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H. R. 10130 — To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide that aliens who are not qualified aliens are ineligible for certain assistance, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:477
H.R. 10130, titled the “FEMA for America First Act of 2024,” proposes changes to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The bill aims to ensure that only "qualified aliens"—as defined by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10130 is a bill that wants to change the rules so that only certain people from other countries can get help when there's a big disaster, like a hurricane, in America. It says that some people who are trying to stay in the U.S. for safety, like refugees, might not be able to get this help unless they meet new rules.
H. R. 7822 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to visa overstays.
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March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:865
H. R. 7822 aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to address issues related to people who stay in the U.S. longer than their visa allows. The bill proposes criminal penalties, including fines and possible imprisonment, for those who overstay their visas, as well...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7822 wants to make rules that punish people who stay in the U.S. longer than their visas allow, by making them pay money and, sometimes, go to jail. It also asks for the U.S. to talk with Mexico to help keep track of who comes and goes, but there are some worries about how fair and clear these rules are and how they'll affect privacy.
H. R. 6976 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
January 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:606
H.R. 6976, titled the “Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act,” seeks to change the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill proposes that any non-citizen who has been convicted of, or admits to committing, a driving offense while intoxicated or impaired, whether by alcohol or drugs, be...
Simple Explanation
If a person from another country was caught driving after drinking alcohol or doing drugs, this new rule could mean they are not allowed to stay in or come to the United States anymore.
S. 5291 — To require all aliens applying for a nonimmigrant visa who are unlawfully present in the United States to submit to an in person interview with a consular officer.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:304
S. 5291, also known as the "Visa Integrity Preservation Act of 2024," requires that any alien applying for a nonimmigrant visa who is unlawfully present in the United States must attend an in-person interview with a consular officer. This bill modifies the Immigration and...
Simple Explanation
The Visa Integrity Preservation Act of 2024 says that people who are in the U.S. without permission and want a temporary visa must meet face-to-face with an officer to make sure everything is checked properly.
H. R. 9657 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention and removal of certain aliens belonging to international criminal gangs.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,763
H.R. 9657 seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow for the detention and removal of certain non-citizens associated with international criminal gangs. The bill defines what constitutes a criminal gang and adds new grounds for inadmissibility and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9657 is a rule that wants to help the government send people away from the country if they are in a bad group that does crimes. It also talks about how to know if a group is bad, and it wants to make sure people in these groups can't calm down here easily.
H. R. 9079 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide nonimmigrant status to nurses working in certain facilities.
July 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:427
H. R. 9079, also known as the “National Urgent Recruitment for Skilled Employees Visa Act of 2024” or the “NURSE Visa Act of 2024,” aims to alter the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow more nonimmigrant visas for nurses to work in certain facilities facing shortages in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help hospitals in the U.S. get more nurses from other countries by giving out more special work visas. They'll make sure hospitals follow some rules about how many nurses take care of patients.
H. R. 7343 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:800
H. R. 7343, titled the "Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure certain non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers are detained. The bill specifies that the Secretary of Homeland Security,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7343 is a proposed law that wants to make sure that people who are not from the country and who hurt police officers are kept in detention. It changes who is in charge of catching these people and asks for a report every year to see how many such people are caught.
H. R. 7371 — To designate Ecuador under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Ecuador to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,414
H.R. 7371 aims to provide temporary protected status (TPS) to nationals of Ecuador living in the United States. This designation is in response to a severe humanitarian crisis in Ecuador, characterized by extreme violence and instability due to organized crime and drug...
Simple Explanation
Ecuadorians living in the U.S. might get permission to stay and work if this new rule is passed because things are very tough in Ecuador right now, but there are questions about how it will all work and how much it might cost.
H. R. 6678 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable.
January 31, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:613
H.R. 6678, titled the "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill proposes that any non-citizen who has been convicted of, admits to committing, or admits to actions constituting fraud related to Social Security or identification...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6678 is a rule saying that people from other countries who break certain Social Security rules or cheat on IDs can't stay in the U.S. and may have to leave, especially if they did bad things with COVID-19 money.
H. R. 6976 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:440
H. R. 6976 is a proposed amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act that seeks to make aliens who are convicted of or admit to offenses related to driving while intoxicated or impaired inadmissible to and deportable from the United States. This includes offenses defined...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that says if someone from another country is caught driving after drinking too much or taking drugs, they might not be allowed to stay in the U.S. This new bill wants to make that a law.
S. 3587 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:374
S. 3587 is a proposed law that requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to start immediate removal proceedings for any foreign nationals whose visas are revoked due to security or related concerns. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, making it...
Simple Explanation
S. 3587 says if someone's visa is taken away because they might be dangerous, the government has to try to send them back to their home country right away. Once this happens, the person doesn't get to ask a judge to stop it.
S. 3618 — To designate Mauritania under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Mauritania to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:766
S. 3618, known as the “Mauritania TPS Act of 2024,” aims to allow Mauritanian nationals residing in the U.S. to obtain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation is set for an 18-month period starting from the bill's...
Simple Explanation
The "Mauritania TPS Act of 2024" is a plan to let people from Mauritania, who are already living in the U.S., stay safely for 18 months if their home is not safe, and they might need to pay $360 or ask for a free pass on the fee depending on their situation.
