S. 3050 • June 17, 2026
PAID OFF Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
138 out of 202 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
Total Score
F
Immigration
C-
Foreign Policy
F
Trade
C
Bills That Affected This Grade
S. 3900 • June 17, 2026
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 4723 • June 17, 2026
Eliminate Chinese Organized Crime Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2 • June 5, 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.
S. 4593 • May 20, 2026
Detention Authority Clarification Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4542 • May 14, 2026
BOOT Sharia Law Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4549 • May 14, 2026
WATER for Farmers Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4501 • May 12, 2026
BACK OFF Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4316 • Apr. 16, 2026
Sanctuary City Elimination Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4317 • Apr. 16, 2026
No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 4224 • Mar. 26, 2026
Dalilah’s Law Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4078 • Mar. 12, 2026
Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4065 • Mar. 11, 2026
STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3855 • Feb. 12, 2026
United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3360 • Feb. 10, 2026
FREEDOM Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3496 • Feb. 10, 2026
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3713 • Jan. 28, 2026
No Climate Treaties Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3641 • Jan. 14, 2026
No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3606 • Jan. 8, 2026
Fraud Accountability Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3584 • Jan. 7, 2026
Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving
No official summary yet.
S. 3555 • Dec. 17, 2025
Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1744 • Dec. 15, 2025
PORCUPINE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2950 • Dec. 9, 2025
Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3237 • Nov. 20, 2025
Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3120 • Nov. 6, 2025
Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3113 • Nov. 5, 2025
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2130 • Oct. 30, 2025
AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2960 • Oct. 30, 2025
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.
S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.
S. 3051 • Oct. 23, 2025
PARTNERS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2646 • Aug. 1, 2025
No Tax Treaties for Foreign Aggressors Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2553 • July 30, 2025
Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2502 • July 29, 2025
Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2387 • July 23, 2025
LEAD Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2293 • July 15, 2025
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1731 • June 18, 2025
COUNTER Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1883 • June 18, 2025
DISRUPT Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1896 • May 22, 2025
A bill to modify the provision of law on expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
No official summary yet.
S. 1790 • May 15, 2025
State Border Security Assistance Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1678 • May 8, 2025
Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1612 • May 6, 2025
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1625 • May 6, 2025
SHIELD Against CCP Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1521 • Apr. 30, 2025
Stand with Israel Act
No official summary yet.
S. 821 • Apr. 28, 2025
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act
This bill expands 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.)
S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).
S. 1053 • Mar. 13, 2025
FIGHT China Act of 2025
Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart China Act of 2025 or FIGHT China Act of 2025 This bill authorizes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved with China's defense or surveillance technology sectors. The bill also requires U.S.
S. 998 • Mar. 12, 2025
Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act
This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade in medical goods (i.e., medical devices, pharmaceutical goods, or inputs for such devices or goods).
S. 817 • Mar. 3, 2025
Falun Gong Protection Act
No official summary yet.
S. 820 • Mar. 3, 2025
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
No official summary yet.
S. 799 • Feb. 27, 2025
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
No official summary yet.
S. 703 • Feb. 25, 2025
CATCH Fentanyl Act
No official summary yet.
S. 677 • Feb. 20, 2025
Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports.
S. 680 • Feb. 20, 2025
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 578 • Feb. 13, 2025
BEST Facilitation Act
Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade Facilitation Act of 2025 or the BEST Facilitation Act This bill establishes a pilot program for positions within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to review inspection images of vehicles and cargo entering or exiting the United States.
S. 554 • 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…
S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 482 • Feb. 6, 2025
A bill to include Czechia 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 Czechia.
No official summary yet.
S. 429 • Feb. 5, 2025
STRATEGIC Minerals Act
Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce in Minerals Act or STRATEGIC Minerals Act This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade and increase U.S. access to critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs).
S. 340 • Jan. 30, 2025
African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to designate by proclamation African Diaspora Heritage Month. The proclamation shall be issued every year and urge the observation of African Diaspora Heritage Month by state and local governments.
S. 271 • Jan. 28, 2025
Stop Illegal Reentry Act
This bill increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally reenter the United States after removal or exclusion.
S. 250 • Jan. 24, 2025
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
This bill prohibits the provision of funding for purposes outside the United States to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.
S. 198 • Jan. 22, 2025
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved with the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) or Palestinian Authority (PA) system of compensation supporting acts of terrorism.
S. 158 • Jan. 21, 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.
S. 159 • Jan. 21, 2025
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
This bill requires (1) the Department of State to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) 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…
S. 5 • Jan. 20, 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.
S. 149 • Jan. 17, 2025
Public Safety First 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.
S. 84 • Jan. 14, 2025
Sarah's Law
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
S. 37 • Jan. 8, 2025
VALOR Act of 2025
Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act of 2025 or the VALOR Act of 2025 This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting the current government of Venezuela and any nondemocratic successor government.
S. 5648 • Dec. 20, 2024
COINS Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 5102 • Dec. 19, 2024
Cross-Border Tunnel Report Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1253 • Dec. 16, 2024
Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of CBP officers to specified levels. If CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.
S. 4672 • Dec. 9, 2024
Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 5451 • Dec. 5, 2024
STRATEGIC Minerals Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2278 • Dec. 2, 2024
Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023
This bill establishes positions within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to review inspection images of vehicles and cargo entering or exiting the United States. Specifically, the bill establishes the position of image adjudicator within the CBP Office of Field Operations.
S. 670 • Oct. 1, 2024
IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act
This act provides statutory authority for and modifies two programs within Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)—an operational unit within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
S. 5291 • Sept. 25, 2024
Visa Integrity Preservation Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 3187 • Sept. 19, 2024
Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023
This bill requires various reports on immigration, particularly regarding individuals paroled into the United States. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection must monthly publish details on non-U.S.
S. 5131 • Sept. 19, 2024
STRATEGIC Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4888 • July 31, 2024
A bill to include Czechia 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 Czechia.
No official summary yet.
S. 4779 • July 25, 2024
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 89 • July 11, 2024
A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.
No official summary yet.
S. 4581 • June 18, 2024
SUPER BUGS Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4585 • June 18, 2024
Chip EQUIP Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 94 • June 5, 2024
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.
No official summary yet.
S. 4408 • May 23, 2024
ARM Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4425 • May 23, 2024
GPA Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4311 • May 9, 2024
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4279 • May 8, 2024
Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 1829 • May 7, 2024
Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4253 • May 2, 2024
A bill to ensure that United States diplomats and officials of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission are able to advance efforts seeking compliance by the United Mexican States with the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
No official summary yet.
S. 1271 • Apr. 9, 2024
FEND Off Fentanyl Act
Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.
S. 3049 • Apr. 9, 2024
Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 4015 • Mar. 21, 2024
Securing America’s Titanium Manufacturing Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4026 • Mar. 21, 2024
American Economic Independence Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 3933 • Mar. 12, 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.
S. 3861 • Mar. 5, 2024
A bill to terminate the United States-People's Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People's Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan.
No official summary yet.
S. 3848 • Feb. 29, 2024
Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 2824 • Jan. 11, 2024
Secure the Border Act of 2023
This bill addresses issues regarding immigration and border security, including by imposing limits to asylum eligibility. For example, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border; provides statutory authorization for Operation Stonegarden, which provides grants to law…
S. 3405 • Dec. 5, 2023
Countering Corrupt Political (CCP) Influence Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3192 • Nov. 1, 2023
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3132 • Oct. 25, 2023
Where Are The Terrorists Now Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3041 • Oct. 16, 2023
A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.
S. 3028 • Oct. 4, 2023
PUNISH Act of 2023
Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2023 or the PUNISH Act of 2023 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.
S. 1822 • Oct. 3, 2023
Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase its use of nonintrusive inspection systems to scan passenger and commercial vehicles at land ports of entry.
S. 3005 • Oct. 3, 2023
Enhancing American Competitiveness Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 2894 • Sept. 21, 2023
Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State to notify Congress regarding science and technology agreements with China. Any existing agreement is revoked unless the State Department notifies Congress regarding the agreement no later than 60 days after enactment of this bill.
S.J.Res. 41 • July 27, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review titled Circumvention of Lawful Pathways and published on May 16, 2023. The final rule established a rebuttable presumption that a non-U.S.
S. 2210 • June 22, 2023
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act
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.
S. 2096 • June 21, 2023
A bill to enhance the eligibility of India for Foreign Military Sales and exports under the Arms Export Control Act.
No official summary yet.
S. 2098 • June 21, 2023
PARTNERS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 308 • June 13, 2023
Ending China's Developing Nation Status Act
This bill requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing nation by international organizations. (Generally, international organizations provide developing nations certain rights and beneficial treatment.
S. 1827 • June 6, 2023
GENE Act
Genomics Expenditures and National Security Enhancement Act of 2023 or the GENE Act This bill establishes oversight requirements for certain foreign investments in a U.S. business that maintains or collects information about the genetic tests of U.S. citizens (including information relating to genomic sequencing).
S. 1768 • May 31, 2023
Taliban Sanctions Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals related to Afghanistan. Specifically, the President must impose certain sanctions on foreign persons, including members of the Taliban, who (1) have directly or indirectly provided support for terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan; (2) are responsible for or complicit in serious…
S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023
A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.
S. 1473 • May 4, 2023
A bill to authorize the immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens attempting to enter the United States by fraud or without a necessary entry document, and for other purposes.
This bill requires the immediate expulsion of certain inadmissible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who arrive at or along the U.S.-Mexico border subject to certain limits. Specifically, during the two years starting from this bill's enactment, such a non-U.S.
H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 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.
S. 1364 • Apr. 27, 2023
Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act of 2023
This bill provides the Department of Justice (DOJ) with a mechanism to demand evidence for investigating compliance with foreign-agent disclosure requirements and increases penalties relating to such requirements.
S.J.Res. 25 • Apr. 25, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor final rule entitled Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States and published on February 28, 2023.
S. 1068 • Mar. 30, 2023
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, including by prohibiting uncooperative jurisdictions from receiving certain grants.
S. 1035 • Mar. 29, 2023
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 202 3 This bill prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to implement the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer until the agreement is amended to remove China from the list of developing countries .
S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.
S. 863 • Mar. 16, 2023
A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.
This bill establishes a commission to develop a comprehensive grand strategy and whole-of-government approach with respect to the U.S.-China relationship. The purposes of the commission include (1) defining steps to build a stable international order that includes China, (2) providing recommendations to protect U.S.
S. 761 • Mar. 9, 2023
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023
This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs. These measures include (1) establishing property-blocking and visa-blocking sanctions, and (2) requiring the Department of State to report on these practices.
S. 431 • Feb. 15, 2023
UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act
This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
S. 434 • Feb. 15, 2023
PAID OFF Act of 2023
Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2023 or the PAID OFF Act of 2023 This bill requires certain persons to register as agents of a foreign principal if the foreign principal in question is China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, or Syria.
S. 444 • Feb. 15, 2023
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.
S. 222 • Feb. 1, 2023
Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports.
S. 160 • Jan. 31, 2023
Sarah's Law
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
S. 5168 • Jan. 5, 2023
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.
S. 5234 • Dec. 12, 2022
PANIC Act of 2022
Protecting America from Narcotics and Illicit Chemicals Act of 2022 or the PANIC Act of 2022 This bill expands the definition of major illicit drug producing country to include a country that is a significant direct source of certain drugs (or precursor chemicals for producing such drugs) that are significantly affecting the United States.
S. 4572 • Dec. 5, 2022
Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act
This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to increase its use of nonintrusive inspection systems for passenger and commercial vehicles at land ports of entry.
S. 3157 • Oct. 17, 2022
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
This act requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities for certain individuals with professional credentials obtained in a non-U.S. country, specifically individuals who are lawfully present noncitizens or naturalized U.S. citizens.
S. 1854 • Sept. 29, 2022
National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021
This bill establishes the Committee on National Critical Capabilities to review certain transactions by U.S. businesses, including those transactions that could result in an unacceptable risk to national critical capabilities.
S. 5037 • Sept. 29, 2022
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2022
This bill prohibits implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer until the agreement is amended to remove China from the list of developing countries .
S. 5039 • Sept. 29, 2022
A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.
This bill establishes the China Grand Strategy Commission to develop a consensus on a strategy and whole-of-government approach regarding U.S. relations with China.
S. 4987 • Sept. 28, 2022
Think Tank Transparency Act
This bill requires U.S. nonprofit think tanks to disclose to the Department of Justice any gifts, donations, or contributions from a foreign principal in amounts of $10,000 or greater. The bill also requires the think tanks to disclose contracts or agreements with foreign principals.
S. 4924 • Sept. 22, 2022
PUNISH Act of 2022
Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2022 or the PUNISH Act of 2022 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.
S. 4947 • Sept. 22, 2022
Defense EXPORTS Act
Defense Export Promotion Of Relevant Technology and Supplies Act or the Defense EXPORTS Act This bill provides funding to (1) develop program protection strategies for Department of Defense systems that may be exported, (2) design and incorporate exportability features into such systems during the research and development phases of such systems, and (3)…
S. 4901 • Sept. 20, 2022
PAID OFF Act of 2022
Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2022 or the PAID OFF Act of 2022 This bill requires certain persons to register as agents of a foreign principal if the foreign principal in question is a foreign adversary.
S. 4570 • July 20, 2022
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
This bill provides for criminal penalties for certain conduct that interferes with U.S. border control measures. Specifically, a person who knowingly transmits the location or activities of law enforcement with the intent to further a crime related to immigration, customs, or controlled substances may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years.
S. 1924 • July 14, 2022
Protecting IP Act of 2021
This bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to enforce the actions related to intellectual property outlined in the Economic and Trade Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of China (dated January 15, 2020).
S. 604 • July 14, 2022
Democracy Technology Partnership Act
This bill establishes the International Technology Partnership Office, led by the Special Ambassador for Technology, in the Department of State. The office shall advance U.S. technology policy through the creation of an International Technology Partnership with specified foreign countries.
S. 4315 • May 26, 2022
PANIC Act of 2022
Protecting America from Narcotics and Illicit Chemicals Act of 2022 or the PANIC Act of 2022 This bill expands the definition of major illicit drug producing country to include a country that is a direct source of certain drugs (or precursor chemicals for producing such drugs) that are significantly affecting the United States.
S. 4339 • May 26, 2022
DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act
This bill authorizes for FY2023 and FY2024 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities to identify and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels. CBP shall also develop and report to Congress a strategic plan to guide and improve such operations.
S.J.Res. 46 • May 26, 2022
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".
This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues.
H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022
Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill 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 substances, and mineral waxes).
H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.
S. 4074 • Apr. 7, 2022
Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2022
This bill addresses issues related to the commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption in other countries. For example, the bill requires the Department of State and the U.S.
S. 3962 • Mar. 30, 2022
Quad Critical Minerals Partnership Act
This bill requires the President to establish a comprehensive strategy to address the national security threat posed by China's dominant share of the global critical minerals market by developing a more reliable and secure supply chain of critical minerals. The bill also requires the U.S.
S. 3850 • Mar. 16, 2022
Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of CBP officers to specified levels. If CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.
S. 3718 • Mar. 1, 2022
A bill to prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation.
This bill prohibits the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia.
S. 3532 • Jan. 20, 2022
A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis. Specifically, the President must designate Ansarallah a foreign terrorist organization.
S. 3453 • Jan. 18, 2022
Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act
This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern…
S. 3463 • Jan. 18, 2022
COVID Act of 2022
Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2022 or the COVID Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.
S. 3421 • Dec. 16, 2021
Stop Iranian Drones Act of 2021
This bill expands existing provisions requiring sanctions against individuals or entities that provide certain types of weapons to Iran. Specifically, the bill modifies the provisions by adding unmanned combat aerial vehicles to the list of weapons covered by the sanctions.
S. 3300 • Dec. 2, 2021
Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act
This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern…
S. 3312 • Dec. 2, 2021
Taiwan Preclearance Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on various issues, including (1) a plan for establishing a U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility in the Indo-Pacific region, (2) an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan, and (3) an assessment of the impact…
S. 3178 • Nov. 4, 2021
A bill to express the sense of Congress on interoperability with Taiwan.
This bill states that the United States should seek to support (1) improving Taiwan's asymmetric defense capabilities; (2) bolstering deterrence to preserve peace, security, and stability across the Taiwan Strait; (3) and deepening defense capability interoperability with Taiwan.
S. 3192 • Nov. 4, 2021
Taiwan Deterrence Act
This bill authorizes defense-related assistance for Taiwan and addresses related issues. For FY2023-FY2032, the Department of State may provide foreign military financing grant assistance to Taiwan if (1) Taiwan commits to match such spending on a dollar-for-dollar basis, and (2) the United States and Taiwan agree to conduct joint long-range planning for…
S. 3134 • Nov. 2, 2021
Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021
This bill freezes the minimum wage for H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) in certain states through December 31, 2022. Specifically, the bill prohibits an increase to the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A workers in any state (1) that had an unemployment rate of not more than 5% in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' August 2021 report; or (2) where the food…
S. 3063 • Oct. 26, 2021
Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021
This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.
S. 3072 • Oct. 26, 2021
City and State Diplomacy Act
This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office of City and State Diplomacy, which shall coordinate federal support for engagement by state and municipal governments with foreign governments.
S. 2945 • Oct. 6, 2021
BE GONE Act
Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants or the BE GONE Act This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence.
S. 2934 • Oct. 5, 2021
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2021
This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security.
S. 2863 • Sept. 27, 2021
Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act of 2021
This bill imposes sanctions involving Afghanistan and addresses related issues. The President must impose, with certain exceptions, visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign individual or entity that (1) provides support to any terrorist group in Afghanistan, (2) is responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Afghanistan, or…
S. 2828 • Sept. 23, 2021
Preserving Employment Visas Act
This bill reclaims unused employment-based immigrant visas from FY2020 and FY2021 and makes such unused visas available in FY2022, for the purposes of calculating the total number of employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year.
S. 2587 • Aug. 3, 2021
A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks.
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors at certain multilateral development banks, such as the Asian Development Bank, to oppose providing a loan, financial assistance, or technical assistance to China.
S. 2570 • July 29, 2021
Border Health Security Act of 2021
This bill modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border.
S. 2516 • July 28, 2021
A bill to prohibit the United States International Development Finance Corporation from imposing restrictions on the source of energy used by power-generation projects intended to provide affordable electricity in IDA-eligible countries or IDA-blend countries and to require the Corporation to promote a technology- and fuel-neutral, all-of-the-above energy development strategy for such countries.
This bill prohibits the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation from prohibiting or restricting the source of energy used by a power-generation project that has as its purpose the provision of affordable electricity in certain countries.
S. 65 • July 16, 2021
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.
S. 2374 • July 15, 2021
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Sayyud Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati, who was elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2021 presidential election.
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, and the Iranian president elected in 2021, Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati.
S. 1061 • June 24, 2021
Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.
S. 2208 • June 24, 2021
USMCA FTZ Modernization Act of 2021
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Foreign-Trade Zone Modernization Act of 2021 or the USMCA FTZ Modernization Act of 2021 This bill requires the International Trade Commission to investigate tariff policies related to foreign-trade zones (FTZs), which are designated sites at which special customs procedures may be used to allow for domestic activity…
S. 2073 • June 16, 2021
Taiwan Defense Act of 2021
This bill establishes that it shall be U.S. policy to maintain the ability of the U.S. Armed Forces to defeat attempts by China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before U.S. forces can respond effectively.
S. 2083 • June 16, 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 or 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.
S. 2067 • June 15, 2021
SECRETS Act of 2021
Stopping and Excluding Chinese Rip-offs and Exports with United States Trade Secrets Act of 2021 or the SECRETS Act of 2021 This bill expands the authority of the U.S.
S. 1904 • May 27, 2021
Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021
This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…
S. 1950 • May 27, 2021
Iran Sanctions Preservation Act
This bill restricts the authority of the President to waive U.S. sanctions on Iran. Specifically, the bill repeals the President's authority to waive sanctions on the purchase of Iranian petroleum or petroleum products or license otherwise sanctionable conduct concerning such purchases.
S. 1846 • May 26, 2021
Surveillance and free speech Protection Enhancement in Export controls for Censorship and Human rights Act of 2021
or the SPEECH Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to review items that are subject to export controls for reasons related to crime control and detection and determine whether additional export controls are needed to protect human rights. Currently, in support of U.S.
S. 1810 • May 25, 2021
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.
S. 1724 • May 20, 2021
Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act of 2021
This bill provides the Department of Justice (DOJ) with a mechanism to demand evidence for investigating compliance with foreign-agent disclosure requirements and increases penalties relating to such requirements.
S. 1745 • May 20, 2021
GENE Act
Genomics Expenditures and National security Enhancement Act of 2021 or the GENE Act This bill establishes oversight requirements for certain foreign investments in a U.S. business that maintains or collects information about the genetic tests of U.S. citizens (including information relating to genomic sequencing).
S. 1642 • May 13, 2021
Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021
Protect Women's and Girls' Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on the conditions of women and girls in Afghan civil society following the departure of U.S. and NATO forces.
S. 1591 • May 12, 2021
TRAP Act of 2021
Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2021 or the TRAP Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. cooperation with International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) communications. No U.S.
S. 1451 • Apr. 29, 2021
Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021
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.
S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021
USTR Inspector General Act of 2021
This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…
S. 1514 • Apr. 29, 2021
Border Transportation Efficiency Act
This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a program to expedite detainee transport to processing facilities. Under the program, CBP shall ensure that at least 300 border patrol agents that have commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements are assigned to remote border patrol stations.
S. 1515 • Apr. 29, 2021
REMOTE Act
Remote, Emergency, Medical, Online Training, Telehealth, and EMT Act or the REMOTE Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take actions to improve CBP medical services along the southern border.
S. 1358 • Apr. 22, 2021
Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021
This bill establishes regional processing centers for conducting immigration-related activities and addresses other related issues. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall establish at least four regional processing centers along the southern border in high-traffic Border Patrol sectors.
S. 1024 • Mar. 25, 2021
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
This bill makes previously unused immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians who petition for such a visa before the date that is 90 days after the end of the declared national emergency relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.
S. 960 • Mar. 24, 2021
ROC Act
Reassurance On Commitments Act of 2021 or the ROC Act This bill prohibits using funds made available to the Department of State for FY2022 to implement or enforce any policy that restricts representatives of Taiwan (such as members of Taiwan's armed forces or representatives of its government) or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office from…
S. 602 • Mar. 4, 2021
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021
This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs.
S. 488 • Feb. 25, 2021
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021
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.
S. 413 • Feb. 24, 2021
A bill to establish the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, and for other purposes.
This bill requires the President to establish an interagency task force, the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group. The task force shall oversee the development and execution of a federal government strategy to monitor and address Chinese government efforts to censor or intimidate individuals and entities in the United States, including U.S.
S. 295 • Feb. 8, 2021
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political…
S. 137 • Jan. 28, 2021
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.
S. 80 • Jan. 28, 2021
Sarah's Law
This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
S. 42 • Jan. 26, 2021
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program.
S. 37 • Jan. 25, 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.