S. 4800 • June 16, 2026
Land of the Free Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
25 out of 159 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
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Immigration
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Foreign Policy
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Trade
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Bills That Affected This Grade
S.J.Res. 190 • June 16, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".
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.J.Res. 99 • Apr. 29, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
No official summary yet.
S. 4049 • Mar. 11, 2026
Reclaim Trade Powers Act
This bill repeals the statute that directs the President to take certain actions, such as imposing a tariff of up to 15% for up to 150 days on articles imported into the United States, when necessary to address large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits or certain other situations that present fundamental international payments problems.
S. 3981 • Mar. 4, 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 Department of State to appoint a Special Envoy for Burma.
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. 3322 • Jan. 7, 2026
Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
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. 3393 • Dec. 9, 2025
Support UNFPA Funding Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3348 • Dec. 4, 2025
Dream Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 3326 • Dec. 3, 2025
Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act
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.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. 2886 • Sept. 18, 2025
America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2759 • Sept. 10, 2025
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 2672 • Aug. 1, 2025
SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2594 • July 31, 2025
IEIS Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2468 • July 28, 2025
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
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. 1965 • June 5, 2025
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
No official summary yet.
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. 1233 • Apr. 1, 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.
S. 935 • Mar. 11, 2025
A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
S. 816 • Mar. 3, 2025
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy and a standardized training plan to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S.
S. 804 • Feb. 27, 2025
Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 742 • 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.
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. 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. 491 • Feb. 6, 2025
Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act
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. 261 • Jan. 27, 2025
Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
S. 193 • Jan. 22, 2025
Neighbors Not Enemies Act
This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.
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. 5467 • Dec. 10, 2024
SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act
No official summary yet.
S. 5389 • Nov. 21, 2024
CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4993 • Sept. 9, 2024
Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela’s Energy Sector Act of 2024
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. 4647 • July 9, 2024
ARMAS Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4425 • May 23, 2024
GPA Act
No official summary yet.
S. 4393 • May 22, 2024
Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4377 • May 21, 2024
Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1651 • May 7, 2024
Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
This bill addresses economic and political development in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia), including by supporting anti-corruption and trade initiatives.
S. 4119 • Apr. 15, 2024
Restricting Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4110 • Apr. 11, 2024
AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 4069 • Mar. 22, 2024
Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
S. 3987 • Mar. 20, 2024
Stateless Protection 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. 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. 3211 • Nov. 2, 2023
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3128 • Oct. 25, 2023
Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act
No official summary yet.
S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 2606 • July 27, 2023
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present.
S. 2384 • July 19, 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.
S. 2331 • July 18, 2023
Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
S. 2342 • July 18, 2023
Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
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. 1931 • June 13, 2023
AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
No official summary yet.
S. 1885 • June 8, 2023
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
This bill exempts Special Immigrant Juveniles visas from certain annual numerical limitations on such visas. (Generally, Special Immigrant Juvenile status is available to qualifying non-U.S. nationals under 21 years of age who are in the United States and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent.)
S. 1887 • June 8, 2023
GRATEFUL Act
Granting Recognition to Accomplished Talented Employees For Unwavering Loyalty Act or the GRATEFUL Act This bill makes additional visas available under a program that provides special immigrant visas to eligible foreign nationals who were employed by the U.S. government abroad.
S. 1747 • May 18, 2023
Neighbors Not Enemies Act
This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.
S. 1667 • 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.
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. 1600 • May 15, 2023
Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
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. 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. 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. 1151 • Mar. 30, 2023
Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023
This bill provides for the automatic termination of laws that authorize the use of military force or declare war. Any such existing law terminates six months after this bill's enactment; any such future law terminates 10 years after enactment.
S. 1025 • Mar. 29, 2023
SAFEGUARD Act of 2023
Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2023 or the SAFEGUARD Act of 2023 This bill establishes specified measures to prevent the sale, export, or transfer of defense articles or defense services to foreign countries for use in violation of international humanitarian law or human rights.
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. 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. 814 • Mar. 15, 2023
Romania Visa Waiver Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to designate Romania as a program country under the visa waiver program.
S. 767 • Mar. 9, 2023
MINDS Act
Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act This bill authorizes and requires certain actions by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities across U.S. development and foreign assistance programs.
S. 678 • Mar. 7, 2023
NOPEC
No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2023 or NOPEC This bill prohibits a foreign state from engaging in collective action impacting the market, supply, price, or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product in the U.S.
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. 653 • Mar. 2, 2023
Freedom to Export to Cuba Act of 2023
This bill repeals both the President's statutory authority to impose an embargo on Cuba and various prohibitions against providing assistance to Cuba. Repealed prohibitions include those related to (1) the President's authority to impose sanctions on countries that provide assistance to Cuba, (2) the prohibition against U.S.
S. 552 • Feb. 28, 2023
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.
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. 365 • Feb. 9, 2023
Dream Act of 2023
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel removal and grant lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis to certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who initially entered the United States as minors (younger than 18 years of age).
S. 295 • Feb. 7, 2023
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.
S. 158 • Jan. 31, 2023
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2023
This bill requires the President to take certain actions to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
S. 126 • Jan. 26, 2023
FLED Accountability Act of 2023
Fortifying Lawful Elections and Democracy Accountability Act of 2023 or the FLED Accountability Act of 2023 This bill bars foreign government officials who knowingly undermined elections from entering the United States. Specifically, the prohibition applies to any non-U.S.
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. 4974 • Sept. 28, 2022
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present.
S. 4982 • Sept. 28, 2022
International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022
This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State 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 inclusion and transition to independent living of children with…
S. 4718 • Aug. 2, 2022
Australia-United States Submarine Officer Pipeline Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to carry out an exchange program for Australian submarine officers. Under this program, two such officers shall be selected each year to receive training and, after completing such training, be assigned to duty on an operational U.S. submarine at sea.
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. 3052 • July 21, 2022
Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022
This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., entities and individuals) responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constitute serious human rights violations and acts to support the establishment of facilities in Cambodia that could be used by China's military.
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. 4514 • July 13, 2022
Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the President to take certain actions to assist foreign trading partners affected by economic coercion. Economic coercion refers to actions or threats undertaken by a foreign adversary to restrain, obstruct, or manipulate trade, foreign aid, investment, or commerce with the intent to cause economic harm or influence sovereign political…
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…
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. 3869 • Mar. 17, 2022
A bill to add Ireland to the E-3 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.
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. 3721 • Mar. 1, 2022
RELIEF Act
Resolving Extended Limbo for Immigrant Employees and Families Act or the RELIEF Act This bill revises provisions related to family- and employment-based visas.
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. 3279 • Nov. 30, 2021
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2021
This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through December 19, 2035, the duty-free treatment provided for apparel articles assembled in Haiti and imported from Haiti or the Dominican Republic.
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. 1064 • Nov. 10, 2021
RENACER Act
Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.
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. 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. 2876 • Sept. 28, 2021
Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help Central and Eastern European countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks.
S. 2835 • Sept. 23, 2021
Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021
This bill provides for the automatic termination of laws that authorize the use of military force or declare war. Any such existing law terminates six months after this bill's enactment; any such future law terminates 10 years after enactment.
S. 2753 • Sept. 15, 2021
Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021
America's Children Act or the Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues.
S. 1041 • Aug. 10, 2021
RENACER Act
Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.
S.J.Res. 22 • Aug. 9, 2021
A joint resolution to prospectively repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
This joint resolution repeals the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, effective one year after the date of enactment of the resolution.
S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021
A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.
This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.
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. 14 • June 24, 2021
Combating Global Corruption Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to develop a program to combat corruption in foreign countries. The State Department must annually report to Congress a tiered list of all foreign countries.
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. 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. 1642 • May 13, 2021
Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021
Protect Women's and Girls' Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on the conditions of women and girls in Afghan civil society following the departure of U.S. and NATO forces.
S. 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. 1495 • Apr. 29, 2021
International Press Freedom Act of 2021
This bill establishes programs to address international threats to press freedom and allows qualifying threatened journalists to be admitted into the United States. The bill establishes an Office on International Press Freedom within the Department of State.
S. 1336 • Apr. 22, 2021
PROTECT Immigration Act
Protecting the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act or the PROTECT Immigration Act This bill establishes that the authority to investigate, apprehend, or detain aliens for the purposes of immigration enforcement is limited to immigration officers and authorized Department of Homeland Security…
S. 1022 • Mar. 25, 2021
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2021
This bill requires the President and specified agencies to take certain actions to increase U.S. exports to Africa. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa. The focus of this strategy must include (1) increasing exports of U.S.
S. 1024 • Mar. 25, 2021
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
This bill makes previously unused immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians who petition for such a visa before the date that is 90 days after the end of the declared national emergency relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.
S. 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. 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. 388 • Feb. 23, 2021
Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021
This bill temporarily imposes sanctions and other penalties on Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez and the government of Honduras for systemic corruption and human rights violations, with particular focus on the Honduran police and military.
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. 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. 249 • Feb. 4, 2021
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2021
This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba. Specifically, the bill (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory trade treatment to Cuban products, and (3) prohibits and rescinds limits on…
S. 264 • Feb. 4, 2021
Dream Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel removal and grant lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis to an alien who is inadmissible or deportable or is in temporary protected status who (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States for four years preceding this bill's enactment, (2) was younger…
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.
S. 67 • Jan. 27, 2021
Support for Global Financial Institution Pandemic Response Act of 2021
This bill requires each U.S. Executive Director at an international financial institution to take certain actions in support of the global response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, each U.S.
S. 50 • Jan. 26, 2021
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021
This bill provides assistance to eligible nationals of Venezuela. Under this bill, eligible nationals of Venezuela shall qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization.