United States Bills
Senate Honors Racing Star Kyle Busch
The Senate formally mourns Kyle Busch and honors his racing career. It is symbolic and does not change laws, benefits, or government programs.
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Introduced
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May 1 Declared Foreign Service Day
Names May 1, 2026 as Foreign Service Day to honor diplomats and staff. Asks Americans to hold ceremonies or reflect; no new pay or funding.
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Introduced
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Limit Holding Room Stays to 12 Hours
People in DHS holding rooms cannot be kept more than 12 hours. Agencies must process, transfer, or release them faster.
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Introduced
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Zuni Water Settlement and Salt Lake Protection
Confirms tribal water rights, funds water projects, and protects a sacred salt lake. Creates a tribal trust fund and withdraws nearby federal lands.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429.
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Faster Public Notices for Nuclear Facilities
Requires the Energy Department to post safety rule changes and analyses within 24 hours for major nuclear sites. It also mandates a yearly report to Congress.
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Introduced
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Study New Military Hazing Offense
Requires the Pentagon to study whether hazing should be a separate military crime and report results in 180 days. No law changes now.
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Introduced
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Minimum Prison Terms for High-Value Fraud
Convictions for big frauds would bring required prison time based on money lost. Judges would have less power to give shorter sentences.
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Introduced
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Hunting, Fishing Violations Could Trigger Deportation
Noncitizens can be barred or removed for hunting or fishing violations. Even minor license or season infractions may affect visas, green cards, or entry.
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Introduced
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State Charges Allowed for Immigration Harm
People who cause death or serious injury during immigration enforcement can be charged under state criminal law. States may try those cases even if federal officers are involved.
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Introduced
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Protect HUD Housing Applicants' Immigration Data
Limits HUD from sharing immigration status except to verify or decide housing benefits. Other recipients may not use the information for immigration enforcement.
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Introduced
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Immigration Overhaul Prioritizing National Interest
The bill tightens who can come, work, and become a citizen. It adds a national interest test and stricter family, asylum, and work rules.
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Introduced
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Expand Study Abroad Access and Diversity
This creates a State Department grant program to help more college students study abroad. Grants focus on low-income and underrepresented students and new destinations.
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Introduced
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Banking Access Tied to Immigration Status
Banks must check that account holders are U.S. citizens or lawfully present. Accounts can be frozen or closed and people not lawfully present may face penalties.
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Introduced
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Expand Study Abroad for Undergraduates
Funds colleges to send many more undergraduates abroad, prioritizing underrepresented students and less common destinations. Grants cover student costs and require health and safety plans.
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Introduced
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Boost Pay for Immigration Officers; Remittance Surcharges
Federal immigration officers get large annual pay supplements. People sending money abroad face big new fixed fees to certain countries.
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Introduced
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Immediate Congressional Access to Detention Facilities
Members of Congress can enter immigration detention facilities right away for oversight. DHS and contractors must admit them and train staff to follow the rule.
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Introduced
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Disavow Sharia To Get Special Visas
Applicants for a certain special immigrant visa must reject sharia law and swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. Visa officers would add this to eligibility checks.
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Introduced
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Allow Grants for Law Enforcement Vehicle Armor
Some DHS grants could pay to harden police vehicles, like adding bulletproof windows. Local agencies could use grants to buy and install vehicle armor.
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Introduced
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Repeal U Visa Program
This bill ends the U visa, removing work permits and green-card paths for some crime victims. It leaves current holders and pending applicants without clear protections.
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Introduced
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Verify Lawful Presence For Bank Accounts
Banks and credit unions must verify customers are U.S. citizens or lawfully present. Accounts can be frozen or closed if verification is not provided.
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Introduced
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Revoke Citizenship for Terrorist Ties
This bill lets the government strip naturalized citizens' U.S. citizenship if they join or support designated terrorist groups and speeds detention and deportation.
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Introduced
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Allow Grants For Vehicle Security Upgrades
Lets some federal grants pay for vehicle protections like bulletproof windows. Eligible agencies can use existing grant money to upgrade vehicles.
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Introduced
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Prohibit Grant Purchases From Crime-Linked Dealers
Cities and police must promise not to buy guns from dealers on an ATF public list. ATF will publish and update the list and notify agencies about traced guns.
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Introduced
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Zuni Tribe Water Settlement and Trust
Recognizes Zuni Tribe water rights, funds water projects with $685 million, and protects Zuni Salt Lake lands. It settles claims and builds water infrastructure.
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Introduced
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