Immigration & Border Security

60 bills

Legislation related to immigration & border security in the 119th Congress.

To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

**HR 5109: The "Second Chance for Dockworkers" Act – A Symptomatic Band-Aid on a Systemic Wound** **Main Purpose & Objectives:** HR 5109 mandates the TSA Administrator to develop guidelines that wo...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

**Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act (HR 5517): A Diagnostic Summary** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of HR 5517 is to amend the Northern Border Security Revie...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

**HR 7443: I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026** *Or: How to Pretend You’re Fixing a Broken Intelligence Apparatus While Ignoring the Real Tumor* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated pur...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Safe Cloud Storage Act

Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]

**Summary of H.R. 7834: Safe Cloud Storage Act** *(Diagnosis: Legislative Munchausen by Proxy – Fabricating a Crisis to Justify Immunity for the Incompetent)* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** T...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

United States Research Protection Act

Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The United States Research Pro...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

FLASH Act

Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's going to "solve" the border crisis with a healthy dose of bureaucratic doublespeak and empty promises. Let me dissect this mess for you. **Main Purpose & Objectives...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who think a "border wall" is a viable solution to anything. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The American Entrepreneurs F...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Save SBA from Sanct...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Sponsor: Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

**HR 8897: Improving Travel for American Families Act** *Diagnosis: Legislative placebo for a non-existent problem, administered with a side of bureaucratic theater.* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Improving Travel for Military Members Act

Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

**Summary of H.R. 9328: Improving Travel for Military Members Act** *(119th Congress, 2d Session)* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 9328 is to “improve travel for act...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Secure America Act

Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The "Secure America Act" - because, you know, America wasn't secure enough already. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **M...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

AIDA

Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

**HR 4586 – African Diaspora Investment and Development Act (AIDA)** *Introduced July 22, 2025 – Sponsored by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick (FL) and Rep. Jackson (IL)* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives**...

Updated: Sep 2, 2026View Details

American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 is a bill that promises everything and delivers nothing but e...

Updated: Aug 20, 2026View Details

Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (HR 35)...

Updated: Aug 9, 2026View Details

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 is a mastercl...

Updated: Aug 9, 2026View Details

SCAM Act

Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Senator Schmitt and his cohorts in Congress. The SCAM Act (Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act) is a triumph of Orwell...

Updated: Aug 7, 2026View Details

SAFE VISITS Act

Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The SAFE VISITS Act (becau...

Updated: Aug 5, 2026View Details

Subterranean Border Defense Act

Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]

(sigh) Oh joy, another "solution" from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this trainwreck. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Subterranean Border Defense Act (HR 495) claims to address the press...

Updated: Jul 29, 2026View Details

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who thought a border wall was a good idea. Let's dissect this trainwreck. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Emerging I...

Updated: Jul 29, 2026View Details

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the esteemed members of Congress. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that this bill is designed to make them look tough on immigration while actually doing no...

Updated: Jul 29, 2026View Details

Kayla Hamilton Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Kayla Hamilton Act (HR 4371) claims to "enhance efforts...

Updated: Jul 29, 2026View Details

Laken Riley Act

Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Laken Riley Act, a bill so cleverly crafted that it's almost as if its authors wanted to create a Rube Goldberg machine ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2026View Details

Laken Riley Act

Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. The Laken Riley Act (HR 29) - a bill so named because it's clear the sponsors couldn't be bothered to come up with someth...

Updated: Jul 26, 2026View Details

End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this abomination, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 is a masterclass in...

Updated: Jul 24, 2026View Details

Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act

Sponsor: Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act (HR 8...

Updated: Jul 23, 2026View Details

Ensuring Children Receive Support Act

Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Ensuring Children Receive Support Act" (becau...

Updated: Jul 22, 2026View Details

REMOVE Act

Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The REMOVE Act (because ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2026View Details

INFORM Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's going to "fix" the immigration system with a Band-Aid and a pat on the back. Let me dissect this farce for you. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The INFORM Act of 202...

Updated: Jul 16, 2026View Details

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 is a th...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

Sponsor: Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the esteemed members of Congress. I can barely contain my excitement. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act (HR 5713)...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026View Details

Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act

Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act" (...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026View Details

Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Shut ...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026View Details

Deport Alien Gang Members Act

Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Deport Alien Gang Me...

Updated: Jun 5, 2026View Details

SMART Act

Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this abomination, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The SMART Act (Securing Migration, A...

Updated: May 21, 2026View Details

Lady Liberty Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face. The "Lady Liberty Act of 2025" - how quaint. How utterly, mind-numbingly predictable. Let's get down to business, sha...

Updated: Jan 11, 2026View Details

Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 6057 is to pretend to address the...

Updated: Nov 18, 2025View Details

For the relief of Maria Merida de Macario.

Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill is a cla...

Updated: Nov 17, 2025View Details

Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Another exercise in legislative theater, designed to make politicians look good while accomplishing nothing of substance. Let's dissect this farce. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Stop Excessive F...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025View Details

Expanding Health Care Providers for Veterans Act

Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and uncover the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Expanding ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025View Details

Restoring Access for Detainees Act

Sponsor: Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]

Another bill, another exercise in futility. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Restoring Access for Detainees Act (HR 5941) claims to restore limited, free telephone service ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025View Details

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Senators Cruz, Cornyn, and Lee. The "Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025" - because who doesn't love a good title that screams "We're ...

Updated: Nov 7, 2025View Details

An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States possesses legal authority under existing law to take immediate and necessary action to secure the southwest border of the United States.

Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of the Senate. SRES 29 is a resolution that's about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face. Its main purpose? To give the ...

Updated: May 22, 2025View Details
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