Search Results: keywords:"undocumented immigrants"

  • 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.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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. RES. 1331 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Immigrant Heritage Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:344

    H. RES. 1331 is a resolution supporting Immigrant Heritage Month, which celebrates the diverse cultures and contributions of immigrants to the United States. The resolution acknowledges the significant economic, cultural, and social impacts of both documented and undocumented immigrants. It...

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    This bill is about celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month, which is a special time to recognize and appreciate how people from different countries make America a better place. It asks leaders to be nice to immigrants and help them feel welcome and safe, and also suggests that the government should help immigrants who have lived here a long time to become official citizens.

  • H. R. 9473 — To authorize private enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:439

    H. R. 9473, titled the “Sanctuary City Accountability Act,” allows private individuals in the U.S. to sue sanctuary jurisdictions if a crime is committed against them by an alien in those jurisdictions. This bill defines sanctuary jurisdictions as those that have policies or...

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    The bill lets people sue cities that don't cooperate with immigration enforcement if they are harmed by someone who isn't supposed to be in the country. It also makes sure cities can't get in trouble for just following state rules.

  • 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.
    Status:Reported in House
    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. 9617 — To prohibit grants provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 from being used to assist persons who are neither a national of the United States nor lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:527

    H.R. 9617 is a bill introduced to prevent grants under Section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 from being given to individuals who are not U.S. nationals or do not have lawful permanent residency. The bill, known as the “Keeping Aid for Municipalities And Localities...

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    H.R. 9617 is a rule trying to make sure that only people who are U.S. citizens or who have special permission to live here can get certain types of help with houses. It doesn't let any money go to people or groups who help others without the right paperwork to stay in the country.

  • 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.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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.