S. 3900 • June 17, 2026
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
26 out of 158 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
Total Score
F
Immigration
F
Foreign Policy
F
Trade
F
Bills That Affected This Grade
S. 4814 • June 17, 2026
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
No official summary yet.
S. 2 • June 5, 2026
Secure America Act
This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.
S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4389 • Apr. 27, 2026
HELP Separated Children Act
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 104 • Mar. 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026
Tariff Refund Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3855 • Feb. 12, 2026
United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
S. 3740 • Jan. 29, 2026
Save the Kurds Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3745 • Jan. 29, 2026
ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 98 • Jan. 14, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
S. 3322 • Jan. 7, 2026
Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3592 • Jan. 7, 2026
PROTECT Military Families Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3535 • Dec. 17, 2025
GRACE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3508 • Dec. 16, 2025
ARMAS Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3440 • Dec. 11, 2025
Temporary Family Visitation Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3390 • Dec. 9, 2025
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3142 • Nov. 6, 2025
I–VETS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3143 • Nov. 6, 2025
HOPE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3144 • Nov. 6, 2025
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3146 • Nov. 6, 2025
Restoring Access for Detainees Act
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 90 • Nov. 6, 2025
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
S. 1854 • Oct. 30, 2025
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.
S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.
S. 2928 • Sept. 29, 2025
H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2655 • Aug. 1, 2025
Community-based Refugee Reception Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2679 • Aug. 1, 2025
Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2525 • July 29, 2025
Transnational Repression Policy Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2350 • July 17, 2025
Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2212 • July 8, 2025
VISIBLE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2106 • June 18, 2025
SECURE Act
Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation (certain countries in which nationals experience conflict or other unsafe conditions) to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).
S. 1449 • Apr. 10, 2025
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 1488 • Apr. 10, 2025
Sovereign Wealth Fund Transparency Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1272 • Apr. 3, 2025
Trade Review Act of 2025
This bill requires congressional notification and review of new or increased duties (i.e., tariffs) imposed by the President on articles imported into the United States. Specifically, the President must notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing a duty on articles imported into the United States.
S. 1297 • Apr. 3, 2025
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025
This bill provides legal protections for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings. The Department of Justice (DOJ), or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a case involving an unaccompanied child, may appoint or provide counsel at the government's expense to non-U.S.
S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).
S. 959 • Mar. 11, 2025
Tariff Transparency Act of 2025
This bill requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and report to Congress on the impact of additional tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. (President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders on February 1, 2025, to impose an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico.
S. 709 • 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.
S. 696 • Feb. 24, 2025
Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act
No official summary yet.
S. 646 • Feb. 20, 2025
Born in the USA Act
No official summary yet.
S. 554 • Feb. 12, 2025
United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned…
S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 455 • Feb. 6, 2025
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.
S. 461 • Feb. 6, 2025
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
This bill exempts from immigrant visa limitations the children of certain individuals who were naturalized due to their military service during World War II. Specifically, this applies to the children of veterans who served honorably during World War II in the U.S.
S. 482 • Feb. 6, 2025
A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.
No official summary yet.
S. 391 • Feb. 4, 2025
Access to Counsel Act of 2025
This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.
S. 398 • Feb. 4, 2025
NO BAN Act
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.
S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025
Laken Riley Act
This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.
S. 5587 • Dec. 18, 2024
Family Reunification Task Force Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5076 • Sept. 17, 2024
Iran Internet Freedom Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024
NO BAN Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4861 • July 30, 2024
Destination Reception Assistance Act
No official summary yet.
S. 138 • July 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.
S. 4723 • July 11, 2024
Keep Families Together Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4377 • May 21, 2024
Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1829 • May 7, 2024
Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 2626 • May 7, 2024
MAHSA Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1271 • Apr. 9, 2024
FEND Off Fentanyl Act
Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.
S. 4069 • Mar. 22, 2024
Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 3714 • Jan. 31, 2024
GRACE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3323 • Nov. 15, 2023
PROKID Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3276 • Nov. 9, 2023
HOPE Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3278 • Nov. 9, 2023
I–VETS Act
Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify non-U.S.
S. 3280 • Nov. 9, 2023
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 3255 • Nov. 8, 2023
Temporary Family Visitation Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3197 • Nov. 1, 2023
Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023
This bill establishes an Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to pay expenses relating to seizures and forfeitures of Iranian property and provides statutory authority for the Export Enforcement Coordination Center, which is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and investigates and prosecutes violations of U.S. export control laws.
S. 3128 • Oct. 25, 2023
Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3054 • Oct. 17, 2023
Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act
This bill makes nonimmigrant student visas (F visas) available to college athletes who enter into endorsement contracts involving the individual’s name, image, or likeness. The visa is available to individuals enrolled in a U.S.
S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 2585 • July 27, 2023
National Office of New Americans Act
This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans (NONA) within the Executive Office of the President to promote and support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States. The NONA shall also establish the Federal Initiative on New Americans.
S. 2711 • July 27, 2023
Protecting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Act
This bill allows an abused spouse or child whose immigrant status is derived from another alien (the principal alien) to obtain immigrant status independent of the principal alien. Current law provides a path to immigrant status to abused individuals who derive their status from a U.S.
S. 2327 • 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.
S.J.Res. 37 • July 12, 2023
A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.
This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty.
S. 1727 • June 13, 2023
SECURE Act
Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).
S. 1960 • June 13, 2023
Global Respect Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023
A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.
S. 1465 • May 4, 2023
Baltic Security Initiative Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out an initiative to deepen security cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The goals of this initiative include (1) achieving U.S.
S. 396 • May 4, 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 U.S. law.
H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.
S. 1392 • May 1, 2023
Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 public health emergency to apply for and obtain lawful permanent resident status (sometimes referred to as a green card). The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.
S. 1343 • Apr. 27, 2023
Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act
This bill narrows the scope of certain crime-based grounds for barring or removing a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from the United States. (Generally, a conviction for certain crimes, such as a crime that carries a term of incarceration of a certain length, may constitute grounds for denying an individual certain immigration benefits.)
S. 1263 • Apr. 25, 2023
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023
This bill exempts from worldwide or numerical limitations certain family-sponsored immigrant visas for the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under certain laws providing for naturalization for service during World War II.
S. 1098 • Mar. 30, 2023
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S.
S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.
S. 1006 • Mar. 28, 2023
A bill 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.
S. 1007 • Mar. 28, 2023
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023
This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI+ people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…
S. 979 • Mar. 27, 2023
H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2023
H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2023 This bill modifies requirements related to H-1B (specialty occupation) and L-1 (intracompany transfers) nonimmigrant visas and contains related provisions.
S. 831 • Mar. 16, 2023
Transnational Repression Policy Act
This bill seeks to reduce transnational repression (the actions of foreign governments to intimidate, silence, or harm members of diaspora and exile communities to prevent them from exercising their human rights).
S. 863 • Mar. 16, 2023
A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.
This bill establishes a commission to develop a comprehensive grand strategy and whole-of-government approach with respect to the U.S.-China relationship. The purposes of the commission include (1) defining steps to build a stable international order that includes China, (2) providing recommendations to protect U.S.
S. 686 • Mar. 7, 2023
RESTRICT Act
Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act or the RESTRICT Act This bill requires federal actions to identify and mitigate foreign threats to information and communications technology (ICT) products and services (e.g., social media applications).
S. 665 • Mar. 6, 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.
S. 342 • Feb. 9, 2023
Access to Counsel Act of 2023
This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.
S. 5074 • Oct. 11, 2022
A bill to provide for a temporary 1-year halt to all proposed direct commercial sales and foreign military sales to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of weaponry and munitions.
This bill prohibits the issuing of export licenses for the transfer of defense articles to Saudi Arabia under the Arms Export Control Act for one year. This prohibition includes direct munitions containers; weapon support and support equipment; spare and repair parts; U.S.
S. 5039 • Sept. 29, 2022
A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.
This bill establishes the China Grand Strategy Commission to develop a consensus on a strategy and whole-of-government approach regarding U.S. relations with China.
S. 5055 • Sept. 29, 2022
Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
This bill addresses immigration-related issues pertaining to noncitizen (or non-U.S. national) military veterans, including by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide lawful permanent resident status to a veteran subject to removal.
S. 4947 • Sept. 22, 2022
Defense EXPORTS Act
Defense Export Promotion Of Relevant Technology and Supplies Act or the Defense EXPORTS Act This bill provides funding to (1) develop program protection strategies for Department of Defense systems that may be exported, (2) design and incorporate exportability features into such systems during the research and development phases of such systems, and (3)…
S. 4787 • Aug. 7, 2022
Afghan Adjustment Act
This bill expands eligibility for special immigrant visas to certain Afghan nationals (and accompanying spouse and children) and addresses related issues.
