Immigration legislation
Citizenship, borders, and settlement.
Bills about immigration
Live bill results for “Immigration” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
HR 673
Pennsylvania
Study on converting detention centers
Bill HR-673, Study on converting detention centers, pennsylvania House resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers to community projects and report within 12 months. It is at Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Rabb (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Nikki Rivera, Maureen Madden, Benjamin Waxman, Emily Kinkead, Ben Sanchez, Manuel Guzman, Dan Williams, Eddie Pashinski, and Ed Neilson.
H.R.10893
United States
Disaster aid data barred from immigration enforcement
Bill HR-10893, Disaster aid data barred from immigration enforcement, a bill would bar the Secretary of Homeland Security from using FEMA disaster assistance data for immigration enforcement. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Brittany Pettersen (D) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove.
H.R.10896
United States
Terminate the diversity immigrant visa program
Bill HR-10896, Terminate the diversity immigrant visa program, rep. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Keith Self (R).
SR 447
Ohio
Senate urges federal action on immigrant work visas
Bill SR-447, Senate urges federal action on immigrant work visas, nonbinding Senate resolution urges federal action to expand work-authorization pathways for workers already here, with emphasis on healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture. It is at Offered as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Louis Blessing (Republican).
H.Res.1627
United States
House pushes for immigration pathway expansion
Bill HRES-1627, House pushes for immigration pathway expansion, resolution would urge expanding citizenship pathways and reforms to immigration, including asylum access; it does not create programs or require actions. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Delia Ramirez (D), Rashida Tlaib, Jesús García, Lateefah Simon, Eleanor Norton, Yvette Clarke, Analilia Mejia, Jasmine Crockett, Maxine Dexter, Sylvia Garcia, Maxwell Frost, Frederica Wilson, Janice Schakowsky, Jonathan Jackson, Melanie Stansbury, Yassamin Ansari, Emily Randall, Judy Chu, Adelita Grijalva, Al Green, and Robert Menendez.
H.R.7836
United States
Real Courts, Rule of Law Act
Bill HR-7836, Real Courts, Rule of Law Act, creates a new independent United States Immigration Courts system with appellate, trial, and administrative divisions and transfers existing immigration adjudication functions. It is at 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. as of March 5, 2026.
H.R.10226
United States
Ban Shock Gloves in Enforcement
Bill HR-10226, Ban Shock Gloves in Enforcement, stops federal officers from using electrical shock gloves during immigration enforcement; other provisions not publicly described. It is at Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 2, 2026.
H.R.7335
United States
Immigration Detention Medical Standards Act
Bill HR-7335, Immigration Detention Medical Standards Act, requires a fast medical check and basic water, food, and hygiene for people held by immigration authorities. It is at Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018) as of February 4, 2026.
H.R.4651
United States
Immigration Agents Required To Wear Body Cameras
Bill HR-4651, Immigration Agents Required To Wear Body Cameras, most immigration officers and detention staff must wear body cameras for full shifts. It is at Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of July 24, 2025.
H.R.10400
United States
Skills-Based Immigration Reform
Bill HR-10400, Skills-Based Immigration Reform, creates a points-based immigration system, narrows family sponsorship to spouses and minor children, and ends the Diversity Visa Program. It is at Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 15, 2026.
H.R.10460
United States
Skills-Based Immigration and Family Reform
Bill HR-10460, Skills-Based Immigration and Family Reform, creates a skills-based points system, narrows family sponsorship to spouses and minor children, and ends the Diversity Visa Program. It is at Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 16, 2026.
H.R.9200
United States
Border Security and Immigration Enforcement
Bill HR-9200, Border Security and Immigration Enforcement, the bill expands border enforcement and changes asylum, detention, parole, and workplace verification rules. It is at Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. as of July 7, 2026.
H.R.5722
United States
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Bill HR-5722, Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act, denies visas and immigration benefits to noncitizens described as adhering to Sharia law, revokes benefits, orders removal, and bars court review of those decisions. It is at Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of October 8, 2025.
H.R.10708
United States
Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health
Bill HR-10708, Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health, grants could help eligible immigrants train for nursing and allied health jobs and join National Health Service Corps programs. It is at Introduced as of October 1, 2026. Sponsored by Adam Smith (D) and Raja Krishnamoorthi.
H.R.10503
United States
Reimbursement Grants for State Immigration Costs
Bill HR-10503, Reimbursement Grants for State Immigration Costs, creates a federal grant program to reimburse certain states for costs and damage from large-scale deployment of federal immigration officials. It is at Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, 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. as of September 17, 2026.
H.R.10720
United States
Permanent Residence for Godfrey Oliver Wade
Bill HR-10720, Permanent Residence for Godfrey Oliver Wade, would let Godfrey Oliver Wade apply for permanent residence and address certain removal and admission grounds. It is at Introduced as of October 1, 2026. Sponsored by Everton Blair (D).
H.R.10692
United States
Restore health tax credits for lawfully present
Bill HR-10692, Restore health tax credits for lawfully present, the bill would expand premium tax credits for some immigrants. It is at Introduced as of October 1, 2026. Sponsored by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D), Nydia Velázquez, Yvette Clarke, Ritchie Torres, Daniel Goldman, Paul Tonko, Josh Riley, Jerrold Nadler, Joseph Morelle, Thomas Suozzi, Adriano Espaillat, Patrick Ryan, Laura Gillen, Grace Meng, Timothy Kennedy, Hakeem Jeffries, Gregory Meeks, George Latimer, and John Mannion.
S.5093
United States
Independent Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children
Bill S-5093, Independent Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children, establishes an independent ombudsperson to monitor facilities, investigate complaints, and publicly report monthly data on immigrant children in custody, with cross-agency coordination, annual oversight, and privacy protections. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 22, 2026.
S.J.Res.213
United States
Disapproving ICE student admission rule
Bill SJRES-213, Disapproving ICE student admission rule, nullifies an ICE rule setting fixed admission periods and an extension process for student and exchange visitor visa categories. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668. as of September 17, 2026.
H.R.116
United States
Border surge immigration changes
Bill HR-116, Border surge immigration changes, a measure tightening asylum rules, expanding detention, and tightening protections for unaccompanied children while standardizing interviews and reducing pathway protections. It is at Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. as of January 3, 2025.