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The GRACE Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set a minimum annual goal of 125,000 for refugee admissions. It mandates the President to determine the number of refugees justified by humanitarian concerns or national interest, with a minimum …
The Kayla Hamilton Act amends the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It aims to enhance efforts to combat child trafficking by modifying placement determinations for unaccompanied alien children. The …
The Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act of 2025 (ARMAS Act of 2025) aims to reduce firearms trafficking from the United States to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It mandates the transfer of regulatory control over certain munitions …
The "Asylum Reform and Loophole Closure Act" aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, modifying asylum eligibility. It introduces stricter requirements for asylum seekers, including limitations based on transit through other countries and illegal entry attempts. The bill also …
The "Put American Students First Act" aims to prevent aliens not lawfully admitted for permanent residence from obtaining in-state tuition rates at public higher education institutions. It amends Section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of …
The Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act of 2025 (ARMAS Act of 2025) aims to transfer regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State. This shift intends to tighten oversight and …
The Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025, or BOWOW Act of 2025, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to make aliens convicted of harming law enforcement animals inadmissible to the US and deportable …
This House Resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States. It recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans. The resolution also acknowledges the challenges faced by this community, including economic, educational, and …
Senate Resolution 542 commemorates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States. It recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans. The resolution acknowledges the historical context of their arrival, including the aftermath of the …
The American Border Story Memorial Act authorizes the establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to honor U.S. citizens and legal residents who were victims of crimes committed by individuals unlawfully present in the United States. The …
The Temporary Family Visitation Act introduces a new nonimmigrant visa category, allowing alien relatives of US citizens and lawful permanent residents to visit the United States temporarily for family purposes. This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish …
The "Temporary Family Visitation Act" aims to establish a new nonimmigrant visa category specifically for alien relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. This visa would allow temporary entry into the United States for family-related purposes. The bill outlines …
H.R. 6636, the "To advance sensible priorities" bill, is a comprehensive piece of legislation addressing a wide range of issues, including climate change, cancer research, PFAS contamination, fiscal responsibility, and international relations with Russia. The bill proposes a carbon tax, …
The Promoting Equal Learning and Liberty Act (PELL Act) aims to eliminate funding for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) and redirect those funds towards Federal Pell Grants. The bill argues that MSI funding violates the Fifth Amendment's equal protection principles by classifying …
The Safeguarding Homeland Immigration Enforcement from Local Detention Act of 2025 (SHIELD Act) aims to prevent state and local governments from arresting or prosecuting federal law enforcement officers engaged in enforcing federal immigration laws. It prohibits federal funds from being …