov. 1, 2022
Neighbors Not Enemies Act of 2021
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.
H.R. 3800 • Nov. 1, 2022
GLOBE Act of 2021
Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021 or the GLOBE Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to (1) the protection of LGBTQI individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals.
H.R. 3993 • Nov. 1, 2022
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from detaining an individual during pregnancy or postpartum recovery and addresses related issues. DHS must immediately release any detainee found to be pregnant, unless the detainee presents an immediate and serious threat of hurting themselves or others.
H.R. 4137 • Nov. 1, 2022
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2021
This bill provides permanent resident status and citizenship eligibility to certain noncitizen veterans and addresses related issues. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must establish a program that allows (1) eligible noncitizen veterans outside of the United States to be admitted as permanent residents, and (2) eligible noncitizen veterans in the…
H.R. 4382 • Nov. 1, 2022
Repatriate Our Patriots Act
This bill protects certain veterans of the Armed Forces from removal from the United States and provides such veterans with an expedited procedure for naturalization.
H.R. 4736 • Nov. 1, 2022
Improving Access for Afghan Refugees Act
This bill requires the Department of State to provide priority refugee status to eligible habitual residents of Afghanistan. To be eligible for such priority status, a habitual resident of Afghanistan must also be a national of Afghanistan or stateless.
H.R. 5096 • Nov. 1, 2022
Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act
This bill addresses the settlement of Afghan and Iraqi special immigrant visa (SIV) holders. (Generally, SIV holders are individuals who received visas due to their work with the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq or Afghanistan.)
H.R. 5168 • Nov. 1, 2022
WELCOMED Act of 2021
Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 or the WELCOMED Act of 2021 This bill makes certain individuals from Afghanistan eligible for any benefit that is available to a refugee, such as resettlement assistance.
H.R. 5319 • Nov. 1, 2022
Reduce Financial Barriers to Immigration and Citizenship Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from charging fees for certain immigration applications (or petitions), requires DHS to provide fee waivers to certain applicants, and addresses related issues.
H.R. 5347 • Nov. 1, 2022
Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish programs that are alternatives to detention for immigration enforcement and addresses related issues.
H.R. 5508 • Nov. 1, 2022
FOREST Act of 2021
Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2021 or the FOREST Act of 2021 This bill restricts certain commodities produced on illegally deforested land from accessing the U.S. market.
H.R. 5517 • Nov. 1, 2022
Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act
This bill narrows the scope of certain crime-based grounds for barring or removing an alien from the United States. (Generally, a conviction for certain crimes, such as a crime that carries a term of incarceration of a certain length, may constitute grounds for denying an individual certain immigration benefits.)
H.R. 5518 • Nov. 1, 2022
Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish procedures for conducting remote naturalization oath ceremonies. An individual may complete the naturalization process by participating in such a remote oath ceremony in lieu of an in-person ceremony.
H.R. 5524 • Nov. 1, 2022
Protecting Data at the Border Act
This bill limits government access to digital information at the border. A governmental entity may not (1) access the digital contents of electronic equipment of a U.S.
H.R. 5564 • Nov. 1, 2022
Cameroon TPS Act of 2021
This bill permits nationals of Cameroon to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. Such status shall be available to qualifying nationals of Cameroon for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment.
H.R. 5700 • Nov. 1, 2022
9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act
This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to qualifying aliens who performed rescue, debris cleanup, or related services following the September 11, 2001, attacks.
H.R. 6095 • Nov. 1, 2022
Lebanon TPS Act of 2021
This bill permits nationals of Lebanon to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. Such status shall be available to qualifying nationals of Lebanon for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment.
H.R. 6222 • Nov. 1, 2022
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2021
This bill establishes that certain acts of immigration-related fraud shall be punished by fines, imprisonment, or both. The bill provides for such punishment for a person who knowingly or recklessly executes a scheme or artifice in a matter arising under immigration law to (1) defraud any person; or (2) obtain anything of value from any person through false…
H.R. 7549 • Nov. 1, 2022
Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act of 2022
This bill modifies the H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) visa program and expands protections for aliens who report workplace violations. Changes to the H-2B program include requiring the Department of Labor to establish a centralized national electronic platform for U.S.
H.R. 7708 • Nov. 1, 2022
Honor Our Commitment Act of 2022
This bill limits the detention or removal of qualified Vietnamese nationals from the United States and contains other related provisions. A national of Vietnam may not be detained or removed if that individual (1) is subject to a final order of removal, and (2) has continuously resided in the United States since July 12, 1995, or an earlier date.
H.R. 8349 • Nov. 1, 2022
Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2022
Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2022 This bill imposes requirements related to the treatment of noncitizen children detained in immigration custody.
H.R. 8433 • Nov. 1, 2022
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.
H.R. 8685 • Nov. 1, 2022
Afghan Adjustment Act
This bill expands eligibility for special immigrant visas to certain Afghan nationals (and accompanying spouse and children) and addresses related issues.
H.R. 8922 • Nov. 1, 2022
Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2022
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…
H.R. 8681 • Oct. 11, 2022
John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022
This bill establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program within the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program (commonly referred to as the Fulbright Program). The fellowship program shall honor the legacy of Representative John Lewis and advance U.S.
H.R. 9075 • Sept. 29, 2022
Support for Iranian Political Prisoners Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to continue providing assistance to civil society organizations in Iran that support arbitrarily detained individuals. The bill calls on Iran to immediately end human rights violations of political prisoners and persons imprisoned for exercising freedom of speech.
H.R. 1456 • Sept. 20, 2022
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps. Changes include increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions.
H.R. 2920 • July 27, 2022
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. The bill also removes certain requirements related to birthright citizenship.
H.R. 8365 • July 13, 2022
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict 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.
H.R. 8057 • June 14, 2022
Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.
H.J.Res. 87 • May 31, 2022
Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces.
H.R. 5497 • Apr. 7, 2022
BURMA Act of 2021
Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 or the BURMA Act of 2022 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.
H.R. 1182 • Mar. 29, 2022
Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
This bill provides protections from deportation for noncitizen veterans and contains other related provisions. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must identify each individual in removal proceedings who is a member of the Armed Forces, a veteran, or a noncitizen spouse or minor child of such an individual.
H.R. 1183 • Mar. 29, 2022
Honoring the Oath Act of 2021
This bill establishes the Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee and modifies the naturalization procedures for a noncitizen in the Armed Forces. U.S.
H.R. 3988 • Dec. 10, 2021
MINDS Act
Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act This bill directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State to integrate mental health and psychosocial support activities across all U.S.
H.J.Res. 63 • Nov. 12, 2021
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed direct commercial sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain weaponry and munitions.
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a license for the export of specified defense articles to Saudi Arabia.
H.R. 2925 • Nov. 9, 2021
Freedom for Families Act
This bill prohibits using federal funds for facilities used to detain noncitizen families and addresses related issues. Specifically, no funds made available may be used to operate or construct a family detention center, whether operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or a contractor.
H.R. 3306 • Nov. 9, 2021
Uyghur SOS Act
Uyghur Stop Oppressive Sterilizations Act or the Uyghur SOS Act This bill expands existing visa-blocking sanctions to cover certain high-ranking foreign government officials who are responsible for coercive population control policies, such as forced abortions, with a focus on those responsible for such policies against ethnic minority groups in China.
H.R. 3336 • Nov. 9, 2021
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2021
This bill exempts from worldwide or numerical limitations certain family-sponsored immigrant visas for the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under certain laws providing for naturalization for service during World War II.
H.R. 3385 • Nov. 9, 2021
HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021
Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 or the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to postpone the medical exam requirement for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan seeking entry into the United States as special immigrants.
H.R. 5775 • Oct. 28, 2021
Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2021
This bill directs specified international financial institutions to use the influence of the United States to advance the cause of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transition the global economy to a clean energy economy.
H.R. 2066 • Oct. 19, 2021
Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent disclosing information from applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), except to implement the program.
H.R. 2222 • Oct. 19, 2021
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding aliens in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and contains other related provisions. The standards shall comply with the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards.
H.R. 2237 • Oct. 19, 2021
GRACE Act
Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act or the GRACE Act This bill establishes that the maximum number of refugees admitted each fiscal year shall be no less than 125,000 and that the maximum number shall be treated as the numerical goal for refugee admissions for the applicable fiscal year.
H.R. 2535 • Oct. 19, 2021
Protecting Flores Agreement Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to violate a 1997 agreement, which is commonly known as the Flores settlement agreement and imposes requirements related to the treatment of detained alien minors.
H.R. 2716 • Oct. 19, 2021
Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021
This bill temporarily imposes sanctions and other penalties on Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez and the government of Honduras for systemic corruption and human rights violations, with particular focus on the Honduran police and military.
H.R. 2766 • Oct. 19, 2021
Families Belong Together Act
This bill provides various immigration benefits for eligible alien parents (or legal guardians) and minor children who were separated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) between January 20, 2017, and January 20, 2021.
H.R. 2805 • Oct. 19, 2021
PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021
Protecting the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021 This bill establishes that the authority to investigate, apprehend, or detain aliens for the purposes of immigration enforcement is limited to immigration officers and authorized Department of…
H.R. 5629 • Oct. 19, 2021
SAFEGUARD Act of 2021
Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2021 or the SAFEGUARD Act of 2021 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.
H.R. 5410 • Sept. 30, 2021
National Security Reforms and Accountability Act
This bill limits presidential authorities related to, and increases congressional oversight of, introducing U.S. armed forces into hostilities, arms transactions, and national emergencies. The bill makes various changes to the War Powers Resolution, which provides procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send U.S.
H.R. 5461 • Sept. 30, 2021
COVID Defense Act
This bill rescinds specified defense appropriations and authorizes funding for manufacturing and delivering COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
H.R. 5344 • Sept. 23, 2021
Two-State Solution Act
This bill addresses U.S. policy and related activities to preserve conditions for a two-state solution to resolve territorial disputes between Israel and Palestine. The bill prohibits the United States from providing support for projects in geographic regions that came under Israeli control after June 5, 1967. It also prohibits the use of any U.S.
H.R. 4848 • July 30, 2021
Rescinding DHS’ Waiver Authority for Border Wall Act
Rescinding DHS' Waiver Authority for Border Wall Act This bill rescinds the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to waive legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the U.S. border.
H.R. 4838 • July 29, 2021
Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to coordinate the development and implementation of a whole-of-government strategy to promote the inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict and recovery efforts.
H.R. 4420 • July 28, 2021
United States Commitment to Peacekeeping Act of 2021
This bill repeals a limit on U.S. funding for, details U.S. policy objectives for, and revises reporting requirements related to United Nations (U.N.) peacekeeping operations. Under current law, the United States may contribute no more than 25% of the assessed costs for a U.N. peacekeeping operation; the bill eliminates that funding restriction.
H.R. 3985 • July 22, 2021
Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021
or the Allies Act of 2021 This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions in Afghanistan. The bill also relaxes certain qualifications for such visas.
H.R. 4615 • July 22, 2021
Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to establish an expedited procedure for providing individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired during the COVID-19 emergency (or that is scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022) with a marker to be affixed to such passport indicating a renewal or extension of validity through July 31, 2022.
H.R. 391 • July 12, 2021
Global Health Security Act of 2021
This bill directs the United States to implement a strategy to strengthen global health security, including by requiring the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda. The agenda is an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.
H.R. 256 • June 17, 2021
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
H.R. 3938 • June 16, 2021
Support UNFPA Funding Act
This bill authorizes annual contributions to support the core functions and programs of the United Nations Population Fund for the five fiscal years following the bill's enactment.
H.R. 6 • June 15, 2021
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
This bill provides certain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying alien who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is…
H.R. 3884 • June 14, 2021
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)…
H.R. 3778 • June 9, 2021
Nullifying Opportunities for Variants to Infect and Decimate Act
or the NOVID Act This bill establishes the Pandemic Preparedness and Response Program to coordinate and carry out the U.S. government's global health response to COVID-19, its variants, and other pathogens with pandemic potential.
H.R. 3424 • May 28, 2021
Global Pandemic Prevention and Biosecurity Act
This bill establishes a task force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks.
H.R. 3446 • May 20, 2021
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on various issues relating to North Korea. Specifically, the State Department must report to Congress a review of the restrictions on travel by U.S.
H.R. 1511 • May 18, 2021
MBS MBS Act
MBS Must Be Sanctioned Act or MBS MBS Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions against the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, until specified actions are taken with respect to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and other grave human rights violations.
H.R. 1593 • May 18, 2021
Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021
This bill provides for the automatic acquisition of citizenship for certain individuals adopted by a U.S. citizen. A child born outside the United States and adopted by a U.S. citizen shall automatically acquire citizenship upon meeting certain requirements, regardless of when the adoption was finalized.
H.R. 1614 • May 18, 2021
Destigmatizing in Immigration Act
This bill removes various immigration-related penalties pertaining to marijuana and addresses related issues. Specifically, offenses involving marijuana use, possession, or distribution shall not be grounds for (1) barring an alien from admission into the United States, (2) removing an alien from the United States, or (3) finding that an alien lacks good…
H.R. 1630 • May 18, 2021
Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
This bill designates certain residents of the Xinjiang region in China as prioritized refugees of special humanitarian concern and addresses other related issues.
H.R. 1909 • May 18, 2021
Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible aliens who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to apply for and obtain permanent resident status. The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.
H.R. 2774 • Apr. 30, 2021
Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2021
This bill authorizes $4 billion in both FY2022 and FY2023 for U.S. contributions to the Green Climate Fund (a fund established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to finance projects that address climate change).
H.R. 1177 • Apr. 28, 2021
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 .
H.R. 1238 • Apr. 28, 2021
Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act
or PROKID Act This bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The office shall ensure that if government detention of an immigrant child is necessary, that child is held in the least restrictive setting.
H.R. 1308 • Apr. 28, 2021
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2021
This bill provides assistance to immigrants 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.
H.R. 1340 • Apr. 28, 2021
Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act
This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish an Office of Legal Access Programs within the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The office shall develop and administer programs to educate detained aliens about their legal rights under U.S. immigration law.
H.R. 1387 • Apr. 28, 2021
Sergeant First Class Javier J. Gutierrez Purple Heart Survivor Naturalization Fee Relief Act of 2021
The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to waive fees for naturalization and certain immigration-related benefits for the immediate relatives of a Purple Heart recipient. Generally, the children, spouses, and parents of a Purple Heart recipient shall qualify as an immediate relative.
H.R. 1464 • Apr. 28, 2021
Saudi Arabia Accountability for Gross Violations of Human Rights Act
This bill imposes visa-blocking sanctions on specified foreign persons determined to have played a role in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, and it requires the Department of State to report on incidents of arbitrary detention, violence, and state-sanctioned harassment by Saudi Arabia against U.S. citizens and their family members.
H.R. 2850 • Apr. 26, 2021
Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Economic and Energy Conversion Act of 2021
This bill directs the U.S. government to sign and ratify the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons or a similar international agreement that calls for the elimination of all nuclear weapons in every country.
H.R. 839 • Apr. 23, 2021
Jamal Khashoggi Press Freedom Accountability Act of 2021
This bill establishes measures to protect the human rights of journalists. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the scope of required reports related to violations of the human rights of journalists, (2) requires the President to impose certain property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of the human rights of…
H.R. 977 • Apr. 23, 2021
Lady Liberty Act of 2021
This bill sets a floor of 125,000 for the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each fiscal year. Under current law, the President sets the annual cap on refugee admissions at the beginning of each fiscal year. (The cap for FY2021 is 15,000, and the cap for FY2020 was 18,000.)
H.R. 1333 • Apr. 22, 2021
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.
H.R. 1392 • Apr. 22, 2021
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021
This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment.
H.R. 1573 • Apr. 22, 2021
Access to Counsel Act of 2021
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, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.
H.R. 402 • Apr. 21, 2021
CROOK Act
Countering Russian and Other Overseas Kleptocracy Act or the CROOK Act This bill requires various actions designed to combat public corruption in foreign countries. The bill establishes within the Department of the Treasury the Anti-Corruption Action Fund to help foreign states fight public corruption and develop rule-of-law-based governance structures.
H.R. 2590 • Apr. 15, 2021
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
This bill limits U.S. assistance to Israel and establishes reporting requirements related to Israel's activities in the West Bank and its expenditures for offshore procurement.
H.R. 1201 • Apr. 2, 2021
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021
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…
H.R. 1112 • Mar. 22, 2021
Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the military coup in Burma (Myanmar), including a description of U.S. efforts to (1) engage with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to support a return to Burma's democratic transition and democratic values throughout Southeast Asia, and (2) influence the United Nations to hold…
H.R. 1603 • Mar. 22, 2021
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers, including provisions establishing a certified agricultural worker (CAW) status and changing the H-2A temporary worker program.
H.R. 572 • Mar. 22, 2021
National Office of New Americans Act
This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans (NONA) within the Executive Office of the President to promote and support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States. The NONA shall also establish the Federal Initiative on New Americans.
H.R. 2108 • Mar. 19, 2021
War Powers Act Enforcement Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. That resolution provides procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send the Armed Forces into hostilities.
H.R. 2029 • Mar. 18, 2021
American Dream Employment Act of 2021
This bill establishes that, for the purposes of eligibility to be an officer or employee of an office of Congress, an individual shall be treated as a U.S.
H.R. 1661 • Mar. 8, 2021
Girls LEAD Act
Girls' Leadership, Engagement, Agency, and Development Act of 2021 or the Girls LEAD Act This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to jointly report to Congress a strategy to strengthen the participation of adolescents, particularly girls, in democracy, human rights, and governance.
H.J.Res. 29 • Mar. 8, 2021
War Powers Amendments of 2021
This joint resolution revises the War Powers Resolution, a law that limits the President's power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities. Changes include shortening the time that Armed Forces may be involved in hostilities without congressional action and providing for judicial enforcement.
H.R. 529 • Mar. 5, 2021
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location unless there are exigent circumstances and written prior approval has been obtained from certain officials.
H.R. 530 • Mar. 5, 2021
REUNITE Act
Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act or the REUNITE Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reunite children and their parents or legal guardians who were apprehended for illegal entry into the United States.
H.R. 536 • Mar. 5, 2021
New Way Forward Act
This bill makes changes to immigration enforcement, including ending mandatory detention in certain cases. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall not enter into or extend any contract with any public or private for-profit entity to own or operate a facility to detain aliens in DHS custody.
H.R. 151 • Mar. 4, 2021
Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021
This bill establishes measures to address global public health risks posed by wildlife markets, which are commercial markets that sell or slaughter wildlife for human consumption as food or medicine in communities where alternative nutritional or protein sources are available.
H.R. 163 • Mar. 4, 2021
Protect Patriot Spouses Act
This bill makes certain alien military spouses eligible for adjustment to permanent residence status. An eligible alien shall be an individual who is or was a spouse of a U.S. citizen who serves or served in the Armed Forces, either on active duty or in a reserve component. If the U.S.
H.R. 1574 • Mar. 3, 2021
Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act
Berta Caceres Human Rights in Honduras Act This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to the police or military of Honduras. The Department of the Treasury shall instruct U.S. representatives of multilateral development banks to vote against providing loans to the Honduran police or military.
H.R. 531 • Jan. 29, 2021
ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers to wear body cameras when engaged in official operations. Such agents and officers shall turn on their cameras for the duration of each shift.
H.R. 556 • Jan. 28, 2021
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided.
H.R. 571 • Jan. 28, 2021
Safe from the Start Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of State to direct U.S. foreign assistance to address humanitarian crises in a manner that aims to prevent and respond to gender-based violence at the onset of an emergency.
H.R. 255 • Jan. 11, 2021
Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force
This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001.