H.R. 9284 • June 11, 2026
Foreign Investment Review Monitoring and Commitment Tracking Oversight Board Act
No official summary yet.
94 out of 232 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.
Total Score
F
Immigration
F
Foreign Policy
F
Trade
D
Bills That Affected This Grade
H.R. 8740 • June 10, 2026
Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act
No official summary yet.
S. 2 • June 9, 2026
Secure America Act
This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.
H.R. 9085 • June 2, 2026
Tibet Atrocities Determination Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2071 • May 12, 2026
Save Our Shrimpers Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S.
H.R. 8730 • May 11, 2026
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1689 • Apr. 16, 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)
H.J.Res. 156 • Apr. 16, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8228 • Apr. 9, 2026
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4638 • Mar. 19, 2026
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.
H.R. 1958 • Mar. 18, 2026
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.
H.R. 1422 • Mar. 17, 2026
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.
H.R. 7961 • Mar. 17, 2026
H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7805 • Mar. 4, 2026
Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7615 • Feb. 20, 2026
RELIEF Act
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. 7516 • Feb. 11, 2026
No Funds for Forced Labor Act
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. 1531 • Feb. 9, 2026
PROTECT Taiwan Act
Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests.
H.R. 3307 • Jan. 21, 2026
Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7178 • Jan. 21, 2026
U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7146 • Jan. 16, 2026
PORCUPINE Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 7095 • Jan. 15, 2026
Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act
This bill prohibits the importation of energy products that were produced at any refinery that uses crude oil originating in Russia. Current law prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under Chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their…
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. 6670 • Dec. 11, 2025
Temporary Family Visitation Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6379 • Dec. 4, 2025
Shadow Wolves Improvement Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4397 • Dec. 3, 2025
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5490 • Dec. 3, 2025
Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
This bill requires the President to (1) impose applicable sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities) responsible for online financial scams against U.S. nationals, and (2) establish an interagency task force to shut down the criminal syndicates perpetuating such scams.
H.R. 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. 6262 • Nov. 21, 2025
Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5534 • Sept. 19, 2025
To add the Republic of Korea to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5494 • Sept. 18, 2025
Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
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. 5303 • Sept. 11, 2025
FREEDOM for Gao Zhisheng and All Political Prisoners Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 5209 • Sept. 8, 2025
HOPE for Haitian Prosperity Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
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. 4829 • Aug. 1, 2025
Transnational Repression Policy Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4830 • Aug. 1, 2025
Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4687 • July 23, 2025
Partner with Korea Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4696 • July 23, 2025
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4393 • July 16, 2025
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 or as the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 This bill addresses various immigration-related issues, including by requiring higher pay for U.S.
H.R. 4281 • July 2, 2025
Bunker Buster Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 4286 • July 2, 2025
SAK PASE in Haiti Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 275 • June 26, 2025
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025
Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [ sic ] This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk.
H.R. 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. 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. 3264 • May 7, 2025
To require a determination and report relating to money laundering and violations of export controls and sanctions in Hong Kong.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2416 • May 6, 2025
Taiwan International Solidarity Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 3104 • Apr. 30, 2025
Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025
This bill provides a streamlined process for certain Ukrainian nationals (including accompanying spouse and children) who are living in the United States to receive lawful permanent resident status.
H.R. 2888 • Apr. 10, 2025
Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act
This bill terminates specified executive orders imposing duties (i.e., tariffs) on certain imports into the United States. It also requires the President to receive congressional approval in order to take certain trade actions.
H.R. 2672 • Apr. 7, 2025
Religious Workforce Protection Act
This bill allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend the nonimmigrant visa status of certain religious workers. Under current law, if specified conditions are met, nonimmigrant religious workers may receive a visa for a period not to exceed five years.
H.R. 2559 • Apr. 1, 2025
Taiwan Allies Fund Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2510 • Mar. 31, 2025
American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2366 • Mar. 26, 2025
American Families United Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to exercise discretion in certain immigration cases. Under this bill, DOJ or DHS may, on a case-by-case basis, exercise discretion by declining to remove a non-U.S.
H.R. 2346 • Mar. 25, 2025
Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2349 • Mar. 25, 2025
Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2246 • Mar. 21, 2025
Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2213 • Mar. 18, 2025
Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act
This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade in medical goods (i.e., medical devices, pharmaceutical goods, or inputs for such devices or goods).
H.R. 708 • Mar. 11, 2025
SHIELD Against CCP Act
Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend Against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to form a working group tasked with duties related to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United…
H.R. 2010 • Mar. 10, 2025
NATO Edge Act
This bill places additional restrictions on the President's ability to exit from the North Atlantic Treaty, the multilateral collective security agreement that established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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. 1840 • Mar. 4, 2025
Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act
This bill immediately terminates de minimis treatment for goods originating in China and phases out such treatment for goods originating from all other countries. (Current law allows for U.S. imports under a de minimis threshold of $800 per shipment to enter free of tariffs, fees, and taxes.)
H.R. 1841 • Mar. 4, 2025
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1589 • Feb. 27, 2025
American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
No official summary yet.
H.R. 1585 • Feb. 25, 2025
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.
H.R. 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. 1207 • Feb. 11, 2025
To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
No official summary yet.
H.R. 692 • Feb. 10, 2025
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.
H.R. 1056 • Feb. 6, 2025
To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.
This bill allows a national of the Czech Republic to qualify for E-1 nonimmigrant status if the Czech Republic provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals.
H.R. 1024 • Feb. 5, 2025
US-Kazakhstan Trade Modernization Act
This bill addresses trade between the United States and Kazakhstan. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to determine that Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 (commonly known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment) does not apply to Kazakhstan.
H.R. 694 • Jan. 23, 2025
Restoring Trade Fairness Act
This bill establishes various trade measures related to China, including by revoking China's permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status and increasing the rates of duty (i.e., tariffs) on Chinese imported goods. The bill prohibits imported goods originating from North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran from receiving de minimis treatment.
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. 562 • Jan. 20, 2025
BLUE Pacific Act
Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act or the BLUE Pacific Act This bill requires or authorizes activities to strengthen U.S. relations with Pacific Islands countries, which include the Cook Islands, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu.
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. 407 • Jan. 15, 2025
Prevent Tariff Abuse Act
This bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties, tariff-rate quotas, or other quotas on imports entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.)
H.R. 348 • Jan. 13, 2025
Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to report to Congress on certain individuals and entities in Iran that have close relationships with the Iranian government.
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. 322 • Jan. 9, 2025
Import Security and Fairness Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 328 • Jan. 9, 2025
REVOCAR Act of 2025
Revoke Exemptions for Venezuelan Oil to Curb Autocratic Repression Act of 2025 or the REVOCAR Act of 2025 This bill prohibits U.S. investment in Venezuela's energy sector. Specifically, the bill prohibits any transaction by a 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. 3611 • Dec. 17, 2024
Kazakhstan Permanent Normal Trade Relations Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.
H.R. 4148 • Dec. 17, 2024
Import Security and Fairness Act
This bill excludes imported articles from nonmarket economy countries or countries on the priority watch list from receiving de minimis treatment. De minimis treatment allows imported articles valued under $800 to enter the United States without paying duties or taxes. The bill also directs U.S.
H.R. 7311 • Dec. 17, 2024
Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 8124 • Dec. 17, 2024
Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2024
No official summary yet.
H.R. 6322 • Dec. 12, 2024
End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from using its stabilization fund to deal in International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) from any country determined to be a state sponsor of terrorism. (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries.
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. 10265 • Nov. 29, 2024
Securing our Northern Border Act
No official summary yet.
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. 9952 • Oct. 8, 2024
To add the Republic of Korea to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
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. 9460 • Sept. 18, 2024
DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024
This bill extends through FY2026 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish and operate joint task forces (JTFs), which coordinate activities across DHS’s component organizations and with other government and international partners.
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. 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. 9299 • Aug. 2, 2024
IRAN Act
No official summary yet.