S. 4649 • July 27, 2022
Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production.
S.J.Res. 56 • July 14, 2022
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces.
S. 4529 • July 13, 2022
Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2022
Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2022 This bill imposes requirements related to the treatment of noncitizen children detained in immigration custody.
S. 2261 • July 12, 2022
HOPE Act
Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act or the HOPE Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to parole into the United States an alien veteran who (1) is seeking temporary admission to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and (2) is outside the United States after having been ordered removed or…
S. 4389 • June 14, 2022
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.
S. 4331 • May 26, 2022
Strengthen Taiwan's Security Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop, with close consultation with Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, a plan for the United States to use existing authorities to expedite military assistance to Taiwan as necessary for Taiwan to defend itself against certain military actions, such as an amphibious assault, a missile attack, or a blockade.
H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022
Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).
H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.
S.J.Res. 17 • Apr. 6, 2022
A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.
This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty.
S. 3720 • Mar. 1, 2022
H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2022
H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2022 This bill modifies requirements related to H-1B (specialty occupation) and L-1 (intracompany transfers) nonimmigrant visas and contains related provisions.
S. 3638 • Feb. 10, 2022
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022
This bill exempts certain aliens with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year.
S. 3433 • Dec. 17, 2021
Honor Our Commitment Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy for the safe processing abroad of nationals of Afghanistan applying for admission as refugees or special immigrant visas based on the applicant's work in support of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan.
S. 3421 • Dec. 16, 2021
Stop Iranian Drones Act of 2021
This bill expands existing provisions requiring sanctions against individuals or entities that provide certain types of weapons to Iran. Specifically, the bill modifies the provisions by adding unmanned combat aerial vehicles to the list of weapons covered by the sanctions.
S. 3406 • Dec. 15, 2021
Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to build a searchable database with certain information about each temporary foreign nonimmigrant worker.
S. 3212 • Nov. 15, 2021
Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act
This bill limits the deportation of noncitizen veterans and addresses related issues. No federal agency may initiate removal proceedings without asking the individual facing removal whether the individual is a member of the Armed Forces, a veteran, or a spouse, parent, or minor child of such an individual.
S. 3108 • Oct. 28, 2021
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2021
This bill provides legal protections for a noncitizen (i.e., an individual referred to as an alien in federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings.
S. 2954 • Oct. 7, 2021
Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act
This bill narrows the scope of certain crime-based grounds for barring or removing an alien from the United States. (Generally, a conviction for certain crimes, such as a crime that carries a term of incarceration of a certain length, may constitute grounds for denying an individual certain immigration benefits.)
S. 2956 • Oct. 7, 2021
Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021
This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.
S. 2937 • Oct. 5, 2021
BURMA Act of 2021
Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.
S. 2922 • Sept. 30, 2021
Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021
This bill establishes the Afghanistan War Commission. The commission must conduct a study of various matters related to the war in Afghanistan, including (1) U.S. actions immediately prior to the attacks on September 11, 2001; (2) U.S.
S. 2795 • Sept. 22, 2021
Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish programs that are alternatives to detention for immigration enforcement and addresses related issues.
S. 65 • July 16, 2021
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.
S. 1061 • June 24, 2021
Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.
S. 2265 • June 24, 2021
Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2021
This bill provides permanent resident status and citizenship eligibility to certain noncitizen veterans and addresses related issues. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must establish a program that allows (1) eligible noncitizen veterans outside of the United States to be admitted as permanent residents, and (2) eligible noncitizen veterans in the…
S. 2268 • June 24, 2021
I–VETS Act
Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify aliens who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces when such an alien applies for an immigration benefit or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding.
S. 2128 • June 17, 2021
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from detaining an individual during pregnancy or postpartum recovery and addresses related issues. DHS must immediately release any detainee found to be pregnant, unless the detainee presents an immediate and serious threat of hurting themselves or others.
S. 2003 • June 10, 2021
Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021
This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence.
S. 2032 • June 10, 2021
Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
This bill modifies a program providing special immigrant visas to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. The bill extends the program through 2023 and increases the number of visas available. An individual may become eligible for a visa after assisting U.S.
S. 1996 • June 9, 2021
Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021
or the GLOBE Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to (1) the protection of LGBTQI individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals.
S. 1891 • May 27, 2021
NO BAN Act
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.
