H.R. 5517 • June 24, 2026
Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
No official summary yet.
232 out of 434 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
Total Score
F
Immigration
D
Foreign Policy
F
Trade
D+
Bills That Affected This Grade
H.R. 9412 • June 23, 2026
Stop Scamming Americans Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9322 • June 15, 2026
Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2505 • June 9, 2026
Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
This bill requires the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop plans to prevent Iran from acquiring certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones.
H.R. 6230 • June 9, 2026
Tehran Incitement to Violence Act
This bill requires the Department of State to periodically determine if individuals and entities specified by the bill are subject to existing sanctions, such as those with the purpose of preventing terrorist activity, human rights abuses, and corruption, as well as sanctions aimed specifically at activity in Iran.
H.R. 7037 • June 9, 2026
Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
or the DOMINANCE Act This bill establishes a Bureau of Energy Security and Diplomacy in the Department of State and authorizes several programs to address access to energy and critical minerals. The bureau must formulate and implement policies related to international energy, energy technology, critical minerals, and related supply chains.
H.R. 8665 • June 9, 2026
Allied Defense Sales Act
This bill directs the Department of State to implement a strategy to encourage foreign entities to participate in a multinational military procurement process. The State Department must also periodically report on the strategy and its implementation.
S. 2 • June 9, 2026
Secure America Act
This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.
H.R. 9147 • June 4, 2026
Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9086 • June 2, 2026
Foreign Service Modernization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9062 • May 29, 2026
BOOST American Business Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9042 • May 26, 2026
Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8019 • May 13, 2026
U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8649 • May 13, 2026
Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2071 • May 12, 2026
Save Our Shrimpers Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S.
H.R. 8615 • Apr. 30, 2026
FLEETS Now Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4505 • Apr. 22, 2026
Export Controls Enforcement Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4920 • Apr. 22, 2026
BIS IT Modernization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5853 • Apr. 22, 2026
To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.
This bill increases civil penalties for violations of U.S. export control laws. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum statutory civil penalty for each violation of any regulation, order, or license issued under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) to $1.2 million or four times the value of the transaction, whichever is greater.
H.R. 6058 • Apr. 22, 2026
STRIDE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6322 • Apr. 22, 2026
Stop Stealing our Chips Act
This bill creates a whistleblower incentive program and establishes whistleblower protections for individuals who provide information to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) related to violations of U.S. export control laws.
H.R. 6624 • Apr. 22, 2026
Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7962 • Apr. 22, 2026
Export Dispute Resolution Act
This bill revises the interagency dispute resolution process for export license applications. In particular, the bill requires the Operating Committee for Export Policy (an interagency body within the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security) to resolve disputes related to specified matters by majority vote, including matters relating to…
H.R. 8036 • Apr. 22, 2026
Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8169 • Apr. 22, 2026
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8170 • Apr. 22, 2026
MATCH Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8202 • Apr. 22, 2026
To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations.
This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for civil and criminal violations of U.S. export control laws. The bill also specifies that the commencement of an action, suit, or proceeding includes the issuance of a charging letter.
H.R. 8283 • Apr. 22, 2026
Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8284 • Apr. 22, 2026
Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8285 • Apr. 22, 2026
Protecting American Competition Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8287 • Apr. 22, 2026
Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8288 • Apr. 22, 2026
Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8320 • Apr. 22, 2026
USA 6G Global Leadership Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7380 • Apr. 20, 2026
IRAN Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1689 • Apr. 16, 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)
H.R. 8321 • Apr. 16, 2026
Artemis Accords Authorization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8177 • Apr. 2, 2026
Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2504 • Mar. 26, 2026
The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3447 • Mar. 26, 2026
Chip Security Act
This bill requires covered integrated circuit products (e.g., advanced computing chips) to incorporate certain security mechanisms. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to require any covered integrated circuit product to have chip security mechanisms that implement location verification before the product is exported, reexported, or…
H.R. 6196 • Mar. 26, 2026
Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6428 • Mar. 26, 2026
To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7058 • Mar. 26, 2026
Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7616 • Mar. 26, 2026
Transatlantic Academic Security and Risk Mitigation Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7633 • Mar. 26, 2026
American Assistance Visibility Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7653 • Mar. 26, 2026
Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7669 • Mar. 26, 2026
Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7675 • Mar. 26, 2026
Securing Partner Supply Chains Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4638 • Mar. 19, 2026
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.
H.R. 1958 • Mar. 18, 2026
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
H.R. 1422 • Mar. 17, 2026
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.
H.R. 7961 • Mar. 17, 2026
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7873 • Mar. 9, 2026
Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7622 • Feb. 20, 2026
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7540 • Feb. 12, 2026
United States-Israel FUTURES 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. 7506 • Feb. 11, 2026
Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.J.Res. 72 • Feb. 11, 2026
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 260 • Feb. 10, 2026
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
This bill requires the Department of State to develop and implement a strategy to discourage foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations from providing financial or material support to the Taliban, including by using U.S.-provided foreign assistance to discourage countries and organizations from providing such support to the Taliban.
H.R. 1531 • Feb. 9, 2026
PROTECT Taiwan Act
Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests.
H.R. 3307 • Jan. 21, 2026
Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4368 • Jan. 21, 2026
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4532 • Jan. 21, 2026
American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6275 • Jan. 21, 2026
China AI Power Report Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6875 • Jan. 21, 2026
AI OVERWATCH Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7052 • Jan. 21, 2026
Conflict Prevention Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7146 • Jan. 16, 2026
PORCUPINE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2683 • Jan. 12, 2026
Remote Access Security Act
This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person through a network connection, including the internet or a cloud computing service, from a location other than where the item is physically located; or…
H.R. 6500 • Jan. 12, 2026
AGOA Extension Act
This bill extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The bill also extends through December 31, 2031, customs user fees and merchandise processing fees.