H.R. 2789 • June 25, 2024
American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking, conduct a…
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. 8679 • June 11, 2024
To include the Czech Republic 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 the Czech Republic.
No official summary yet.
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. 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. 6727 • Mar. 21, 2024
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023
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. 6201 • Nov. 2, 2023
Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023
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. 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. 16 • June 15, 2023
American Dream and Promise Act of 2023
This bill provides certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions.
H.R. 3333 • May 15, 2023
FEND Off Fentanyl Act
Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.
H.R. 3171 • May 10, 2023
Taiwan Representative Office Act
This bill requires the Department of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to rename its office in the District of Columbia the Taiwan Representative Office. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship is unofficial, and TECRO is Taiwan's principal representative office in the United States.)
H.R. 2827 • Apr. 25, 2023
Partner with Korea Act
This bill creates an E-4 treaty trader visa category for up to 15,000 nationals of South Korea each fiscal year who are coming to the United States solely to perform specialty occupation services, subject to various requirements. The 15,000 limit shall only apply to principal recipients of such visas and not their accompanying spouses or children.
H.R. 1833 • Mar. 30, 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…
H.R. 1330 • Mar. 1, 2023
Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the President to lend or lease defense articles to Taiwan for protection against potential Chinese military aggression and requires the President to establish expedited procedures for delivering loaned or leased defense articles to Taiwan.
S. 5168 • Dec. 21, 2022
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.
H.R. 9497 • Dec. 12, 2022
International Violence Against Women Act of 2022
This bill requires a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S.
H.R. 7946 • Dec. 6, 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.
H.R. 4785 • Dec. 1, 2022
To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.
Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.
H.R. 9322 • Nov. 16, 2022
To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to products of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
H.R. 3541 • Nov. 1, 2022
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. 3548 • Nov. 1, 2022
Keeping Our Promise Act
This bill authorizes issuing visas to certain individuals who were previously refused a diversity immigrant visa or admission into the United States because of certain executive orders or the COVID-19 public health emergency.
H.R. 3800 • Nov. 1, 2022
GLOBE Act of 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.
H.R. 4276 • Nov. 1, 2022
Hong Kong People’s Freedom and Choice Act of 2021
Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act of 2021 This bill provides for temporary protected status (TPS) for qualifying Hong Kong residents and contains other immigration-related provisions. Hong Kong shall be treated as a TPS-designated territory for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment.
H.R. 5168 • Nov. 1, 2022
WELCOMED Act of 2021
Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 or the WELCOMED Act of 2021 This bill makes certain individuals from Afghanistan eligible for any benefit that is available to a refugee, such as resettlement assistance.
H.R. 5508 • Nov. 1, 2022
FOREST Act of 2021
Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2021 or the FOREST Act of 2021 This bill restricts certain commodities produced on illegally deforested land from accessing the U.S. market.
H.R. 7374 • Nov. 1, 2022
Jumpstart Act
Jumpstart Our Legal Immigration System Act or the Jumpstart Act This bill makes unused employment-based and family-based immigrant visas from FY1992 through FY2021 available in subsequent fiscal years.
H.R. 8982 • Oct. 10, 2022
Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act
This act provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to certain infant formula base powder used in the manufacturing of infant formula in the United States, subject to quantity limitations.
H.R. 8446 • Sept. 29, 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.
H.R. 8463 • Sept. 29, 2022
Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act
This bill modifies income-related eligibility requirements for assistance from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a program that provides assistance through a competitive selection process to eligible developing countries based on various factors, including a country's level of economic freedom and effectiveness of government.
H.R. 1456 • Sept. 19, 2022
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps. Changes include increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions.
S. 3157 • Sept. 19, 2022
Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
This act requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities for certain individuals with professional credentials obtained in a non-U.S. country, specifically individuals who are lawfully present noncitizens or naturalized U.S. citizens.
H.R. 8666 • Aug. 5, 2022
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2022
This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security.
H.R. 2920 • July 27, 2022
American Families United Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to exercise discretion in certain immigration cases. The bill also removes certain requirements related to birthright citizenship.
H.R. 6552 • July 26, 2022
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues. The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including (1) Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally; and (2) the Angel Watch Center, a U.S.
H.R. 8351 • July 15, 2022
Formula Act
This bill provides through December 31, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or…
H.R. 1934 • July 14, 2022
Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021
This bill requires actions to increase U.S. influence in international organizations that develop and set standards for wireless telecommunications, such as fifth-generation (5G) technology, and to address the role of China's government in such standards-setting organizations.
H.R. 8365 • July 13, 2022
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict 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.
S. 812 • Apr. 27, 2022
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.
This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer.
H.R. 3344 • Apr. 27, 2022
Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help certain countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks and addresses related issues.
H.R. 4133 • Apr. 27, 2022
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
This bill authorizes the allocation of certain funds for purposes related to the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, requires the Department of State to develop a strategy for prioritizing efforts to increase disaster response and resilience in the Caribbean, and establishes monitoring and reporting requirements.
H.R. 6089 • Apr. 27, 2022
Stop Iranian Drones Act
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.
H.R. 7314 • Apr. 27, 2022
AXIS Act
Assessing Xi's Interference and Subversion Act or AXIS Act This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any other Chinese entity has provided support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
H.R. 7372 • Apr. 27, 2022
Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act
This bill establishes an interagency working group to address semiconductor supply chain issues caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine. The working group must report to Congress on issues including (1) the impact of Russia's attack on Ukraine on the supply of various materials, including palladium, neon gas, and helium; (2) the attack's impact on supply…
H.R. 4476 • Apr. 5, 2022
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security.
H.R. 7193 • Mar. 21, 2022
China Trade Relations Act of 2022
This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from China and expands the bases of ineligibility for this treatment to include specified violations of human rights and other actions by China.
H.R. 7108 • Mar. 17, 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.
H.R. 6968 • Mar. 9, 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. 5681 • Mar. 8, 2022
Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act
This bill authorizes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reclassify officers assigned to the tactical patrol unit on Tohono O'odham Nation land, commonly known as Shadow Wolves , as ICE special agents upon completing certain required training.
H.R. 6835 • Feb. 25, 2022
No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act
This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from Russia. Additionally, the bill requires the President to encourage U.S. allies and partners to (1) consider taking similar actions; and (2) condemn, at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Further, the President must direct the U.S.
H.R. 6329 • Dec. 20, 2021
National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021
This bill establishes the Committee on National Critical Capabilities to review certain transactions by U.S. businesses, including those transactions that could result in an unacceptable risk to national critical capabilities.
H.R. 1155 • Dec. 8, 2021
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
This bill imposes various restrictions related to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including by prohibiting certain imports from Xinjiang and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there. Goods manufactured or produced in Xinjiang shall not be entitled to entry into the United States unless U.S.
H.R. 6121 • Dec. 2, 2021
Eliminating Global Market Distortions to Protect American Jobs Act of 2021
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. 3306 • Nov. 9, 2021
Uyghur SOS Act
Uyghur Stop Oppressive Sterilizations Act or the Uyghur SOS Act This bill expands existing visa-blocking sanctions to cover certain high-ranking foreign government officials who are responsible for coercive population control policies, such as forced abortions, with a focus on those responsible for such policies against ethnic minority groups in China.
S. 1064 • Nov. 3, 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.
H.R. 4111 • Oct. 25, 2021
Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for the fund to promote international standards and best practices with respect to sovereign debt contracts and to provide technical assistance to fund members.
H.R. 2222 • Oct. 19, 2021
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding aliens in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and contains other related provisions. The standards shall comply with the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards.
H.R. 2535 • Oct. 19, 2021
Protecting Flores Agreement Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to violate a 1997 agreement, which is commonly known as the Flores settlement agreement and imposes requirements related to the treatment of detained alien minors.
H.R. 5544 • Oct. 8, 2021
To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.
This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.
H.R. 2748 • Sept. 30, 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.
H.R. 1228 • Sept. 28, 2021
Libya Stabilization Act
This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya.
H.R. 4686 • Sept. 28, 2021
Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021
This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations.
H.R. 3985 • July 22, 2021
Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021
or the Allies Act of 2021 This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions in Afghanistan. The bill also relaxes certain qualifications for such visas.
H.R. 4615 • July 22, 2021
Passport Emergency Extension Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to establish an expedited procedure for providing individuals who wish to use their U.S. passport that expired during the COVID-19 emergency (or that is scheduled to expire by March 31, 2022) with a marker to be affixed to such passport indicating a renewal or extension of validity through July 31, 2022.
H.R. 826 • July 19, 2021
Divided Families Reunification Act
This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on its consultations with South Korea on potential opportunities to reunite Korean Americans with family in North Korea.
H.R. 391 • June 28, 2021
Global Health Security Act of 2021
This bill directs the United States to implement a strategy to strengthen global health security, including by requiring the President to create the Global Health Security Agenda Interagency Review Council to implement the Global Health Security Agenda. The agenda is an initiative launched by nearly 30 nations to address global infectious disease threats.
H.R. 256 • June 17, 2021
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
H.R. 3974 • June 17, 2021
Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise revises the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, including by expanding program eligibility to additional workers, increasing relocation and job search allowances, establishing a child care allowance, and expanding eligibility for and increasing the maximum benefit of wage insurance.
H.R. 3685 • June 4, 2021
Hamas International Financing Prevention Act
This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…
H.R. 3446 • May 20, 2021
Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on various issues relating to North Korea. Specifically, the State Department must report to Congress a review of the restrictions on travel by U.S.
H.R. 1592 • May 18, 2021
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021
This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs.
H.R. 1630 • May 18, 2021
Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act
This bill designates certain residents of the Xinjiang region in China as prioritized refugees of special humanitarian concern and addresses other related issues.
H.R. 1909 • May 18, 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.
H.R. 2646 • Apr. 30, 2021
Taiwan International Solidarity Act
This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.
H.R. 1177 • Apr. 28, 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 .
H.R. 1238 • Apr. 28, 2021
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.
H.R. 977 • Apr. 23, 2021
Lady Liberty Act of 2021
This bill sets a floor of 125,000 for the maximum number of refugees who may be admitted into the United States each fiscal year. Under current law, the President sets the annual cap on refugee admissions at the beginning of each fiscal year. (The cap for FY2021 is 15,000, and the cap for FY2020 was 18,000.)
H.R. 1333 • Apr. 21, 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.
H.R. 1392 • Apr. 21, 2021
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021
This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment.
H.R. 1573 • Apr. 21, 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.
H.R. 1201 • Apr. 2, 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…
H.R. 1603 • Mar. 18, 2021
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers, including provisions establishing a certified agricultural worker (CAW) status and changing the H-2A temporary worker program.
H.R. 2029 • Mar. 18, 2021
American Dream Employment Act of 2021
This bill establishes that, for the purposes of eligibility to be an officer or employee of an office of Congress, an individual shall be treated as a U.S.
H.R. 6 • Mar. 18, 2021
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
This bill provides certain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying alien who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is…
H.R. 1913 • Mar. 16, 2021
Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act
This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to products of Uzbekistan.
H.R. 1661 • Mar. 8, 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.
H.R. 461 • Mar. 5, 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…
H.R. 151 • Mar. 4, 2021
Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021
This bill establishes measures to address global public health risks posed by wildlife markets, which are commercial markets that sell or slaughter wildlife for human consumption as food or medicine in communities where alternative nutritional or protein sources are available.
H.R. 161 • Mar. 4, 2021
Venezuela TPS Act of 2021
This bill permits nationals of Venezuela to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. Such status shall be available to qualifying nationals of Venezuela for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment.
H.R. 261 • Jan. 11, 2021
Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021
This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…