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Immigration bills

825 immigration bills can still move, most of them in Congress. 66 bills may return next session. 113 became law in 2025 and 2026.

As of October 30, 2026

  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025Congress · S 1383 · Last action Mar 26 · Official record (opens in a new tab)The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship, a valid U.S. passport, or a valid government-issued photo identification card that shows the applicant's place of birth was in the United States.Latest action: Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)Passed both chambers
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026Congress · HR 7640 · Last action Mar 12 · Official record (opens in a new tab)The bill also creates a private right of action for victims of certain crimes to bring against a state or local government that, for example, released the individual who was convicted of the crime despite a detainer.Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.On calendar
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits ActCongress · HR 6978 · Last action Jan 27 · Official record (opens in a new tab)The bill requires USCIS to report on any findings by September 15, 2026.Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.On calendar
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027"Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals"Congress · SJRES 190 · Last action Jun 16 · Official record (opens in a new tab)This joint resolution would block a rule from the Executive Office for Immigration Review that changes appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. - The rule in question was published in the Federal Register on February 6, 2026 (91 Fed.Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 48. Record Vote Number: 173. (consideration: CR S2816)On calendar
  • Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025Congress · HR 176 · Last action Dec 2, 2025 · Official record (opens in a new tab)The bill also expands an existing admissions bar against officers, representatives, and spokespersons of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Passed first chamber

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