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Immigration

11 bills this Congress1 moved past introduction

Furthest along first, then most recent action. Subjects are the Congressional Research Service's index terms.

S. 5

Laken Riley Act

Sen. Katie Boyd Britt R-AL · Jan 29, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-1.

Became law
H.R. 10845

Port Staffing Reporting Act

Rep. Veronica Escobar D-TX · Oct 19, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 10826

Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.Res. 1627

Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.

Rep. Delia C. Ramirez D-IL · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 9259

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026

Rep. Zoe Lofgren D-CA · Jun 11, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 4696

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

Rep. Zoe Lofgren D-CA · Jul 23, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 3127

Fairness to Freedom Act of 2025

Rep. Norma J. Torres D-CA · Apr 30, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 245

Grant Integrity and Border Security Act

Rep. Virginia Foxx R-NC · Jan 9, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced
H.R. 218

State Immigration Enforcement Act

Rep. Andy Biggs R-AZ · Jan 7, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced