H.R. 4920 • Apr. 22, 2026
BIS IT Modernization Act
No official summary yet.
100 out of 178 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
Total Score
F
Immigration
C
Foreign Policy
F
Trade
C-
Bills That Affected This Grade
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. 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. 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. 7648 • Feb. 23, 2026
Local Taxpayer Protection 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. 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. 3307 • Jan. 21, 2026
Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4532 • Jan. 21, 2026
American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6875 • Jan. 21, 2026
AI OVERWATCH 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. 6469 • Dec. 4, 2025
FREEDOM Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5490 • Dec. 3, 2025
Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
This bill requires the President to (1) impose applicable sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities) responsible for online financial scams against U.S. nationals, and (2) establish an interagency task force to shut down the criminal syndicates perpetuating such scams.
H.R. 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. 6302 • Nov. 25, 2025
Whistleblowers Aiding National Security Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5959 • Nov. 7, 2025
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5528 • Sept. 19, 2025
America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3486 • Sept. 11, 2025
Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
Stop Illegal Reentry Act This bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States.
H.R. 5271 • Sept. 10, 2025
Pakistan Freedom and Accountability 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. 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. 4577 • July 21, 2025
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4343 • July 10, 2025
United States-Greece Security Cooperation Reporting Act
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. 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. 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. 3635 • May 29, 2025
Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act
No official summary yet.
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. 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. 3028 • Apr. 24, 2025
Duty Drawback Clarification Act
This bill revises Chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform rate of duty for all whiskies.
H.R. 2619 • Apr. 9, 2025
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2559 • Apr. 1, 2025
Taiwan Allies Fund Act
No official summary yet.
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. 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. 1916 • Mar. 6, 2025
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025
This bill provides FY2025 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 FY2025. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S.
H.R. 1710 • Feb. 27, 2025
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1548 • Feb. 24, 2025
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
This bill addresses unfair trade practices by making various changes to U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty laws. Antidumping laws provide relief to U.S industries and workers that are materially injured or threatened with injury due to imports of like products sold in the U.S.
H.R. 1385 • Feb. 14, 2025
Strengthening Cooperation and Security in the Middle East Act
No official summary yet.
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. 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.
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. 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. 506 • Jan. 16, 2025
Security First Act
This bill reauthorizes the Operation Stonegarden program from FY2025 through FY2028 and addresses other border security issues. (Operation Stonegarden provides grants to enhance the border security capabilities of state, local, and tribal governments.)
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. 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. 2938 • Dec. 17, 2024
International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023
This bill addresses U.S. cooperation with other nations on nuclear energy-related issues. For example, the bill requires the President, in coordination with international partners, to hold a biennial conference on civil nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and sustainability; the Department of State to meet with ally or partner nations for the purpose of…
H.R. 3882 • Dec. 17, 2024
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act
This bill addresses unfair trade practices by making various changes to U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty law. Antidumping provides relief to U.S industries and workers that are materially injured or threatened with injury due to imports of like products sold in the U.S.
H.R. 6114 • Dec. 17, 2024
Maximum Pressure Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8411 • Dec. 17, 2024
Defending American Property Abroad 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. 7807 • Nov. 19, 2024
Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force 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. 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. 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. 9561 • Sept. 12, 2024
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025
This bill provides FY2025 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 FY2025. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S.
H.R. 1425 • Sept. 11, 2024
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.
H.R. 9456 • Sept. 11, 2024
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024
This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
H.R. 9542 • Sept. 11, 2024
Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Reform Act
No official summary yet.
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. 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. 9405 • Aug. 23, 2024
Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9374 • Aug. 16, 2024
Stand with Israel Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 9247 • Aug. 2, 2024
BIS IT Modernization Act
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. 8926 • July 11, 2024
DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2024
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. 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. 8358 • May 10, 2024
Taiwan Allies Fund 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6542 • Dec. 1, 2023
Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023
This bill addresses issues concerning family- and employment-based visas. The bill increases the annual per-country cap on family-based immigrant visas from 7% of the total number of such visas available to 15% and eliminates the per-country cap for employment-based immigrant visas.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5694 • Sept. 26, 2023
Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act
This bill provides FY2024 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 FY2024. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S.
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. 5058 • July 27, 2023
Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act
No official summary yet.
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. 4725 • July 26, 2023
AUKUS Oversight and Accountability 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. 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. 4709 • July 18, 2023
U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2023
This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Department of Defense in carrying out research, development, test, and evaluation activities, on a joint basis with Israel, to establish capabilities for countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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. 4548 • July 14, 2023
BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2023
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4293 • June 22, 2023
American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023
This bill imposes limits and requirements on international food assistance provided under Title II of the Food for Peace Act and makes other changes to the assistance program. First, the bill eliminates the use of food procured outside of the United States, food vouchers, or cash transfers as food as assistance under the program.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 1690 • May 5, 2023
ORDER Act
Orderly Requirements Designed to Enforce and Regulate Latin American Migration Act or the ORDER Act This bill requires the Department of State to seek to negotiate agreements with Western Hemisphere countries concerning issues related to immigration enforcement and refugee processing. Such agreements must contain certain provisions.
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. 2824 • Apr. 25, 2023
FIGDA Act of 2023
Fostering Innovation in Global Development Assistance Act of 2023 or the FIGDA Act of 2023 This bill addresses innovation in U.S. development assistance.
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. 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. 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. 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. 163 • Feb. 8, 2023
Security First Act
This bill reauthorizes the Operation Stonegarden program from FY2024 through FY2027 and addresses other border security issues. (Operation Stonegarden provides grants to enhance the border security capabilities of state, local, and tribal governments.)