H.R. 6504 • Jan. 12, 2026
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
This bill extends through December 31, 2028, the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.
H.R. 7018 • Jan. 12, 2026
Stand with Israel Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6659 • Dec. 11, 2025
Critical Minerals Trade Security Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6670 • Dec. 11, 2025
Temporary Family Visitation Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6469 • Dec. 4, 2025
FREEDOM Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1848 • Dec. 3, 2025
Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4291 • Dec. 3, 2025
Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4397 • Dec. 3, 2025
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
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. 1512 • Dec. 2, 2025
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act
This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)
H.R. 4423 • Dec. 1, 2025
No New Burma Funds Act
This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to advocate and vote for a continued pause on IBRD disbursements and new financing commitments to Burma unless the Department of the Treasury determines this is not in the national interest.
H.R. 4070 • Nov. 20, 2025
Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a border threat assessment and strategic plan regarding Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations. (Tren de Aragua is a gang that originated in Venezuela.)
H.R. 6123 • Nov. 19, 2025
Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6095 • Nov. 18, 2025
Gulf Diplomacy Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5959 • Nov. 7, 2025
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5518 • Sept. 22, 2025
Integrated Cross-Border Law Enforcement Operations Expansion Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5528 • Sept. 19, 2025
America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5245 • Sept. 18, 2025
To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5491 • Sept. 18, 2025
Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt Unjustly Detained in Communist China Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5260 • Sept. 10, 2025
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees who are required to work during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2026. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S.
H.R. 5271 • Sept. 10, 2025
Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5233 • Sept. 9, 2025
Peace Corps Modernization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5148 • Sept. 4, 2025
Coordinated Counterterrorism Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2503 • Sept. 3, 2025
Undersea Cable Control Act
This bill requires the President and the Department of Commerce to take certain actions to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring items needed to support the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects.
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. 2643 • Sept. 3, 2025
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that are involved in or have direct ties to prominent criminal gangs in Haiti. Specifically, the Department of State must periodically report to Congress on the ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti.
H.R. 4215 • Sept. 3, 2025
International Traffic in Arms Regulations Licensing Reform Act
This bill requires the Department of State to establish deadlines for the review of applications to export defense articles or services. Specifically, the State Department must develop and maintain a list of countries and end users with respect to which expedited decision-making on applications to export defense articles and services is vital to U.S.
H.R. 4233 • Sept. 3, 2025
ARMOR Act
AUKUS Reform for Military Optimization and Review Act or the ARMOR Act This bill expedites review processes for the export of certain defense articles and services to Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and Canada.
H.R. 4216 • Sept. 2, 2025
Made-in-America Defense Act
FMS-Only List Review Act This bill requires the Department of State to conduct an annual review to identify defense articles and services eligible to be sold only through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) (i.e., U.S. government to foreign government sales) that should also be eligible to be sold through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) (i.e., U.S.
H.R. 747 • Sept. 2, 2025
Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025
This bill subjects certain Chinese entities and government officials to potential sanctions related to opioid trafficking and requires the President to conduct certain preliminary analyses before regulating economic transactions in the event of a national emergency related to international drug trafficking.
H.R. 5044 • Aug. 26, 2025
Safe Embassies Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5013 • Aug. 22, 2025
AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1316 • Aug. 19, 2025
Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act
This act requires the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to annually report to Congress on export control licensing. Under current law, BIS administers and enforces controls on the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military parts and components.
H.R. 4995 • Aug. 19, 2025
Enduring Welcome Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4983 • Aug. 15, 2025
KOTEL Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4941 • Aug. 8, 2025
Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4895 • Aug. 5, 2025
Afghan Adjustment Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4867 • Aug. 1, 2025
PHDs First Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4687 • July 23, 2025
Partner with Korea Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4691 • July 23, 2025
Responsive Counterterrorism Policy Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3613 • July 22, 2025
Streamlining Foreign Military Sales Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4140 • July 22, 2025
Burma GAP Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4335 • July 22, 2025
Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4427 • July 22, 2025
Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4531 • July 17, 2025
BANNED in Latin America Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4393 • July 16, 2025
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 or as the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 This bill addresses various immigration-related issues, including by requiring higher pay for U.S.
H.R. 4343 • July 10, 2025
United States-Greece Security Cooperation Reporting Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4281 • July 2, 2025
Bunker Buster Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 275 • June 26, 2025
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [ sic ] This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk.
H.R. 4179 • June 26, 2025
Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4199 • June 26, 2025
Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4202 • June 26, 2025
Protect Honduran Democracy Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 875 • June 26, 2025
Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025
This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
H.R. 910 • June 24, 2025
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
This bill requires actions to support Taiwan's participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The U.S. Governor of the IMF must advocate for (1) Taiwan's admission into the IMF as a member, to the extent Taiwan seeks to be a member; (2) Taiwan's participation in the IMF's regular surveillance activities relating to Taiwan's economic and financial…
H.R. 1998 • June 23, 2025
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person (individual or entity) that the President determines knowingly engages in piracy.
H.R. 2056 • June 12, 2025
District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities, except for certain instances involving witnesses and victims of crime.
H.R. 3721 • June 4, 2025
Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization Act
This bill requires the President to establish a task force to (1) analyze the conduct of China and North Korea, as well as the security situation in the Indo-Pacific; and (2) determine whether a collective security agreement between the United States and Indo-Pacific allies and partners could serve as an effective deterrent to further aggression.
H.R. 3678 • June 3, 2025
Strengthening US-Caribbean Partnership Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1701 • May 22, 2025
Strategic Ports Reporting Act
This bill requires the Department of State to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on strategic ports. The report shall contain various elements related to such ports, including (1) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned, operated, or controlled by China or a foreign person of China; (2) a detailed list of all strategic ports owned…
H.R. 1263 • May 19, 2025
Strengthening the Quad Act
This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)
H.R. 3452 • May 15, 2025
Six Assurances to Taiwan Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3332 • May 13, 2025
Pacific Partnership Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1503 • May 7, 2025
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to deny or revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.
H.R. 1486 • May 6, 2025
Economic Espionage Prevention Act
This bill authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign adversary entities that knowingly engage in (1) economic and industrial espionage with respect to trade secrets and proprietary information owned by U.S.
H.R. 2416 • May 6, 2025
Taiwan International Solidarity Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3208 • May 6, 2025
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3197 • May 5, 2025
Fortifying U.S. Markets From Chinese Military Aggression Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3070 • Apr. 29, 2025
Canadian Snowbird Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States qualifying Canadian citizens as long-term nonimmigrant visitors. A qualifying Canadian citizen is an individual who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a Canadian residence, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S.
H.R. 2998 • Apr. 24, 2025
Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act
This bill prohibits the export or reexport of electronic waste, such as computers, televisions, and consumer electronics, subject to certain exemptions (e.g., items that meet specific criteria designed to ensure they do not become the source of counterfeit products).
H.R. 3005 • Apr. 24, 2025
Global Fragility Reauthorization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2619 • Apr. 9, 2025
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2729 • Apr. 8, 2025
Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
No official summary yet.
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. 2570 • Apr. 1, 2025
Maximum Pressure Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2510 • Mar. 31, 2025
American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2025
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. 2346 • Mar. 25, 2025
Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2012 • Mar. 10, 2025
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025
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.
H.R. 495 • Mar. 10, 2025
Subterranean Border Defense Act
This bill requires recurring annual reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Currently, CBP is only required to report once no later than one year after the plan's development.
H.R. 993 • Mar. 10, 2025
Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations.
H.R. 1710 • Feb. 27, 2025
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1625 • Feb. 26, 2025
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025
This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.
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. 1337 • Feb. 13, 2025
To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
This bill expands the E-3 visa program to cover Irish nationals. The E-3 visa is a nonimmigrant visa currently only available to Australian nationals coming to the United States for employment in a specialty occupation.
H.R. 1229 • Feb. 12, 2025
United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned…
H.R. 1252 • Feb. 12, 2025
Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to provide funding, directly or indirectly, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress on (1) the total U.S. funding to UNRWA from FY2020 through FY2024, and (2) how such funds were spent.
H.R. 1201 • Feb. 11, 2025
Doctors in our Borders Act
This bill increases the number of Conrad 30 waivers available each year from 30 to 100. Typically, a J-1 visa holder (nonimmigrant exchange visitor) must leave the United States for two years after finishing the exchange visitor program, including J-1 visa holders who entered the United States to receive graduate medical training.
H.R. 692 • Feb. 10, 2025
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.
H.R. 1114 • Feb. 7, 2025
L’Ouverture Economic Development Plan for Haiti Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1079 • Feb. 6, 2025
CARTEL Act of 2025
Cartel And Radical Terrorist Enforcement Log Act of 2025 or the CARTEL Act of 2025 This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to publish each month statistics related to encounters and arrests.
H.R. 867 • Jan. 31, 2025
IGO Anti-Boycott Act
This bill penalizes U.S. persons (individuals or entities) that participate in certain boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (IGOs). The bill expands an existing law that prohibits various actions by U.S.
H.R. 733 • Jan. 24, 2025
To provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Hong Kong.
This bill requires the President to submit to Congress a determination, including a detailed justification, of whether specified Hong Kong officials meet the criteria for the imposition of sanctions under certain U.S. laws or executive orders, including the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
S. 5 • Jan. 22, 2025
Laken Riley Act
This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.
H.R. 595 • Jan. 21, 2025
To amend the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act to make certain technical corrections to facilitate the lawful trade and collecting of numismatic materials.
This bill revises the standard for providing satisfactory evidence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the importation of numismatic material (i.e., coins, tokens, paper money, medals, and related objects) into the United States.
H.R. 30 • Jan. 16, 2025
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.
H.R. 551 • Jan. 16, 2025
Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) from the United States while such an individual's application for admission is pending.
H.R. 450 • Jan. 15, 2025
FORCE Act
Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends or the FORCE Act This bill prohibits removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes the determination that a transition government in Cuba is in power.
H.R. 361 • Jan. 13, 2025
Make Greenland Great Again Act
This bill authorizes the President to seek to enter into negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland. If such an agreement is reached, the President must transmit the agreement and related materials to Congress within five calendar days.
H.R. 23 • Jan. 9, 2025
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.
H.R. 263 • Jan. 9, 2025
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, controlled substances, or other border controls may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10…
H.R. 273 • Jan. 9, 2025
REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025
Return Excessive Migrants and Asylees to International Neighbors in Mexico Act of 2025 or the REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols as outlined in the January 25, 2019, memo titled Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols .
H.R. 283 • Jan. 9, 2025
Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025
This bill authorizes the President to negotiate with the appropriate Panamanian government officials to reacquire the Panama Canal. The President must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment detailing the progress of such negotiations, potential challenges, and anticipated outcomes.
H.R. 29 • Jan. 7, 2025
Laken Riley Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.
H.R. 31 • Jan. 3, 2025
POLICE Act of 2025
Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2025 or the POLICE Act of 2025 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.
H.R. 32 • Jan. 3, 2025
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.
H.R. 1135 • Dec. 17, 2024
Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the President to take certain actions to assist foreign trading partners affected by economic coercion and penalize foreign adversaries.
H.R. 1401 • Dec. 17, 2024
END FENTANYL Act
Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of life Act or the END FENTANYL Act This bill requires U.S.
H.R. 1724 • Dec. 17, 2024
Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act
This bill imposes restrictions on the use of LOGINK, China's state-sponsored and state-supported logistics platform. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Defense from entering into or renewing contracts with entities that use (1) LOGINK, (2) any logistics platform associated with the Chinese government, or (3) any logistics platform that…
H.R. 2449 • Dec. 17, 2024
Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2023
This bill requires reports to Congress addressing issues related to China, including a strategy to respond to coercive actions by China. The Department of Defense must submit a report identifying goods and services from the United States that China relies upon and U.S. military procurement practices that are reliant on trade with China.
H.R. 3095 • Dec. 17, 2024
Address Iran’s Malign Posture Act
Address Iran's Malign Posture Act This bill requires the President to (1) submit any agreement with Iran relating to its nuclear program to the Senate for advice and consent; and (2) apply sanctions to foreign persons identified as providing financial or material support to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, foreign terrorist organizations, or supporters of…
H.R. 3599 • Dec. 17, 2024
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2023 or as the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023 This bill addresses immigration-related issues, such as increasing hiring for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel and providing removal deferral for eligible non-U.S.
H.R. 3611 • Dec. 17, 2024
Kazakhstan Permanent Normal Trade Relations Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.
H.R. 5614 • Dec. 17, 2024
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2023
This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through FY2035 the duty-free treatment provided for certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.
H.R. 6000 • Dec. 17, 2024
Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6017 • Dec. 17, 2024
To revoke the waiver determination submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023, with respect to certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6114 • Dec. 17, 2024
Maximum Pressure Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6414 • Dec. 17, 2024
Innovation and Development in Ecuador Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6875 • Dec. 17, 2024
United States-Uruguay Economic Partnership Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8586 • Dec. 17, 2024
TOOMAJ Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9546 • Dec. 17, 2024
VALOR Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4545 • Dec. 10, 2024
Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9668 • Dec. 10, 2024
SHIELD Against CCP Act
Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a working group to assess and improve efforts to address security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
H.R. 3012 • Nov. 20, 2024
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…
H.R. 8368 • Nov. 20, 2024
Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S.
H.R. 9976 • Oct. 11, 2024
State Sponsor of Wrongful or Unlawful Detention Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3334 • Sept. 25, 2024
STOP CCP Act
Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1)…
H.R. 9752 • Sept. 25, 2024
Tren de Aragua Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8683 • Sept. 24, 2024
To require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People's Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9082 • Sept. 24, 2024
Summit of the Americas Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9172 • Sept. 24, 2024
DISPOSE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9564 • Sept. 24, 2024
Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9718 • Sept. 24, 2024
Extending and Enhancing U.S.-U.K. Nuclear Cooperation for Mutual Defense Purposes Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5717 • Sept. 20, 2024
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.
H.R. 5179 • Sept. 18, 2024
Anti-BDS Labeling Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S.
H.R. 5613 • Sept. 18, 2024
Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act
Sanctions List Harmonization Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Defense to notify each other when placing a foreign individual or entity on specified sanctions lists.
H.R. 7909 • Sept. 18, 2024
Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.
H.R. 1103 • Sept. 10, 2024
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841.
H.R. 510 • Sept. 10, 2024
Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2023
This bill requires the United States to oppose, absent specified conditions, any increase in the weight of Chinese currency (i.e., the renminbi) in the basket of currencies (currently, a set of five currencies, each with different weightings) used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights.
H.R. 5245 • Sept. 10, 2024
Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act of 2024
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.
H.R. 7089 • Sept. 10, 2024
Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to investigate transnational violations of federal human trafficking law in which part of the offense occurred outside the United States or involved one or more foreign nationals.
H.R. 7151 • Sept. 10, 2024
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
This bill allows federal agencies to expedite consideration of modifications to the Entity List. (The Entity List provides the names of foreign entities that are subject to export license requirements because they are threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy.)
H.R. 7159 • Sept. 10, 2024
Pacific Partnership Act
This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. engagement with the Pacific Islands region. Specifically, the bill requires the President to periodically develop and submit to Congress a Strategy for Pacific Partnership, including overarching goals for U.S.
H.R. 8152 • Sept. 10, 2024
Remote Access Security Act
This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of controlled items if such access poses a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy.
H.R. 1157 • Sept. 9, 2024
Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023
This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic…
H.R. 8361 • Sept. 9, 2024
Economic Espionage Prevention Act
This bill authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign adversary entities that knowingly engage in (1) economic and industrial espionage with respect to trade secrets and proprietary information owned by U.S.
H.R. 9503 • Sept. 9, 2024
Protecting Taxpayer Dollars from Taliban Theft Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9437 • Aug. 30, 2024
Partners in Diplomacy Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9373 • Aug. 16, 2024
Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9374 • Aug. 16, 2024
Stand with Israel Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9265 • Aug. 2, 2024
SPEED Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9299 • Aug. 2, 2024
IRAN Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9206 • July 30, 2024
Bunker Buster Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9153 • July 25, 2024
HAMAS Terrorist Fugitive Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9158 • July 25, 2024
To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9160 • July 25, 2024
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7914 • July 11, 2024
Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8232 • July 11, 2024
To authorize the Secretary of State to withdraw from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Federal funds previously made available to such organization.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8345 • July 11, 2024
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8892 • July 11, 2024
MTCR Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8924 • July 11, 2024
PAID Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8926 • July 11, 2024
DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8934 • July 11, 2024
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8936 • July 11, 2024
Rohingya GAP Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8970 • July 9, 2024
Illegal Offender Registry Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4132 • July 8, 2024
Falun Gong Protection Act
This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons that are knowingly responsible for, are complicit in, or have engaged in the involuntary harvesting of organs in China. The sanctions shall not apply to certain activities, such as authorized U.S. intelligence or law enforcement activities.
H.R. 8903 • June 28, 2024
UPRISERS Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8863 • June 27, 2024
BRAVE Burma Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8847 • June 26, 2024
Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2789 • June 25, 2024
American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking, conduct a…
H.R. 8734 • June 13, 2024
Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
No official summary yet.
S. 138 • June 12, 2024
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
This act addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of a federal law concerning U.S.
H.R. 8282 • June 4, 2024
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.
H.R. 8315 • May 22, 2024
ENFORCE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8437 • May 22, 2024
Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8452 • May 17, 2024
Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8001 • May 16, 2024
Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8310 • May 16, 2024
Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8369 • May 16, 2024
Israel Security Assistance Support Act
This bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel.
H.R. 7343 • May 15, 2024
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
H.R. 8406 • May 15, 2024
AOH Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8358 • May 10, 2024
Taiwan Allies Fund Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8295 • May 8, 2024
Immediate Support for Israel Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8233 • May 2, 2024
To amend the USAID Branding Modernization Act to require the sole use of United States flags and logos on articles of United States foreign assistance, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8238 • May 2, 2024
To require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8221 • May 1, 2024
Hamas Supporters Have No Home Here Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 529 • Apr. 30, 2024
Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act
This bill extends the customs waters territory of the United States. Under current law, customs waters means waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States.
H.R. 3602 • Apr. 20, 2024
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.
H.R. 8038 • Apr. 20, 2024
21st Century Peace through Strength Act
Highlights: This bill establishes law on various foreign policy matters. For example, the bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) associated with transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl; authorizes the President to seize and transfer certain Russian sovereign…
H.R. 4691 • Apr. 17, 2024
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023
This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.
H.R. 5947 • Apr. 17, 2024
To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.
This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to…
H.R. 6046 • Apr. 17, 2024
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.
H.R. 6323 • Apr. 17, 2024
Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023
This bill modifies the authority of the President to waive restrictions on certain U.S. accounts of foreign financial institutions that have facilitated significant financial transactions on behalf of the Central Bank of Iran, certain Iranian financial institutions, or certain Iranian nationals.
H.R. 3033 • Apr. 16, 2024
Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023
This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).
H.R. 4681 • Apr. 16, 2024
Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to engage in activities or transactions to contribute to the illicit production and proliferation of captagon. Captagon is a marketing name for amphetamine-type stimulants.
H.R. 5826 • Apr. 16, 2024
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
This bill allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
H.R. 5917 • Apr. 16, 2024
Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act
This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields.
H.R. 6015 • Apr. 16, 2024
Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that transactions exempted from sanctions on Iran for humanitarian purposes do not facilitate (1) the purchase of goods or services involving a person designated for imposition of sanctions, (2) support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
H.R. 6245 • Apr. 16, 2024
Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders. The bill also requires U.S. financial institutions to close reported accounts and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign financial institutions.
H.R. 6603 • Apr. 16, 2024
No Technology for Terror Act
This bill requires the United States to regulate the export of certain foreign-produced items related to Iran. Such foreign-produced items to be controlled are items that are (1) direct products of or produced in a plant that is a direct product of U.S.-origin technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations and specified in a covered Export…
H.R. 5921 • Apr. 15, 2024
No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023
This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology.
H.R. 5923 • Apr. 15, 2024
Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. U.S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.
H.R. 8011 • Apr. 15, 2024
Iranian Terror Prevention Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7954 • Apr. 11, 2024
Fortifying U.S. Markets From Chinese Military Aggression Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7959 • Apr. 11, 2024
SHIELD Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7866 • Apr. 2, 2024
United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act
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. 6831 • Mar. 21, 2024
VERDAD Reauthorization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7710 • Mar. 21, 2024
Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6306 • Mar. 20, 2024
Embassy Construction Integrity Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the Department of State from acquiring or leasing certain buildings for use as a consular or diplomatic post outside of the United States, with a focus on restrictions against buildings owned by entities controlled by the Chinese government.
H.R. 7649 • Mar. 13, 2024
Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7661 • Mar. 13, 2024
Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7633 • Mar. 12, 2024
“Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7511 • Mar. 7, 2024
Laken Riley Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.
H.R. 7566 • Mar. 6, 2024
CARTEL Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7122 • Mar. 5, 2024
Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3016 • Feb. 26, 2024
IGO Anti-Boycott Act
This bill penalizes U.S. persons (individuals or entities) that participate in certain boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (IGOs). The bill expands an existing law that prohibits various actions by U.S.
H.R. 4039 • Feb. 26, 2024
No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act
This bill prohibits the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development from spending funds on a policy, program, or contract that knowingly uses goods associated with forced labor in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
H.R. 2766 • Feb. 15, 2024
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.
H.R. 533 • Feb. 15, 2024
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of U.S.
H.R. 5375 • Feb. 15, 2024
Strengthening the Quad Act
This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)
H.R. 7366 • Feb. 15, 2024
To require timely publication of CBP border encounters, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3202 • Feb. 14, 2024
Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023
This bill prohibits federal officials or employees from taking any action to recognize a Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad. The bill also expands existing sanctions related to the Syrian conflict to cover additional activities and persons (individuals and entities).
H.R. 7288 • Feb. 7, 2024
Armenian Protection Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7232 • Feb. 5, 2024
No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6976 • Feb. 1, 2024
Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
H.R. 7202 • Feb. 1, 2024
Uncovering UNRWA’s Terrorist Crimes Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to provide funding, directly or indirectly, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the total U.S. funding to UNRWA from FY2020 through FY2024.
H.R. 6678 • Jan. 31, 2024
Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act
This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
H.R. 6679 • Jan. 31, 2024
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States.
H.R. 5862 • Jan. 17, 2024
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.
This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions. For example, this bill authorizes CBP to add functions to existing positions that perform these revenue functions. CBP may also establish new job series and grades for personnel that perform these functions.
H.R. 540 • Jan. 16, 2024
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023
This bill requires actions to support Taiwan's participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The U.S. Governor of the IMF must advocate for (1) Taiwan's admission into the IMF as a member, to the extent Taiwan seeks to be a member; (2) Taiwan's participation in the IMF's regular surveillance activities relating to Taiwan's economic and financial…
H.R. 803 • Jan. 16, 2024
PROTECT Taiwan Act
Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain actions if the President informs Congress about actions by China that result in (1) threats to Taiwan's security or social or economic system, and (2) any danger to U.S. interests.
H.R. 839 • Jan. 12, 2024
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023
This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.
H.R. 6980 • Jan. 11, 2024
DOCTORS Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3569 • Dec. 13, 2023
Starr–Camargo Bridge Expansion Act
This bill authorizes the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to expand the Starr-Camargo international toll bridge near Rio Grande City, Texas, including expanding and adding adjacent spans to the existing bridge.
H.R. 6589 • Dec. 5, 2023
Prevent the Financing of Terrorism Through the Drug Trade Act
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress on terrorist financing in the Americas. The report must include (1) an analysis of the major moneymaking sources for Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist financing in the Americas, (2) an analysis of the extent to which Hamas and Hezbollah are linked to drug trafficking organizations…
H.R. 6597 • Dec. 5, 2023
Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization Act
This bill requires the President to establish a task force to (1) analyze the conduct of China and North Korea, as well as the security situation in the Indo-Pacific; and (2) determine whether a collective security agreement between the United States and Indo-Pacific allies and partners could serve as an effective deterrent to further aggression.
H.R. 6553 • Dec. 1, 2023
To require the waiver of costs of activities relating to the evacuation of United States citizens endangered by acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5283 • Nov. 30, 2023
Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.
H.R. 5961 • Nov. 30, 2023
No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign financial institutions and international financial institutions that process, participate in, or facilitate a transaction involving certain Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden administration permitted to be transferred from…
H.R. 6505 • Nov. 29, 2023
FREED Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6424 • Nov. 15, 2023
SIGHT Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6247 • Nov. 6, 2023
To modify the scope of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3774 • Nov. 3, 2023
SHIP Act
Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act or the SHIP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons that knowingly transport, process, refine, or otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products (including petrochemicals) originating in Iran.
H.R. 3266 • Nov. 2, 2023
Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act
This bill requires the Department of State to report on the curriculum (including textbooks, leaflets, pamphlets, magazines, and other instructional materials) used in schools in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority or located in Gaza and controlled by any other entity.
H.R. 6196 • Nov. 2, 2023
Israel-Hamas War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
This bill requires the President to report to Congress on (1) U.S. government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during Hamas' attack on Israel that began on October 7, 2023; (2) media, public diplomacy, and information operations to identify and prosecute those responsible…
H.R. 6201 • Nov. 2, 2023
Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 340 • Nov. 1, 2023
Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act
This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups.
H.R. 6153 • Nov. 1, 2023
To provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Hong Kong.
This bill requires the President to submit to Congress a determination, including a detailed justification, of whether specified Hong Kong officials meet the criteria for the imposition of sanctions under certain U.S. laws or executive orders, including the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
H.R. 5932 • Oct. 25, 2023
Fortify Israel Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5968 • Oct. 25, 2023
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for a crisis evacuation loan program, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5996 • Oct. 25, 2023
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications. Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that (1) the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members; and (2) all hostages taken by such…
H.R. 6066 • Oct. 25, 2023
HATIKVAHH Act
Halting Appropriations for Terrorist-supporting Institutions that Knowingly provide Valued Assets to Hamas and Hezbollah Act or the HATIKVAHH Act This bill suspends federal assistance to certain international organizations determined to support or cooperate with Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Palestine Liberation Front, Popular Front for the…
H.R. 1809 • Oct. 19, 2023
Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
This bill requires plans to prevent Iran from acquiring certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a strategy to supplement the existing U.S.
H.R. 2973 • Oct. 19, 2023
MARITIME Act of 2023
Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or the MARITIME Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to develop an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the Middle East to protect against specified maritime threats in the region.
H.R. 5838 • Sept. 29, 2023
SAFER Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5847 • Sept. 29, 2023
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2023
This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State. Through the program, the State Department may provide grants to assist organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of children with disabilities in communicating about and advocating for policies that ensure the family…
H.R. 5851 • Sept. 29, 2023
Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4665 • Sept. 28, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.
H.R. 5670 • Sept. 21, 2023
VOICE Act
Venezuelans Overcoming Interference and Corruption in Elections Act or the VOICE Act This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on any foreign persons who prevent opposition candidates from participating in the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election.
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.R. 3152 • Sept. 12, 2023
Fight CRIME Act
Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act or the Fight CRIME Act This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Iran's missile program. The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., foreign individuals, entities, and states) that are knowingly involved with Iran or Iran-aligned entities in certain…
H.R. 589 • Sept. 12, 2023
MAHSA Act
Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran.
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. 5024 • July 27, 2023
Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1176 • July 26, 2023
Taiwan International Solidarity Act
This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.
H.R. 1684 • July 26, 2023
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State to provide an annual report to Congress on ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti. The bill also requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain individuals identified in the report if appropriate under specified U.S. laws.
H.R. 3203 • July 26, 2023
Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2023
This bill makes changes to various laws pertaining to sanctions, including by revising the definition of what constitutes a foreign opioid trafficker.
H.R. 4619 • July 26, 2023
AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4715 • July 26, 2023
BRITS Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4716 • July 26, 2023
KOALA Act
No official summary yet.
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. 4865 • July 25, 2023
IDB Transparency Act
This bill directs the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to act to reduce China's influence and to promote greater transparency about China's role in the IDB. Specifically, the U.S.
H.R. 4875 • July 25, 2023
Doctors in our Borders Act
This bill increases the number of Conrad 30 waivers available each year from 30 to 100. Typically, a J-1 visa holder (nonimmigrant exchange visitor) must leave the United States for two years after finishing the exchange visitor program, including J-1 visa holders who entered the United States to receive graduate medical training.
H.R. 3941 • July 19, 2023
Schools Not Shelters Act
This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.
H.R. 4708 • July 18, 2023
H–2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act
H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act or the HIRE Act This bill addresses issues relating to temporary work visas, including by extending the period of stay for H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) and H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) visas.
H.R. 4683 • July 17, 2023
Closing Loopholes for the Overseas Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence Act
or the CLOUD AI Act This bill prohibits certain transactions between a U.S. person (i.e., natural person or entity) and an entity located in China or Macau when the transactions support remote access to certain integrated circuits. Specifically, the bill prohibits a U.S. person (and any foreign branch of a U.S.
H.R. 813 • July 17, 2023
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.
H.R. 4577 • July 14, 2023
Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
This bill expands the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) related to agriculture and land transactions. (CFIUS reviews the national security implications of foreign investment in the United States.)
H.R. 4659 • July 14, 2023
Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4627 • July 13, 2023
Afghan Adjustment Act
This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues.
H.R. 4448 • June 30, 2023
Canadian Snowbird Visa Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States qualifying Canadian citizens as long-term nonimmigrant visitors. A qualifying Canadian citizen is an individual who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a Canadian residence, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S.
H.R. 4358 • June 23, 2023
PHDs First Act
Putting Highest Degrees First Act of 2023 or the PHDs First Act This bill exempts certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) with doctoral degrees from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year.
H.R. 4238 • June 21, 2023
Kate's Law
Stop Illegal Reentry Act or Kate's Law 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.
H.R. 4217 • June 20, 2023
Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act
This bill prohibits the export or reexport of electronic waste, such as computers, televisions, and consumer electronics, subject to certain exemptions (e.g., items that meet specific criteria designed to ensure they do not become the source of counterfeit products).
H.R. 3099 • June 13, 2023
Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.) The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to the U.S.
H.R. 4086 • June 13, 2023
AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3792 • June 1, 2023
U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023
This bill modifies and extends certain authorities related to Israel. For example, the bill extends the authorization for the Department of Defense (DOD) to transfer certain defense items to Israel; extends the authorization to finance cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries related to water resources, agriculture, and…
H.R. 3693 • May 25, 2023
Migrant Relocation Transparency Act
This bill requires the federal government to, before resettling, transporting, or relocating any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) not in detention, consult with the affected state and local governments.
H.R. 3711 • May 25, 2023
Schools Not Shelters Act
This bill prohibits schools that receive certain federal financial assistance from using their facilities to shelter certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) unless the individual pays for such shelter.
H.R. 3508 • May 18, 2023
Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress a comprehensive southern border strategy. The strategy must include (1) an overview of current security risks along the southern border; and (2) an assessment of the barriers, technologies, and tools that are necessary to achieve and maintain situational awareness and operational…
H.R. 3536 • May 18, 2023
Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act
This bill directs the President to report annually to Congress on fugitives and other individuals with respect to whom the United States is seeking extradition from other countries. The report shall contain information on the number of such individuals, U.S.
H.R. 2494 • May 17, 2023
POLICE Act of 2023
Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.
H.R. 3393 • May 17, 2023
U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act
This bill provides that it is U.S. policy to (1) support bilateral training between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement for sharing best practices related to anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties; and (2) continue to counter threats to U.S.
H.R. 3442 • May 17, 2023
America’s CHILDREN Act of 2023
America's CHILDREN Act of 2023 or the Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues. Specifically, this bill allows a non-U.S.
H.R. 3205 • May 16, 2023
Project Precursor Act
This bill requires and authorizes actions to address fentanyl trafficking. The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) knowingly involved in (1) the trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, or related opioids by a transnational criminal organization; or (2) the activities of a…
H.R. 3333 • May 15, 2023
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.
H.R. 2 • May 11, 2023
Secure the Border Act of 2023
This bill makes various changes to immigration law, including by imposing limits on asylum eligibility and requiring employers to use an electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. DIVISION A--BORDER SECURITY This division requires certain actions related to border security. (Sec.
H.R. 3171 • May 10, 2023
Taiwan Representative Office Act
This bill requires the Department of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to rename its office in the District of Columbia the Taiwan Representative Office. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship is unofficial, and TECRO is Taiwan's principal representative office in the United States.)
H.R. 3067 • May 2, 2023
CASES Act of 2023
Corruption in Argentina Stymied by Enforcing Sanctions Act of 2023 or the CASES Act of 2023 This bill requires sanctions to be imposed on five specified Argentinian public officials if such individuals meet the criteria for such sanctions.
H.J.Res. 39 • Apr. 28, 2023
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.
H.R. 2827 • Apr. 25, 2023
Partner with Korea Act
This bill creates an E-4 treaty trader visa category for up to 15,000 nationals of South Korea each fiscal year who are coming to the United States solely to perform specialty occupation services, subject to various requirements. The 15,000 limit shall only apply to principal recipients of such visas and not their accompanying spouses or children.
H.J.Res. 59 • Apr. 25, 2023
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.
H.R. 2756 • Apr. 20, 2023
Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to expand military cybersecurity cooperation with the government of Taiwan. Such cooperation may include (1) efforts to protect military networks, infrastructure, and installations; and (2) cybersecurity training activities and exercises.
H.R. 1149 • Apr. 19, 2023
Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act
This bill requires the Department of State to address the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment (and services). For the purposes of this bill, untrusted telecommunications equipment are those deemed by the Federal Communications Commission to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.
H.R. 1151 • Apr. 17, 2023
USA Act
Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons.
H.R. 2393 • Apr. 7, 2023
Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report and implement a strategy to combat the use of social media by transnational criminal organizations to recruit individuals in the United States to support illicit activities in the United States or countries near a U.S. international border. DHS must also identify a designee within U.S.
H.R. 314 • Mar. 28, 2023
FORCE Act
Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends Act or the FORCE Act This bill prohibits removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes the determination that a transition government in Cuba is in power.
H.R. 1107 • Mar. 27, 2023
PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act
This bill requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing country by international organizations. (Generally, international organizations provide developing countries certain rights and beneficial treatment.
H.R. 1154 • Mar. 27, 2023
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023
This bill imposes sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.
H.R. 1787 • Mar. 24, 2023
Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
This bill makes certain workers with a traveling carnival or circus eligible for P visas (nonimmigrant visas for athletes, artists, and entertainers). Such visas shall be available for workers who perform functions that are integral and essential to the carnival or circus, such as transporting and assembling relevant structures and equipment.
H.R. 406 • Mar. 23, 2023
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act
or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.
H.R. 1093 • Mar. 22, 2023
To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on State Department efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States.
H.R. 1159 • Mar. 22, 2023
To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.
This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)
H.R. 1448 • Mar. 8, 2023
DARE Act of 2023
Defend America's Rural Energy Act of 2023 or the DARE Act of 2023 This bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review certain real estate transactions by foreign governments. (CFIUS is an interagency committee that oversees the national security risk of certain foreign direct investments in the U.S. economy.
H.R. 1453 • Mar. 8, 2023
Customs Business Fairness Act of 2023
This bill modifies the treatment of claims by customs brokers for customs duties in bankruptcy proceedings.
H.R. 1405 • Mar. 7, 2023
IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act
This bill establishes a program within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to provide outreach and training to HSI employees who have been exposed to various forms of trauma in working with victims of human trafficking. The bill also provides statutory authority for the HSI Victim Assistance Program.
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. 1298 • Mar. 1, 2023
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State to establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation as a tax-exempt organization to promote international conservation efforts, including by providing grants for eligible projects.
H.R. 1330 • Mar. 1, 2023
Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the President to lend or lease defense articles to Taiwan for protection against potential Chinese military aggression and requires the President to establish expedited procedures for delivering loaned or leased defense articles to Taiwan.
H.R. 1268 • Feb. 28, 2023
Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.) The Special Envoy shall seek to expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords.
H.R. 1102 • Feb. 17, 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).
H.R. 558 • Feb. 3, 2023
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit certain foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive sites, and for other purposes.
This bill prohibits China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia from purchasing property within 10 miles of a sensitive site, such as a U.S. military installation. The prohibition also applies to leases or receiving concessions to property within 10 miles of a sensitive site.
H.R. 556 • Jan. 26, 2023
21st Century Dollar Act
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a strategy to facilitate the position of the dollar as the primary global reserve currency.
H.J.Res. 18 • Jan. 12, 2023
AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution
Authorization for the Use of Military Force to Combat, Attack, Resist, Target, Eliminate, and Limit Influence Resolution or the AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against foreign nations, foreign organizations, or foreign persons affiliated with foreign organizations that the President…
H.R. 211 • Jan. 9, 2023
COI Elimination Act
This bill limits U.S. contributions to the United Nations pertaining to the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. Current law imposes a cap on the annual U.S. contribution to the U.N. budget. The bill lowers that cap by 25% of the amount budgeted for the commission.