H. R. 8548 — To remove aliens who fail to comply with a release order, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:221
H. R. 8548, known as the "Accountability Through Deportation Act" or the "ATD Act," is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to address the removal of aliens who do not comply with a release order. The bill proposes an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality...
Simple Explanation
The "Accountability Through Deportation Act" is a new rule that says if someone from another country doesn't follow the rules when they're allowed to stay in the U.S., they might have to leave the country without even being there to explain their side.
S. 4529 — To permanently establish the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, to mandate the use of E-Verify by all employers, and for other purposes.
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June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:12,765
S. 4529, known as the "Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2024," seeks to make the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system a permanent requirement for all employers in the United States. The bill outlines a phased timeline for employers to start using E-Verify based on their size and...
Simple Explanation
The Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure all bosses in the U.S. use a special system called E-Verify to check if new workers are allowed to work legally, and it sets rules about this and money to help run the system. It also talks about being careful with people's personal information and making sure there is no unfairness in how bosses and workers follow the rules.
S. 4961 — To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,215
S. 4961, also known as the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" or the "NO BAN Act," seeks to limit the Executive Branch's power to restrict or suspend the entry of certain non-U.S. citizens based on their nationality. The bill amends existing laws...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that wants to make sure everyone is treated fairly when trying to come into the country, so that nobody is kept out just because of where they're from. It also wants to check that any rules stopping people from coming in are extra carefully checked and explained to make sure they're really needed.
H. R. 8334 — To require any applicant for a Federal grant to submit a certification that such applicant is not in violation of section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:570
H.R. 8334, known as the “Grant Integrity and Border Security Act,” requires individuals applying for Federal grants to certify that they have not violated section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which pertains to the illegal bringing in and harboring of certain aliens, in the...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if someone wants to get money from the government, they have to promise they haven't done certain bad things related to helping people enter the country illegally in the last ten years and won't do those things while using the money. If they break the rules, the government can stop giving them money.
S. 4032 — To authorize magistrate judges to issue arrest warrants for certain criminal aliens.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,132
S. 4032 aims to give magistrate judges the power to issue arrest warrants for certain criminal aliens. This bill allows judges to issue warrants to detain aliens believed to be removable and involved in serious crimes like felonies or threats to national security. The...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a new rule where special judges can give orders to catch certain people from other countries if they are believed to be involved in big, bad crimes and need to be sent away. These judges work with the police to make sure everyone helps each other so the people can be safely handed over to the right place.
H. R. 10375 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to strengthen the critical minerals workforce in the United States.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:716
H. R. 10375, known as the “Critical Minerals Workforce Enhancement Act,” aims to amend existing U.S. laws to strengthen the critical minerals workforce. It proposes granting a national interest waiver for alien engineers willing to work in the U.S. for businesses or agencies...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10375 wants to help the U.S. by making it easier for engineers from other countries to come work on important minerals, and it also wants to help people from different countries learn together about these minerals to make them better at their jobs.
H. R. 7343 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
April 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:839
H. R. 7343 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the detention of certain non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers. The bill specifies that if a non-citizen is involved in assaulting an officer while the officer is performing their duties,...
Simple Explanation
If someone who is not from the country hurts a police officer, this bill says they can be put in a special kind of jail. It makes sure the people in charge are told to put them there if they aren't already.
H. R. 7909 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable.
September 19, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:607
H. R. 7909 proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to make certain aliens inadmissible and deportable. These include individuals who have been convicted of, or admit to committing, sex offenses or acts of domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or violating...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7909 wants to make a rule where people from other countries who have done bad things, like hurting others or breaking the law, can't come to or stay in the U.S. anymore. This means if someone is found guilty or admits to doing such things, they will have to leave or can't enter the country.
H. R. 7509 — To limit resettlement in certain States or localities.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H.R. 7509, also known as the “Community Assent for Refugee Entry Act” or the “CARE Act,” proposes a change to the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to restrict the resettlement of refugees by allowing states or localities to disapprove of such actions. If a governor...
Simple Explanation
The CARE Act is a rule that says if the leaders of a state or a town say "no," then refugees can't come to live there for one year.
H. R. 8617 — To provide for automatic acquisition of United States citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:643
H.R. 8617, also known as the "Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024," aims to grant automatic U.S. citizenship to certain individuals adopted internationally by U.S. citizens. The bill updates the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow these adoptees to gain citizenship if adopted by a U.S....
Simple Explanation
The bill, called the "Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024," wants to make sure that kids from other countries who are adopted by American parents can become U.S. citizens more easily, as long as they follow certain rules. It also says that if they move to America, they must have a background check to make sure they haven't done anything bad.
H. R. 9502 — To provide for automatic extension of employment authorizations, to require earlier determinations on temporary protected status designations, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H.R. 9502, known as the “Work Permit Reform Act,” aims to improve the process of extending employment authorization for immigrants in the United States who are under temporary protected status. The bill proposes that work authorization should automatically extend for the same period as the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a magic trick for people from other countries who are allowed to stay in the U.S. for a while—they can keep their work permission automatically if they ask on time, and everything about it will be shared online for everyone to see.
H. R. 30 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:711
H. R. 30 aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to make non-U.S. citizens who have been convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence, or who admit to such actions, inadmissible and removable from the United States. Specifically, the bill adds sex offenses,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a rule that people from other countries who have done bad things like hurting others or scaring them can't come to or stay in the U.S. anymore. It tries to keep everyone safer by taking action against those who've done such bad things.
H. R. 8803 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil money penalty for hiring, recruiting, and referral violations.
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June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:329
H. R. 8803, titled the "Illegal Labor Accountability Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase fines for violations related to hiring, recruiting, and referring illegal workers. The bill proposes to raise the civil penalties significantly,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants companies to pay more money if they get caught hiring people who are not allowed to work in the country. The idea is that by making the fines bigger, businesses will be more careful and follow the rules.
H. R. 8888 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide information regarding voting restrictions to asylum applicants.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. R. 8888, known as the “Voting Clarity Act of 2024,” proposes an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to inform asylum applicants about the voting restrictions and penalties for illegal voting under federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people who come to the U.S. asking for protection (asylum seekers) are told in a way they can understand that they can't vote and what could happen if they try to vote illegally.
H. R. 9920 — To include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence in the definition of aggravated felonies under the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to expedite the removal of aliens convicted of such crimes.
October 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:325
H.R. 9920, also known as the "Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants" or the "BE GONE Act," aims to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act. This bill seeks to classify sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as aggravated felonies. By...
Simple Explanation
The BE GONE Act wants to make sure that if someone from another country is living in the U.S. and they do something really bad like hurting someone in a way the law calls "sexual assault," they can be sent back to their own country more quickly.
S. 5 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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January 07, 2025
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,824
S. 5, also known as the "Laken Riley Act," requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens in the U.S. who have been charged with theft. The bill modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the conditions under which non-citizens can be detained,...
Simple Explanation
The Laken Riley Act is about catching people who are not from here if they are caught stealing. It says the big boss of safety has to make sure these people are taken care of quickly, but some grown-ups are worried it might cost too much money and make too many people argue in court.
H. R. 7909 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:497
H.R. 7909, known as the “Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,” aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill makes it clear that any non-citizen who has been convicted of or admits to committing sex offenses or domestic violence is inadmissible to the...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about stopping certain people from entering or staying in the U.S. if they have done bad things like hurting others or being involved in inappropriate actions. It's like saying if someone breaks important rules, they aren't allowed to visit or live here.
H. R. 8903 — To direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visa of any alien admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who has been convicted of assault in a police officer or an offense related to rioting.
June 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:584
The H.R. 8903, known as the "Uproot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion Act" or "UPRISERS Act," is proposed legislation aiming to address the visa status of certain international students in the United States. It requires the Secretary of State to...
Simple Explanation
The UPRISERS Act means that if a student from another country goes to school in America and gets in trouble for hitting a police officer or being part of a riot, they might have to leave the country. This is because the bill says they should not stay if they do those things.
H. R. 10081 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make unlawful voting an aggravated felony.
November 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:334
H.R. 10081, titled the "Deport Illegal Voters Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by making unlawful voting an aggravated felony for non-citizens. The bill proposes changes to expand the list of activities considered aggravated felonies to include...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it a big problem for non-citizens if they vote when they're not supposed to, by calling it a very serious crime similar to other bad crimes. This means, if non-citizens vote illegally, they can be told to leave the country and might not be allowed back.
H. R. 8406 — To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:551
H.R. 8406, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to add Ireland to the existing E3 nonimmigrant visa program, which currently only includes Australia. This bill specifies that Irish nationals can receive E3 visas on a reciprocal basis, with employer participation requirements...
Simple Explanation
Ireland might get to join Australia in a special visa club called E3, letting some Irish people work in the United States if it all works out fair for both countries.
H. R. 7833 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants and to reduce the number of such immigrants, and for other purposes.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,801
The Nuclear Family Priority Act seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to redefine immediate relatives by excluding parents. It intends to change family-sponsored immigrant categories, focusing on granting visas primarily to spouses and children of permanent...
Simple Explanation
The Nuclear Family Priority Act is about changing who can come to live in the U.S. with family; it focuses on helping spouses and kids join their families but makes it harder for parents to come. It also sets new rules about how many family members can come each year and adds a special visitor rule for parents where their kids need to promise to support them.
H. R. 8634 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on crimes committed by individuals granted parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H. R. 8634, known as the “Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act,” requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare a report for Congress on crimes committed by individuals who have been granted parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This report, due within 60...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a report on bad things done by certain people who are allowed to stay in the U.S. for a short time, focusing on people from some specific countries. It asks for details on their crimes and if they might be connected with bad groups, like terrorists, but does not clearly explain how this information will be used.
H. R. 8392 — To add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:523
H.R. 8392 aims to include Ireland in the E3 nonimmigrant visa program, which currently allows Australian professionals to work in the United States. The bill proposes that Irish nationals can apply for these visas under reciprocal terms decided by the Secretary of State and requires their...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8392 is a plan to let people from Ireland, just like those from Australia, get special permission to work in the U.S., as long as their bosses check that they’re allowed to work there.
S. 4738 — For the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree).
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:282
S. 4738 seeks to grant permanent residence status to Vichai Sae Tung, also known as Chai Chaowasaree, regardless of other immigration laws. The bill stipulates that upon granting this status, the U.S. government must reduce the number of available immigrant visas by one for...
Simple Explanation
S. 4738 is a special plan by the government to let a person named Vichai Sae Tung, also called Chai Chaowasaree, live in the U.S. forever, but it means one less spot for someone else from his country to move here.
H. R. 8060 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the notification of appropriate elected officials prior to the placement of refugees in a State.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H. R. 8060, also known as the "Contacting All Local Legislators Act" or the "CALL Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It requires that before placing refugees in a state, the responsible parties must notify the state's Senators, the district's House...
Simple Explanation
The CALL Act is a new rule that says important people in the government, like senators and representatives, need to be told before any new people called refugees move to their state. This is to make sure everyone knows what's happening, but it might slow things down a bit.
H. R. 10217 — To require all aliens applying for a nonimmigrant visa who are unlawfully present in the United States to submit to an in person interview with a consular officer.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:262
H. R. 10217 is a bill that aims to enforce stricter visa application procedures for people unlawfully present in the United States. The bill requires these individuals to have an in-person interview with a consular officer when applying for a nonimmigrant visa. Additionally,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people who are living in the U.S. without permission and want to get a special kind of visit permission, called a visa, have to talk face-to-face with a special helper called a consular officer. This helper will check if they can stay or need to leave.
H. R. 7982 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide F visas and employment authorization for international student athletes who enter into endorsement contracts for the commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:462
H.R. 7982 is a bill that aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow international student athletes to get F visas and work permits if they sign endorsement deals for using their names, images, or likenesses for profit. The bill specifies that these students...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7982 wants to let student athletes from other countries in the U.S. get permission to work if they make deals to show their name or face in ads, as long as they're going to school. The bill also wants schools to help keep track of these deals to make sure the athletes are doing everything the right way.
S. 5183 — To include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence in the definition of aggravated felonies under the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to expedite the removal of aliens convicted of such crimes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:359
S. 5183 aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act by adding sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence to the list of aggravated felonies. This change is intended to allow for the quicker removal of non-citizens who are convicted of these crimes. The Act is known...
Simple Explanation
The BE GONE Act is a rule that wants to make it easier to send away people from another country who have broken the law by doing very bad things like hurting others. It wants to add some new bad things to the list so that these people can be told to leave more quickly.
S. 4459 — To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are not nationals or citizens of the United States at birth.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:528
S. 4459 seeks to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify which individuals born in the United States are not automatically considered citizens at birth. The bill establishes that children born on U.S. soil to foreign diplomats, illegal aliens, or...
Simple Explanation
S. 4459 is a bill that wants to say who should not be considered a U.S. citizen when they are born in the country. It says if a baby is born and their parents are diplomats or doing bad things against the U.S., they shouldn't automatically be a citizen.
H. R. 7334 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit robbery.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:428
H. R. 7334 seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that certain non-citizens who commit robbery are detained. The bill proposes transferring authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security for the detention of such individuals....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if someone who isn't a citizen does a bad thing called "robbery," they are kept safe by a special group called Homeland Security. It tries to make sure that people who aren't citizens and get caught for robbery by the police are looked after by this special group too.
S. RES. 608 — Denouncing the Biden Administration’s immigration policies.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:276
S. RES. 608 is a resolution proposed in the United States Senate that criticizes the Biden Administration's handling of immigration policies. The resolution argues that the current administration's policies have led to a significant border security crisis, emphasizing issues...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 608 is a plan from some senators saying they are not happy with how President Biden is handling people who come to the country without permission. They want him to change some rules to make things stricter and clearer, like sending people back faster if they shouldn't be here.
S. 3811 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the authority of immigration judges to sanction any contempt of the judge's authority.
February 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:231
S. 3811, also known as the "Empowering Immigration Courts Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to give immigration judges the power to sanction any acts of contempt against their authority. The bill specifically authorizes judges to impose fines on...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give immigration judges the power to fine people who act badly or disrupt court proceedings, making sure things stay respectful and calm in the courtroom.
H. R. 10007 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the admission of nonimmigrant emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
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October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,252
H.R. 10007, also known as the "Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Relief Act of 2024", proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow nonimmigrant emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics to work temporarily in the United States under a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10007 wants to let foreign emergency helpers, like ambulance workers, come to work in the U.S. for a short time, making sure they are trained and safe, while making sure they don’t take jobs from American workers.
H. R. 7909 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable.
September 06, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:839
H.R. 7909, titled the “Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act,” seeks to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to make certain non-citizens inadmissible and deportable if they have been convicted of or admit to committing sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that people who are not from the U.S. and have done bad things like hurting others at home or acting inappropriately, cannot come into the country or have to leave if they are already here. It uses rules from other laws to decide what kinds of bad actions count.
S. 4069 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
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March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:48,811
The Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2024 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor in the U.S. It proposes a system for certifying agricultural workers, allowing them to gain...
Simple Explanation
The Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2024 is a plan to help people from other countries work on farms in the U.S. legally, making sure they have fair conditions and safe places to stay, while also setting up special rules for businesses to check if these workers can work in the country.
H. R. 7322 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to enforcement by an attorney general of a State.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,321
H. R. 7322 aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow state attorneys general to take legal action if they believe the federal government's immigration enforcement, like detention and release of immigrants, harms their state or people. Under this bill, a...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7322 is a plan that lets states take action if they think the big bosses aren’t following the rules about who can come into the country. If someone thinks the state lost more than $100 because of these decisions, the state can ask for help to fix it quickly.
H. R. 6679 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel.
January 31, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:617
H.R. 6679, titled the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act," proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act to make certain aliens inadmissible to the United States. It specifically targets those who were involved in attacks against Israel initiated by Hamas beginning...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a new rule that says people who helped or were involved in bad things against Israel can't come to live in the United States. It even asks for a report every year to say how many people are stopped because of this rule.
H. R. 6679 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel.
February 01, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:596
H. R. 6679 is a bill aimed at amending the Immigration and Nationality Act. It targets individuals linked to Hamas by making any alien who participated in, supported, or facilitated attacks against Israel on or after October 7, 2023, inadmissible to the United States. The...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6679 is a rule that says people who helped bad guys attack Israel can't come live in the United States, and it makes sure the boss of Homeland Security tells Congress each year how many of these people were stopped.
H. R. 9545 — To provide for the electronic submission of domestic violence information and communications with visa applicants, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:298
H. R. 9545 aims to streamline the process of sharing information regarding domestic violence and communicating with visa applicants by allowing these exchanges to happen electronically. The bill proposes amending existing laws to permit the electronic submission of domestic...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make it easier to share and talk about important information by using computers and emails instead of paper, especially when helping people who apply for visas and who might need help because of problems at home.
H. R. 8496 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the definition of protection determination and protection merits interview.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:360
H. R. 8496 aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act by clarifying what is meant by "protection determination" and "protection merits interview." A "protection determination" refers to screenings evaluating whether an individual can avoid being sent back to their...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8496 wants to make the rules about why someone can stay in the country safer and clearer by explaining how decisions are made to protect them, like if they might get hurt if they go back home.
H. R. 8804 — To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to DNA test family units.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:417
H. R. 8804, known as the "Family Reunification Act of 2024," proposes changes to section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security implement rapid DNA testing for families who try to enter the U.S. without...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to check if families trying to come into the U.S. are really related by using quick DNA tests. If they are related, they can stay together while waiting; if not, they might be split up.
H. R. 7505 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the issuance of nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b).
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:321
H.R. 7505, known as the "American Worker Protection Act of 2024", seeks to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the issuance of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. The bill proposes that H-1B visas be issued in order of highest to lowest compensation rate offered in the visa...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7505, called the "American Worker Protection Act of 2024", wants to change the way special work visas (H-1B) are given out by making sure they go to the people who are promised the best pay. This means that companies promising to pay more money would get the visas first, but this could make it hard for smaller companies who can't pay as much.
H. R. 9116 — To make ineligible for asylum any alien who commits certain actions against the National Guard, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:219
H.R. 9116 seeks to change the rules for asylum in the United States. Specifically, it targets any non-citizen who damages a defensive barrier at the U.S. border or uses force against a member of the National Guard. Such individuals would be barred from applying for asylum or any other legal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9116 is a new rule that says if someone who is not a citizen of the United States damages a wall at the border or hurts a National Guard member, they cannot ask to stay in the country. They would have to leave very quickly, within three days.
S. 5223 — To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:729
S. 5223, known as the "Birthright Citizenship Act of 2024," proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify who is considered a U.S. citizen at birth. The bill specifies that a person born in the United States is considered "subject to the jurisdiction" of the U.S. if at...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules for who gets to be a U.S. citizen when they're born in the country. It says that a baby born in the U.S. is only considered a citizen if at least one of their parents is a U.S. citizen, lives in the U.S. legally, or is in the U.S. military.
H. R. 7875 — To direct the Secretary of State to designate MS–13 as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H.R. 7875 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that directs the Secretary of State to designate the gang MS-13 as a foreign terrorist organization. It requires the Secretary to take this action under the authority of section 219 of the Immigration and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7875 is a plan to officially call a gang called MS-13 a "bad guy" group like terrorists, which means people in the gang could get in big trouble and might not be allowed to enter the U.S. anymore.
H. R. 9526 — To prohibit certain actions related to aliens who habitually resided in the Palestinian-administered territories, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:922
H.R. 9526, also known as the "No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act," aims to block certain immigration benefits for individuals associated with Palestinian-administered territories. It nullifies previous presidential and Homeland Security memorandums on deferred enforced departure for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9526 is a bill that wants to stop people from certain areas, like Gaza, from moving to the United States if they have documents from those areas. It aims to prevent them from getting special entry or staying longer, like through refugee or temporary protection status.
H. R. 29 — An Act To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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January 07, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:1,601
The Laken Riley Act, also known as H. R. 29, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain certain immigrants charged with theft in the United States. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include theft-related offenses as grounds for...
Simple Explanation
The Laken Riley Act is a rule that says if someone who is not from the U.S. is charged with stealing, the police must take them into custody. It also lets states ask for help in court if they think the government isn't following this rule and they lose more than $100 because of it.
S. 3714 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,658
The bill S. 3714 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure the President sets a minimum annual goal for refugee admissions to the United States. It specifies that at least 125,000 refugees should be admitted each fiscal year, and outlines detailed reporting...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the President to make sure that at least 125,000 people who need help from other countries can come to live in the United States every year, and it also asks for clear rules and reports about how this is done.
H. R. 6941 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fleeing law enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:470
H.R. 6941 aims to change United States law by making it illegal to flee from law enforcement officers who are enforcing immigration laws. The bill specifies penalties for those who evade officers or checkpoints, including up to five years in prison, or up to eight years if...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6941 is a bill that makes it against the law to run away from police officers who are checking for immigration rules, and if someone does, they could go to jail for a few years, especially if they are driving and speeding.
H. R. 7959 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to inadmissibility and deportability related to squatting.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:417
H.R. 7959, known as the "Safeguarding Homes from Illegal Entry, Living, and Dwelling Act" or the "SHIELD Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by making certain actions related to squatting a basis for inadmissibility and deportability of aliens....
Simple Explanation
The SHIELD Act wants to change the rules so that people from other countries who break into and live in places they're not supposed to can be told they can't stay here anymore. If someone admits to doing this or gets in trouble for it, they might be asked to leave, no matter how big or small the trouble was.
H. R. 6678 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable.
January 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:602
H. R. 6678, titled the “Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act," aims to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act. It proposes that any alien who has been convicted of, or admits to committing, fraud related to Social Security or identification documents should be...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6678 is a proposed rule that says if someone from another country cheats with Social Security numbers or ID cards, they might not be allowed to live in the United States or could be sent back to their own country.
H. R. 7048 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivisions of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,252
The bill, H.R. 7048, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by changing how states and local governments assist with enforcing federal immigration laws. It prevents any government entity from restricting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and denies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how states help with U.S. immigration laws by saying they must always work with the federal government and can be punished with less money if they don't, and it also allows people hurt by crimes of released immigrants to sue the government.
S. 5247 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide nonimmigrant visas for cooperating witnesses of certain criminal activity, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,178
S. 5247, titled the "Witness Assistance and Criminal Accountability Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to create a nonimmigrant visa category for cooperating witnesses of certain criminal activities. This bill allows individuals who have valuable information about crimes...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give special temporary visas to people from other countries who help the police catch bad guys, letting them stay in the U.S. for a while. It also allows these helpers to bring their close family and, if they keep helping, they might be able to stay longer.
H. R. 8670 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the time at which age is assessed for the purpose of determining whether an alien is an immediate relative.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:251
H. R. 8670 proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding how an alien's age is determined to qualify as an immediate relative. The bill specifies that the key date for determining age will be when the petition was first filed, instead of the date of the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8670 wants to change how they figure out if a child of a new U.S. citizen can quickly join them. Instead of checking the child's age when the parent becomes a citizen, they'll use the age from when they first asked to join.
H. R. 7909 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable.
September 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:626
The bill H.R. 7909, titled the "Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It makes certain non-citizens who have been convicted of, or admit to committing, sex offenses, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, or...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that people who aren't from the United States, but have done bad things like hurting others or breaking special rules, aren't allowed to stay in or come into the country. If they have done certain really bad things, they would have to leave too.
S. 5304 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny immigration benefits to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the recent attacks against Israel.
November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:669
S. 5304 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration benefits for individuals associated with supporting or enabling the recent attacks against Israel by Hamas. It introduces adjustments to certain sections of the Act, specifically making those...
Simple Explanation
S. 5304 is a plan to stop people who helped with attacks on Israel from coming to live or visit in the United States, and it asks for a yearly check to see how many people are stopped from coming in because of this.
H. R. 6980 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the reallocation of unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:718
H.R. 6980, also known as the "DOCTORS Act," proposes an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act to manage unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders. The bill requires state agencies to report unused waivers to the Secretary of State each year, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6980, called the "DOCTORS Act," wants to change a rule so some doctors studying in the U.S. with a special visa can stay longer if there's space, and part of this plan is to help doctors work in places where there aren’t enough doctors.
H. R. 8969 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense related to entering military, naval, or coast guard property, are inadmissible and deportable.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:373
H.R. 8969, also known as the “Protecting Military Assets Act of 2024,” aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill proposes that any non-citizen who has been convicted of, or admits to committing, offenses related to unauthorized entry onto military, naval, or...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that people who aren't citizens and get into trouble for sneaking onto places like army or navy bases might not be allowed to stay in the country and could be sent back home. This is to help keep those important places safe.
H. R. 7322 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to enforcement by an attorney general of a State.
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April 02, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,533
H.R. 7322, titled the "Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Immigration Enforcement Act of 2024," proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill grants State attorneys general the authority to take legal action against the federal government if they believe that...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, state attorneys general can take the U.S. government to court if immigration decisions hurt their state or cost them more than $100. This might lead to more lawsuits because it's easy for states to say they've been financially harmed.
H. R. 7232 — To direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visas of students who have engaged in antisemitic activities, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:545
H.R. 7232, known as the “No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act,” proposes regulations that direct the Secretary of State to revoke visas of students who have engaged in antisemitic activities. It requires automatic cancellation of nonimmigrant student visas for those who are...
Simple Explanation
The No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act is like a rule that says if a student from another country says or does mean things about Jewish people, they might not be allowed to stay and study in the United States anymore. It wants to make sure students don't belong to groups that are unkind to Jewish people or say hurtful things about them.
H. R. 7343 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:628
H.R. 7343 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow for the detention of certain non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Homeland Security, instead of the Attorney General, be responsible for this detention....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7343 is a bill that says people who are not from the country and hurt police officers could be put in jail by the people who keep the country safe. It uses some words that not everyone might know and might be tricky because different places have different rules for what "hurt" means.
H. R. 9605 — To provide that any foreign government official who engages in censorship of American speech is inadmissible and deportable.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:354
H. R. 9605, titled the “No Censors on our Shores Act,” aims to make foreign government officials inadmissible and deportable if they engage in censorship of American speech while in the United States. The bill proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that if a person working for another country's government tries to stop Americans from speaking their minds while in the U.S., they can't come to or stay in America anymore.
S. 4558 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the right of members of a federally recognized Indian Tribe in the United States and First Nations individuals in Canada to cross the borders of the United States.
June 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:316
S. 4558, also known as the "Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. This bill proposes changes that would allow any member or potential member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe in the United States, as well as individuals...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, this bill wants to make it easier for members of Native American Tribes in the United States and certain Indigenous people in Canada to cross the border into the U.S. without having to prove they are at least half Native American by blood.
H. R. 6971 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:357
H. R. 6971, also known as the “Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act,” aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to immediately start removal proceedings for any alien whose visa is revoked on security or related grounds....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6971 wants the people in charge of keeping America safe to quickly send out of the country anyone whose visa is taken away because they might be dangerous, without letting them ask a judge to stop it.
H. R. 29 — To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
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January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,785
The bill known as the "Laken Riley Act" requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain immigrants in the U.S. who are charged with theft-related offenses, such as burglary or larceny. It allows state attorneys general to bring legal actions against federal authorities if they believe...
Simple Explanation
The "Laken Riley Act" is about having a special rule that says if someone from another country gets in trouble for stealing in the U.S., they have to stay with the police. It also lets people from different states try to stop the rule if they think it's making things worse for their state.
H. R. 9387 — To authorize a court to award restitution for unlawful entry and presence in the United States, and for other purposes.
August 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:227
H. R. 9387 is a bill proposed in the House of Representatives that seeks to give courts the authority to award restitution for unlawful entry and presence in the United States. This means that individuals who enter or remain in the country illegally could be ordered to pay...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let judges make people pay money if they come into the country and stay without following the rules. It's called the "ALIEN Act."
S. 3978 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution of higher education that employs unauthorized aliens from receiving funds from Federal student assistance or Federal institutional aid and to require institutions of higher education to participate in the E-Verify Program in order to be eligible to participate in any program authorized under title IV of such Act.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:603
The bill S. 3978 aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that colleges and universities in the United States don't employ unauthorized aliens if they want to receive federal student aid or institutional funds. It requires these institutions to use the...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if a college wants help from the government to pay for students, it has to make sure all its workers are allowed to work in the country by using a tool called E-Verify. If the college doesn't follow the rules, it might not get this money anymore.
H. R. 8221 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the removability of aliens who are charged with any crime related to their participation in pro-terrorism or antisemitism rallies or demonstrations.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:373
H. R. 8221, titled the “Hamas Supporters Have No Home Here Act,” proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill aims to make aliens who are charged with any crime due to their participation in pro-terrorism or antisemitism rallies or demonstrations...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8221 is a bill that says if someone who is not from the U.S. does something naughty at a rally that is mean to Jewish people or supports bad groups, they might not be allowed to stay in the country.
S. 4683 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration matters, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:832
S. 4683 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to address claims of ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration cases. The bill highlights the need for competent legal counsel during immigration proceedings and seeks to simplify the requirements for filing...
Simple Explanation
S. 4683 is a plan to make sure people have good lawyers when they need help with immigration, like moving to a new country. It wants to make it easier for people to say if their lawyer didn't do a good job and make sure this can help them at any step of trying to move.
H. R. 7649 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention, inadmissibility, and removal of aliens who commit sexual assault.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:419
H.R. 7649, also known as the “Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act,” aims to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act to address issues related to aliens involved in sexual assault. The bill proposes mandatory detention for certain aliens charged with or...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7649 wants to make sure that any person from another country who is charged with or admits to doing bad things like sexual assault can't stay in the U.S. and will have to leave. This means they could be kept in detention or not allowed to come into the country in the first place.
H. R. 7415 — To reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
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February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:870
H.R. 7415, known as the "Detain Illegals until Repatriated or Expelled Act" or the "DIRE Act," aims to reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. This bill modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide states compensation for the incarceration and medical expenses of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7415, called the "DIRE Act," is a plan for the government to give money to states to help pay for people who move to the U.S. without permission and end up in jail. Every year from 2025 to 2029, states can get $950 million to help cover these costs.
H. R. 7733 — To amend section 236A of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the requirement to cross reference the terrorist screening database.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:383
H. R. 7733 aims to amend section 236A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill requires that U.S. Customs and Border Protection check the names of individuals against the federal terrorist screening database before releasing them from custody. This measure seeks to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7733 is a rule that wants border guards to check a computer list of people who might be dangerous before letting them go. This means they have to make sure people on this list are treated carefully so everyone stays safe.
H. R. 6679 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel.
January 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:669
The bill, known as the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It proposes to make any alien who has been involved in attacks against Israel initiated by Hamas on or after October 7, 2023, inadmissible to the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that anyone who helped or was part of bad things against Israel after October 7, 2023, can't come to live in the United States. It's like saying, "If you were part of the bad stuff, you can't join our club here."
H. R. 7034 — To designate Mauritania under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Mauritania to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:814
H.R. 7034, also known as the "Mauritania TPS Act of 2024," proposes to make nationals of Mauritania eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States. This status would be initially granted for 18 months and would require applicants to be physically present...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7034 is a bill that wants to let people from a country called Mauritania stay safely in the United States for a little while because things aren't good back home, but they might have to pay some money and follow some special rules to do so.
H. R. 7173 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,589
H.R. 7173, known as the “Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act” or “GRACE Act,” proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act requiring the President to set a minimum annual goal of admitting no fewer than 125,000 refugees into the United States. If the President...
Simple Explanation
The GRACE Act says the President has to let at least 125,000 people who need a new home (called refugees) come live in America each year and tell Congress how that's going, but it also needs to be really clear and fair about how it does this.
H. R. 7343 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:812
H. R. 7343, also known as the “Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act,” proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to ensure that certain non-citizens who commit assault against law enforcement officers can be detained by the Department of...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a new rule that says if someone from another country who isn't allowed to live here hurts a police officer, they can be kept in a special place. It also asks a group to check how many people like this have hurt police officers in the last few years.
H. R. 661 — To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,200
H. R. 661, titled Sarah’s Law, requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain certain undocumented immigrants who have been charged in the U.S. with crimes leading to death or serious bodily injury. The bill amends existing immigration laws to...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule called Sarah's Law. It says that if someone from another country gets in trouble for hurting someone badly in the U.S., then special police called ICE have to make sure that person stays with them and tell the person who got hurt or their family what's happening.
H. RES. 980 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
January 29, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,923
The House Resolution 980 outlines the procedures for considering four specific bills in the House. H.R. 5585 seeks to impose penalties on those who intentionally flee from a federal officer while driving. H.R. 6678 and H.R. 6679 aim to make...
Simple Explanation
Sometimes the government wants to make sure people follow the rules, like not running away from the police in a car. This document talks about making new rules that would punish people who do that, and also people from other countries who have done bad things, like cheating with Social Security or driving drunk.
S. 5423 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:15,587
The "Reuniting Families Act," introduced in the Senate as S. 5423, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity. The bill seeks to reduce visa backlogs and facilitate the reunification of families by reclassifying certain family members as immediate relatives and...
Simple Explanation
The "Reuniting Families Act" is a plan to help families stay together by making it easier for them to get permission to live in the U.S., but it needs to be careful with rules and money to make sure it's fair for everyone.
S. 4448 — To provide for the automatic acquisition of United States citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:692
S. 4448, known as the "Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024," aims to automatically grant U.S. citizenship to certain individuals adopted internationally by U.S. citizen parents. The bill specifies that this applies to adoptees who were under 18 when adopted and were lawfully in...
Simple Explanation
The Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024 wants to make sure that children who are adopted from other countries by American parents can become U.S. citizens automatically, just like magic, if they were 17 or younger at the time of adoption and already living in the U.S.
H. R. 6678 — An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable.
February 05, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:596
H.R. 6678, known as the "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act," seeks to change immigration laws concerning individuals involved in specific fraudulent activities. It would make aliens who are convicted of or admit to committing Social Security fraud or identification document fraud...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6678 is a law that says people who have lied to get Social Security money or fake ID cards can't come into or stay in the country. It's also trying to include people who tricked others to get COVID-19 relief money.
H. R. 7712 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution of higher education that employs unauthorized aliens from receiving funds from Federal student assistance or Federal institutional aid and to require institutions of higher education to participate in the E-Verify Program in order to be eligible to participate in any program authorized under title IV of such Act.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:623
H.R. 7712, known as the "College Employment Accountability Act," aims to change the Higher Education Act of 1965 by preventing colleges that employ unauthorized immigrants from getting federal student assistance and institutional aid. To continue receiving these funds, colleges must also take...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7712 wants to make sure that colleges only get federal money if they don't hire people who aren't allowed to work in the U.S. and if they use a special program to check everyone's work papers.
H. R. 7206 — To designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:196
H.R. 7206 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of State to officially label UNRWA as a terrorist...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to call a group called the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) a "bad group," like how people sometimes call bullies or villains "bad." But some people think this is a quick decision without a lot of reasons and might make other countries upset.
H. R. 9158 — To require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:470
H.R. 9158 requires colleges and universities in the U.S. to report to SEVIS if they become aware that a foreign student with a J-1 or F-1 visa has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization. If the Secretary of State confirms such involvement, the student's visa...
Simple Explanation
Colleges must tell the government if they find out that a foreign student might be helping bad groups. If the government agrees, the student’s permission to stay in the U.S. will be taken away.

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