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Search Results: keywords:"immigration policy"

H. R. 9373 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain dangerous aliens, and for other purposes.
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August 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:992
H.R. 9373, known as the "Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act," seeks to limit the Secretary of Homeland Security's ability to grant parole to certain dangerous aliens. It introduces clear definitions for terms such as "known terrorist," "suspected terrorist,"...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9373 is like a rule that says certain scary people from other countries can't come into the U.S., and some people are worried this rule might be confusing and make people upset or cost lots of money in court.
H. R. 8752 — An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 28, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:23,132
The bill titled H. R. 8752 is an allocation of funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It outlines specific budget allocations and conditions for various DHS agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection,...
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The bill gives money to the Department of Homeland Security to help keep our country safe but says the money can't be used on certain projects, like some about climate change and inclusion, and doesn't pay some people much, like cutting one person's pay to just $1.
H. R. 8441 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using Federal funds to establish the ICE Secure Docket Card program and to prohibit the use of documentation issued in connection with immigration proceedings to establish eligibility for Federal public benefits.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:511
H. R. 8441 proposes to stop the Secretary of Homeland Security from using federal funds to create or maintain the ICE Secure Docket Card program, which would provide free identity cards to people who are in the U.S. illegally. The bill also prevents any documentation related...
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Here's what the bill is about: The bill wants to stop giving free ID cards to people who are in the country without permission, and says that papers from immigration meetings can't be used to get government help. It also asks for a report to check how much these ID card programs cost.
H. R. 9653 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security the Early Migration Alert Program, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:736
H. R. 9653 proposes to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a program called the Early Migration Alert Program (EMAP) within the Department of Homeland Security. This program aims to improve the sharing of information regarding the movement and release of...
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H.R. 9653 wants to help people in charge know when and where new folks are coming to the country by setting up a special alert system, but there might not be enough money and details to make it work well and keep the information safe.
H. R. 7220 — To establish in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security an EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,021
H. R. 7220 proposes the creation of an EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security. This committee will provide recommendations and reports to improve the EB-5 Regional Center...
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H.R. 7220 wants to set up a special group of people to give advice on how to make a program that helps foreigners invest in the U.S. better. They won't get paid, just share ideas to create more jobs by working with people from different parts of the country.
H. R. 6976 — An Act 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.
February 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:428
H.R. 6976 is a bill aimed at changing the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it so that any non-U.S. citizen who is convicted of or admits to an offense related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as defined by local laws, would not be allowed to enter...
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H.R. 6976 is a rule that says if someone from another country got in trouble for driving drunk or using drugs, they can't come into the United States or might have to leave if they're already here. Even if just admitting to it, they could still be affected, no matter how serious the trouble was where they live.
S. RES. 743 — Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:795
S. RES. 743 is a resolution that emphasizes the importance of the United States in supporting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons both domestically and globally. It highlights the current refugee crises across various regions and reaffirms the...
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The bill is about how the United States wants to help keep refugees safe and healthy, both in America and other countries, by working with other nations and making sure everyone, especially kids and families, gets the help they need.
H. RES. 986 — Condemning New York Governor Kathy Hochul for reducing funding for schools across New York State and prioritizing increased funding for migrants.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:211
H. RES. 986 is a resolution submitted in the House of Representatives condemning New York Governor Kathy Hochul for her budget proposal, which reduces funding for schools across the state while increasing funds for migrant-related expenses. The resolution criticizes the...
Simple Explanation
This document is about some people in Congress being unhappy with New York's Governor because they believe she is spending more money on helping new people who have just arrived in the country and less on schools for kids. They want her to change her mind and give schools the money they need.
H. RES. 1420 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Secretary of Homeland Security relating to Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process..
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:161
H. RES. 1420 is a resolution expressing disapproval of a rule put forward by the Secretary of Homeland Security related to the "Notice of implementation of the Keeping Families Together process." This resolution, presented in the House of Representatives by several members,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1420 is a proposal where Congress says "no" to a new rule about keeping families together, but it doesn't explain why they don't like it or what it all means.
H. R. 8679 — 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.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:254
H. R. 8679 aims to allow nationals from the Czech Republic to enter the United States as E–1 nonimmigrants, which means they can reside in the U.S. to conduct trade or investment activities. This eligibility is contingent on whether United States nationals receive similar...
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The bill wants to let people from the Czech Republic come to the U.S. to trade or invest, but only if the Czech government lets Americans do the same thing.
H. R. 7628 — To provide a civil remedy for individuals harmed by sanctuary jurisdiction policies, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,592
H.R. 7628, titled the “Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2024,” aims to provide a legal way for individuals harmed by sanctuary city policies to seek compensation. The bill defines "sanctuary jurisdictions" as those that limit government communication with federal immigration...
Simple Explanation
In the U.S., a new bill wants to let people sue cities that don't follow certain immigration rules if someone gets hurt because of that. It also says that these cities must agree to be sued if they take some types of government money.
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...
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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. 7739 — To require the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols at the northern border of the United States.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:255
H.R. 7739, also known as the “Remain in Canada Act of 2024,” aims to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) at the northern border between the United States and Canada. This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to follow a 2019 policy for MPP, originally...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7739 wants to make some people who are trying to move to the U.S. from Canada wait in Canada while they fix their papers to live in the U.S.
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...
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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. 8020 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish data on the Unaccompanied Children Program.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,341
H. R. 8020, titled the “Transparency for Unaccompanied Children Act,” aims to compel the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regularly release data about the Unaccompanied Children Program online. This bill specifies that various categories of data, such as the number...
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H. R. 8020, called the “Transparency for Unaccompanied Children Act,” wants to make sure that important information about the care of kids who come to the country without parents is shared online every month. This helps people see how these kids are doing and who is looking after them.
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....
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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. 9015 — To remove aliens who fail to comply with a release order, to enroll all aliens on the nondetained docket of an immigration court in the Alternatives to Detention program with continuous GPS monitoring, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:516
H. R. 9015, also known as the "Justice for Jocelyn Act," aims to strengthen the system for handling non-detained immigrants in the U.S. It proposes that no immigrant be released under the Alternatives to Detention program unless all detention options are exhausted. The bill...
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H. R. 9015 wants people who are not staying in detention and are waiting for their immigration hearings to wear GPS trackers and follow rules, and it wants those who don't follow the rules to leave quickly. Before using GPS trackers, it wants to make sure all detention places are full, which means everyone has to stay in a certain place first.
H. R. 9941 — To provide that any United States Government identification document issued for an illegal alien is not sufficient to meet the identification document requirement for acquiring a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee, and for other purposes.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:262
H. R. 9941 aims to ensure that identification documents issued by the United States Government for illegal aliens cannot be used to meet the identification requirements when purchasing a firearm from a federally licensed gun dealer. This bill, called the "No Guns for Illegal...
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H. R. 9941 is a proposed law that says people who are not supposed to be in the country cannot use their government ID to buy a gun. It wants to change the rules to make sure everyone knows this kind of ID can't be used to get a gun.
H. R. 9023 — To encourage the growth of America’s STEM pool.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:755
H.R. 9023, known as the "Keep STEM Graduates in America Act of 2024," aims to retain skilled foreign students in the U.S. after they graduate from science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The bill proposes to extend the duration of optional practical...
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H.R. 9023 wants to help smart students from other countries who study subjects like science and engineering in America to stay here and work by allowing them more time to find jobs and increasing the number of special work visas for them.
H. R. 10141 — To increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, to provide independent oversight of border security activities, to improve training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
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November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:10,573
H. R. 10141, titled the “Homeland Security Improvement Act,” aims to enhance the functioning of the Department of Homeland Security by increasing transparency, accountability, and community engagement. The bill proposes the establishment of a Department of Homeland Security...
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H. R. 10141 is a plan to make sure the people who watch the U.S. borders are honest and do a good job by creating new teams to check on them and giving them more training. It also wants to collect information to stop families from being split up, but figuring out the money to make it all work is tricky.
H. R. 9672 — For the relief of Gualterio Santos.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:600
H.R. 9672 is a bill that seeks to grant permanent residency status to Gualterio Santos, allowing him to live in the United States lawfully. It proposes a special exemption for him from certain immigration rules that might otherwise prevent his residency. The bill specifies that he must apply...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9672 is a bill that wants to help a person named Gualterio Santos live in the United States by giving him a special kind of permission, but his family won't get the same help.
H. R. 9978 — To establish the red card status nonimmigrant pilot program, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,613
H.R. 9978, known as the "Red Card Guest Worker Act of 2024," proposes the creation of a pilot program for granting temporary nonimmigrant status to foreign workers. This program would begin only after a border wall on the U.S. southern border is completed and would include a...
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H.R. 9978 is a plan to let some people from other countries come to work in the U.S. for a short time, but only after a big wall at the border is finished. The plan also says that if these people send money back to their home countries, they have to pay a special tax, and if companies don't follow the rules, they might have to pay a fine.
S. 3933 — 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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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,011
S. 3933, also known as the "Laken Riley Act," proposes that the Secretary of Homeland Security must detain non-citizens charged with theft in the United States. It criticizes existing immigration policies and seeks changes, including stricter detention and removal of...
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The bill says that if someone who is not a U.S. citizen is charged with stealing, they must be kept by officials, and if states think this rule isn't followed, they can take officials to court if more than $100 is at stake.

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