S. 1912 • May 27, 2021
Access to Counsel Act of 2021
This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.
S. 1810 • May 25, 2021
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.
S. 1778 • May 20, 2021
End Transfers of Detained Immigrants Act
This bill imposes requirements related to individuals in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services.
S. 1708 • May 19, 2021
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2021
This bill exempts from worldwide or numerical limitations certain family-sponsored immigrant visas for the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under certain laws providing for naturalization for service during World War II.
S. 1635 • May 13, 2021
Temporary Family Visitation Act
This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa classification for an alien temporarily entering the United States to visit a relative who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The maximum period of stay for a family visitor visa shall be 90 days. An alien seeking such a visa must have health insurance for the duration of the stay.
S. 747 • May 12, 2021
Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible aliens who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to apply for and obtain permanent resident status. The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.
S. 1451 • Apr. 29, 2021
Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.
S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021
USTR Inspector General Act of 2021
This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…
S. 1375 • Apr. 27, 2021
Families Belong Together Act
This bill provides various immigration benefits for eligible alien parents (or legal guardians) and minor children who were separated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) between January 20, 2017, and January 20, 2021.
S. 1335 • Apr. 22, 2021
A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes.
This bill generally addresses the adverse effects of climate change with a particular focus on immigration. Specifically, the bill establishes an immigration pathway to admit climate-displaced persons into the United States.
S. 1135 • Apr. 15, 2021
GRACE Act
Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act or the GRACE Act This bill establishes that the maximum number of refugees admitted each fiscal year shall be no less than 125,000 and that the maximum number shall be treated as the numerical goal for refugee admissions for the applicable fiscal year.
S. 1100 • Apr. 13, 2021
Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2021
Immigrants' Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take steps to address mental health issues among immigrants and CBP agents and officers. It also restricts the sharing of mental health information for use in certain immigration proceedings.
S. 901 • Mar. 23, 2021
FAIR Proceedings Act
Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal Proceedings Act or the FAIR Proceedings Act This bill expands access to counsel for aliens in immigration proceedings and provides for protections related to such proceedings.
S. 846 • Mar. 18, 2021
Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent disclosing information from applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), except to implement the program.
S. 765 • Mar. 16, 2021
Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to carry out activities under the Safe from the Start program to prevent, mitigate, and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies around the world. (The Safe from the Start program addresses childhood exposure to violence.)
S. 772 • Mar. 16, 2021
Responsibility for Unaccompanied Minors Act
This bill amends provisions relating to responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the care of unaccompanied alien children.
S. 681 • Mar. 10, 2021
COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act
COVID-19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to collect and report various information about detained individuals, including data on COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing.
S. 634 • Mar. 9, 2021
Girls LEAD Act
Girls' Leadership, Engagement, Agency, and Development Act of 2021 or the Girls LEAD Act This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to jointly report to Congress a strategy to strengthen the participation of adolescents, particularly girls, in democracy, human rights, and governance.
S. 424 • Feb. 24, 2021
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021
This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…
S. 433 • Feb. 24, 2021
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2021
This bill provides assistance to immigrants and addresses issues related to naturalization. The bill establishes the National Office of New Americans to (1) welcome and support immigrants, (2) promote and support immigrant integration, and (3) promote the pursuit of U.S. citizenship among immigrants.
S. 382 • Feb. 23, 2021
PROKID Act
Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act or PROKID Act This bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The office shall ensure that if government detention of an immigrant child is necessary, that child is held in the least restrictive setting.
S. 348 • Feb. 22, 2021
U.S. Citizenship Act
This bill establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals. The bill also replaces the term alien with noncitizen in the immigration statutes and addresses other related issues. Specifically, the bill establishes a new status of lawful prospective immigrant .
S. 291 • Feb. 8, 2021
National Office of New Americans Act
This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans (NONA) within the Executive Office of the President to promote and support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States. The NONA shall also establish the Federal Initiative on New Americans.
S. 295 • Feb. 8, 2021
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political…
S. 306 • Feb. 8, 2021
SECURE Act
Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain permanent resident status.
S. 260 • Feb. 4, 2021
Protecting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Act
This bill allows an abused spouse or child whose immigrant status is derived from another alien (the principal alien) to obtain immigrant status independent of the principal alien. Current law provides a path to immigrant status to abused individuals who derive their status from a U.S.
S. 142 • Jan. 28, 2021
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided.