ROBYN BARNARD

Congress House and Senate - ICE Out of My Face Act HR 7608 - Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 7709 Full Body Restraint Prohibition Act - prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from obligating or expending Federal funds for the acquisition of, or utilizing, full-body restraints, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Immigration policies targeting Afghans - urged Sec. Noem, Sec. Rubio to reverse harmful policies targeting Afghan immigrants Family detention - urged release of families detained by DHS and more oversight of detention of families at Dilley family prison and elsewhere. Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting asylum seeking groups/refugees in Minnesota, Maine, and elsewhere urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody; release of Minnesotans and refugees detained pursuant to Operation Metro Surge and PARRIS Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others

Congress H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border, To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. - Human Rights First issued a vote NO recommendation on this bill which the House Judiciary Committee marked up on July 21, 2026. No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, not yet introduced, To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. - Human Rights First reviewed the bill for potential endorsement. S. 4814, A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. - Human Rights First (HRF) co-hosted a Congressional briefing with the Haitian Bridge Alliance, Amnesty International USA, and Human Rights Watch on September 21 on the impact of ending TPS for Haiti and calling on Congress to support S.4814. HRF also updated and amplified its call to action urging supporters to contact their member of Congress in support of this bill.

Congress H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border, To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. - Human Rights First issued a vote NO recommendation on this bill which the House Judiciary Committee marked up on July 21, 2026. No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, not yet introduced, To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. - Human Rights First reviewed the bill for potential endorsement. S. 4814, A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. - Human Rights First (HRF) co-hosted a Congressional briefing with the Haitian Bridge Alliance, Amnesty International USA, and Human Rights Watch on September 21 on the impact of ending TPS for Haiti and calling on Congress to support S.4814. HRF also updated and amplified its call to action urging supporters to contact their member of Congress in support of this bill.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R. 2607 - AFRIKANER Act would grant Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group that have suffered persecution, or have a well-founded fear of persecution, on account of their race, ethnicity, or ancestry. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R.1327 - Fairness in Freedom Act - To establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal. PAROLE Act (Protecting Against Removal Of Lawfully Entered) - (not yet introduced) protections for DED and CHNV parolees World Refugee Day Resolution - H.Res 533 - Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice and Science, bills - to provide funding for the government in FY26. Executive Branch Executive Order Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals - fully restricts and limits the entry of 12 countries, and partially restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 7 more. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. Revocation of Student Visas - Condemned Secretary of State Rubios stated plan to aggressively revoke Chinese student visas

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 3486 - Stop Illegal Reentry Act increases the sentences that can be imposed for the criminal offenses of unauthorized entry (from 2 years to 5 years) and unauthorized reentry (from 2 years to 10 years). H.R. 4895 - Afghan Adjustment Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes. S.2679 - Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act To fulfill promises to Afghan allies. Executive Branch Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) - urged the administration to take immediate legislative and oversight actions to fully restore access to asylum and refugees access to basic healthcare, nutrition assistance, and social services. SIV Processing -Urged the State department to continue SIV processing at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R. 2607 - AFRIKANER Act would grant Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group that have suffered persecution, or have a well-founded fear of persecution, on account of their race, ethnicity, or ancestry. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R.1327 - Fairness in Freedom Act - To establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal. PAROLE Act (Protecting Against Removal Of Lawfully Entered) - (not yet introduced) protections for DED and CHNV parolees World Refugee Day Resolution - H.Res 533 - Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice and Science, bills - to provide funding for the government in FY26. Executive Branch Executive Order Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals - fully restricts and limits the entry of 12 countries, and partially restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 7 more. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. Revocation of Student Visas - Condemned Secretary of State Rubios stated plan to aggressively revoke Chinese student visas

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R. 2607 - AFRIKANER Act would grant Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group that have suffered persecution, or have a well-founded fear of persecution, on account of their race, ethnicity, or ancestry. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R.1327 - Fairness in Freedom Act - To establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal. PAROLE Act (Protecting Against Removal Of Lawfully Entered) - (not yet introduced) protections for DED and CHNV parolees World Refugee Day Resolution - H.Res 533 - Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice and Science, bills - to provide funding for the government in FY26. Executive Branch Executive Order Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals - fully restricts and limits the entry of 12 countries, and partially restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 7 more. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. Revocation of Student Visas - Condemned Secretary of State Rubios stated plan to aggressively revoke Chinese student visas

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R. 2607 - AFRIKANER Act would grant Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group that have suffered persecution, or have a well-founded fear of persecution, on account of their race, ethnicity, or ancestry. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R.1327 - Fairness in Freedom Act - To establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal. PAROLE Act (Protecting Against Removal Of Lawfully Entered) - (not yet introduced) protections for DED and CHNV parolees World Refugee Day Resolution - H.Res 533 - Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice and Science, bills - to provide funding for the government in FY26. Executive Branch Executive Order Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals - fully restricts and limits the entry of 12 countries, and partially restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 7 more. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. Revocation of Student Visas - Condemned Secretary of State Rubios stated plan to aggressively revoke Chinese student visas

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 3486 - Stop Illegal Reentry Act increases the sentences that can be imposed for the criminal offenses of unauthorized entry (from 2 years to 5 years) and unauthorized reentry (from 2 years to 10 years). H.R. 4895 - Afghan Adjustment Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes. S.2679 - Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act To fulfill promises to Afghan allies. Executive Branch Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) - urged the administration to take immediate legislative and oversight actions to fully restore access to asylum and refugees access to basic healthcare, nutrition assistance, and social services. SIV Processing -Urged the State department to continue SIV processing at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 3486 - Stop Illegal Reentry Act increases the sentences that can be imposed for the criminal offenses of unauthorized entry (from 2 years to 5 years) and unauthorized reentry (from 2 years to 10 years). H.R. 4895 - Afghan Adjustment Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes. S.2679 - Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act To fulfill promises to Afghan allies. Executive Branch Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) - urged the administration to take immediate legislative and oversight actions to fully restore access to asylum and refugees access to basic healthcare, nutrition assistance, and social services. SIV Processing -Urged the State department to continue SIV processing at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 3486 - Stop Illegal Reentry Act increases the sentences that can be imposed for the criminal offenses of unauthorized entry (from 2 years to 5 years) and unauthorized reentry (from 2 years to 10 years). H.R. 4895 - Afghan Adjustment Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes. S.2679 - Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act To fulfill promises to Afghan allies. Executive Branch Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) - urged the administration to take immediate legislative and oversight actions to fully restore access to asylum and refugees access to basic healthcare, nutrition assistance, and social services. SIV Processing -Urged the State department to continue SIV processing at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R. 2607 - AFRIKANER Act would grant Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group that have suffered persecution, or have a well-founded fear of persecution, on account of their race, ethnicity, or ancestry. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R.1327 - Fairness in Freedom Act - To establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal. PAROLE Act (Protecting Against Removal Of Lawfully Entered) - (not yet introduced) protections for DED and CHNV parolees World Refugee Day Resolution - H.Res 533 - Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice and Science, bills - to provide funding for the government in FY26. Executive Branch Executive Order Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals - fully restricts and limits the entry of 12 countries, and partially restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 7 more. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. Revocation of Student Visas - Condemned Secretary of State Rubios stated plan to aggressively revoke Chinese student visas

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 3486 - Stop Illegal Reentry Act increases the sentences that can be imposed for the criminal offenses of unauthorized entry (from 2 years to 5 years) and unauthorized reentry (from 2 years to 10 years). H.R. 4895 - Afghan Adjustment Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes. S.2679 - Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act To fulfill promises to Afghan allies. Executive Branch Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) - urged the administration to take immediate legislative and oversight actions to fully restore access to asylum and refugees access to basic healthcare, nutrition assistance, and social services. SIV Processing -Urged the State department to continue SIV processing at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a reconciliation bill aimed to reduce taxes and spending for various federal programs, increase the statutory debt limit, and otherwise address agencies and programs throughout the federal government. H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act of 2025 a bill to allow undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to earn legal status if they pass a criminal background check, pay back any taxes owed, and meet other requirements. H.R. 4213 / CRS R48705 -FY26 Appropriations Homeland Security- advocated against additional funds for the immigration detention and deportation system. HR 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act - standards for facilities at which noncitizens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained. H.R. 5941/S. 3146 Restoring Access to Detainees Act - restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families H.R. 1825/S. 3535 GRACE Act - amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted. H.R.5604 - National Guard Proper Use Act: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws. Refugee Protection Act - amending the INA related to resettlement and asylum processing (not yet reintroduced) TRACK ICE Act - a bill to require DHS report on enforcement flights (not yet introduced) Childrens Safe Welcome Act - to provide protections for children in immigration custody and align legal protections for children in immigration custody (not yet reintroduced) Executive Branch Asylum Processing - urged restart to affirmative adjudications that were halted in late November Enforcement/raids - monitored enforcement actions targeting Afghans, Somalis, and other asylum seeking groups/refugees, particularly post November 26, urged admin not collectively punish groups. Detention oversight - urged the administration to allow Congressional and stakeholder oversight visits of immigration detentions; urged release of detained Afghan clients; accountability over deaths in DHS custody Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to forcibly transfer and disappear noncitizens to third countries including Uganda, Ghana, South Sudan, Honduras, and elsewhere. Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Haiti, Syria and others Public Charge regulation Work Permit regulations - submitted comment opposing the regulations Expanded Travel Ban - urged the administration to reverse the entirety of the travel ban Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions: Urged the administration to consult with Congress or a required and report to Congress outlining how the decreased numbers will respond to humanitarian need. Family Detention: Urged the administration to halt the practice of detaining children and families in immigrant detention.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

S. Con. Res. 7 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit by specified amounts. H. Con Res. 14 - This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2025, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2026-FY2034, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases or decreases the deficit and increases the statutory debt limit by specified amounts. H.R.1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. H.R. 2129 No Round Up Act - legislation to repeal the immigration law that allowed for Japanese internment during World War II (WWII) as the Trump administration prepares to use it as a means of mass deportation. H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain noncitizens. S. 696 Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act - To provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible Ukrainian noncitizens. S. 898 UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 - To restore US funding to UNRWA. H.R. 1061 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. S. 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act - To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations, to clarify the powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations. H.R. 3610 - Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. S. 1747 Neighbors Not Enemies Act - This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States. H.R. 670 Lady Liberty Act - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2026. H.R. 924 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. S. 398 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act - To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens. H.R.2366 - American Families United Act - To help families facing separation by granting immigration judges and officials authority to weigh the impact that family separation would have on a U.S. citizen if their undocumented spouse or child were denied a visa or received a deportation order, and to grant these families relief, case by case. H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. S.5 Laken Riley Act - This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. H.R. 32 No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act - This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers. H.R. 175 - Deport Alien Gang Members Act - This bill makes non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs. H.R. 578 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. S.84 - Sarahs Law - This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. Executive Branch Temporary Protected Status - urged redesignations and extensions of TPS for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, and Sudan. Disappearances/flights/removals to third countries - urged the administration to halt executive actions to disappear noncitizens to third countries including Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and elsewhere. Guantanamo Bay Detention - urged the administration to halt transfers of noncitizens to detention on Guantanamo Bay. Remain in Mexico - urged the administration not to reimplement the Remain in Mexico policy. Registry - urged the administration to not implement a registry for certain noncitizens. Border suspension of processing under 212(f) - urged the rescission of executive order implementing a suspension of processing at the southwest border. Executive Orders on immigration - analyzed first swath of executive orders issued by the new administration on day one. Parole - urged the administration to not terminate various parole programs and status attached to parole for those who had been previously admitted to the United States.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Amendment # 302, Donalds (TX): Requires that people seeking protection be detained in detention facilities to the maximum extent before any person can be placed in the alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. Amendment # 403, Arrington (TX), Fallon (TX), Tenney (NY), Luttrell (TX): Requires that any person crossing the border that storms against the National Guard or a defensive border barrier is automatically ineligible for claiming asylum or requesting any other type of immigration status and must be deported within 72 hours after apprehension. Amendment # 616, Greene (GA): Authorizes funding for the use of military force at the southern border. Amendment #731, Miller-Meeks (IA): Would allow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting, including an in-person interview, to apply for permanent legal status. Amendment #866, Crow (CO): Extends the Afghan SIV program, provides an eligibility exemption for those injured or killed in the line of duty, requires a strategy for more efficient processing, and requires senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials across multiple departments. Amendment # 889, Buchanan (FL): Expresses that the United States should not prioritize spending more money to house undocumented immigrants over housing for American military families. Amendment #944, Titus (NV): Authorizes the office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the State Department for three years. Identical to H.R. 8368. Amendment #1066, Nunn (IA): Requests an additional 4,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. Amendment # 1214, Arrington (TX), Tenney (NY), Jackson (TX): Prohibits DOD funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Amendment # 1252, Wallberg (MI): This amendment requires a report from the Secretary of Defense within 180 days and on an annual basis thereafter regarding the number of instances in which undocumented immigrants attempt to enter a military installation. H.R.7755 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 3602 - End The Border Catastrophe Act: To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. S.4361 - Border Act of 2024: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Destination Reception Act (not yet introduced) - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. A Proclamation on Securing the Border and IFR: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy will bar access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground. Mali: Urged designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR) due to ongoing armed conflict. Yemen: Urged the administration to provide an 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and other extraordinary and temporary conditions preventing a safe return for Yemenis currently in the United States. Lebanon: Urged the administration to designate Lebanon for TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions afflicting the country.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Amendment # 302, Donalds (TX): Requires that people seeking protection be detained in detention facilities to the maximum extent before any person can be placed in the alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. Amendment # 403, Arrington (TX), Fallon (TX), Tenney (NY), Luttrell (TX): Requires that any person crossing the border that storms against the National Guard or a defensive border barrier is automatically ineligible for claiming asylum or requesting any other type of immigration status and must be deported within 72 hours after apprehension. Amendment # 616, Greene (GA): Authorizes funding for the use of military force at the southern border. Amendment #731, Miller-Meeks (IA): Would allow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting, including an in-person interview, to apply for permanent legal status. Amendment #866, Crow (CO): Extends the Afghan SIV program, provides an eligibility exemption for those injured or killed in the line of duty, requires a strategy for more efficient processing, and requires senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials across multiple departments. Amendment # 889, Buchanan (FL): Expresses that the United States should not prioritize spending more money to house undocumented immigrants over housing for American military families. Amendment #944, Titus (NV): Authorizes the office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the State Department for three years. Identical to H.R. 8368. Amendment #1066, Nunn (IA): Requests an additional 4,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. Amendment # 1214, Arrington (TX), Tenney (NY), Jackson (TX): Prohibits DOD funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Amendment # 1252, Wallberg (MI): This amendment requires a report from the Secretary of Defense within 180 days and on an annual basis thereafter regarding the number of instances in which undocumented immigrants attempt to enter a military installation. H.R.7755 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 3602 - End The Border Catastrophe Act: To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. S.4361 - Border Act of 2024: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Destination Reception Act (not yet introduced) - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. A Proclamation on Securing the Border and IFR: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy will bar access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground. Mali: Urged designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR) due to ongoing armed conflict. Yemen: Urged the administration to provide an 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and other extraordinary and temporary conditions preventing a safe return for Yemenis currently in the United States. Lebanon: Urged the administration to designate Lebanon for TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions afflicting the country.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Amendment # 302, Donalds (TX): Requires that people seeking protection be detained in detention facilities to the maximum extent before any person can be placed in the alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. Amendment # 403, Arrington (TX), Fallon (TX), Tenney (NY), Luttrell (TX): Requires that any person crossing the border that storms against the National Guard or a defensive border barrier is automatically ineligible for claiming asylum or requesting any other type of immigration status and must be deported within 72 hours after apprehension. Amendment # 616, Greene (GA): Authorizes funding for the use of military force at the southern border. Amendment #731, Miller-Meeks (IA): Would allow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting, including an in-person interview, to apply for permanent legal status. Amendment #866, Crow (CO): Extends the Afghan SIV program, provides an eligibility exemption for those injured or killed in the line of duty, requires a strategy for more efficient processing, and requires senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials across multiple departments. Amendment # 889, Buchanan (FL): Expresses that the United States should not prioritize spending more money to house undocumented immigrants over housing for American military families. Amendment #944, Titus (NV): Authorizes the office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the State Department for three years. Identical to H.R. 8368. Amendment #1066, Nunn (IA): Requests an additional 4,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. Amendment # 1214, Arrington (TX), Tenney (NY), Jackson (TX): Prohibits DOD funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Amendment # 1252, Wallberg (MI): This amendment requires a report from the Secretary of Defense within 180 days and on an annual basis thereafter regarding the number of instances in which undocumented immigrants attempt to enter a military installation. H.R.7755 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 3602 - End The Border Catastrophe Act: To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. S.4361 - Border Act of 2024: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Destination Reception Act (not yet introduced) - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. A Proclamation on Securing the Border and IFR: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy will bar access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground. Mali: Urged designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR) due to ongoing armed conflict. Yemen: Urged the administration to provide an 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and other extraordinary and temporary conditions preventing a safe return for Yemenis currently in the United States. Lebanon: Urged the administration to designate Lebanon for TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions afflicting the country.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

H.R. 8035 - Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Amendment #49, Greene (GA): Reduces every dollar amount in the bill to zero. Amendment # 137, Cammack (FL): Eliminate all non-military funding related to Ukraine. These amendments strike some or all funding from the bill, including the section of the supplemental that provides vital funds for the Refugee and Entrant Assistance (REA) account and extends authorization of refugee and mainstream benefits for arriving Ukrainians entering through the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. H.R. 8752 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Ensure key programs are funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within DHS and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 8771 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. In support of robust funding for refugee protection, resettlement, and related accounts including the Migration Refugee Assistance (MRA), Emergency Refugee Migration Assistance (ERMA) and International Development Assistance (IDA) accounts that would support the refugee admissions program, provide overseas humanitarian assistance to displaced people, and bolster integration programs for refugees, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees, and others. Amendment #90, Crow (CO) - Authorizes 20,000 visas for the Afghan SIV (Special Immigrant Visa) Program. Amendment #91, Crow (CO) - Ensures funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act and fees available for obligation during FY25 in the Consular and Border Security Programs account shall be made available for additional Department of State personnel necessary to eliminate processing backlogs and expedite adjudication of Afghan SIV cases. Amendment #94, Crow (CO) - Amends Section 602(b)(3)(F) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to extend the SIV program through 2029. H.R. 9026 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support the due process and fair functioning of relevant agencies including the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) and legal orientation programs. Advocate for funding to improve our hate crime prevention response. H.R. 9029 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Oppose all provisions in and amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bills that would impede the federal governments ability to effectively serve all Americans and advance equal opportunity and civil rights. Federal programs that increase access to opportunity for Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Indigenous people; women; people with disabilities; LGBTQ+ people; and people from minority religious communities are necessary to strengthen our economy and secure our multi-racial democracy. This includes opposing any anti-LGBTQ+ language or language that would prohibit federal agencies from funding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) programs.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Amendment # 302, Donalds (TX): Requires that people seeking protection be detained in detention facilities to the maximum extent before any person can be placed in the alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. Amendment # 403, Arrington (TX), Fallon (TX), Tenney (NY), Luttrell (TX): Requires that any person crossing the border that storms against the National Guard or a defensive border barrier is automatically ineligible for claiming asylum or requesting any other type of immigration status and must be deported within 72 hours after apprehension. Amendment # 616, Greene (GA): Authorizes funding for the use of military force at the southern border. Amendment #731, Miller-Meeks (IA): Would allow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting, including an in-person interview, to apply for permanent legal status. Amendment #866, Crow (CO): Extends the Afghan SIV program, provides an eligibility exemption for those injured or killed in the line of duty, requires a strategy for more efficient processing, and requires senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials across multiple departments. Amendment # 889, Buchanan (FL): Expresses that the United States should not prioritize spending more money to house undocumented immigrants over housing for American military families. Amendment #944, Titus (NV): Authorizes the office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the State Department for three years. Identical to H.R. 8368. Amendment #1066, Nunn (IA): Requests an additional 4,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. Amendment # 1214, Arrington (TX), Tenney (NY), Jackson (TX): Prohibits DOD funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Amendment # 1252, Wallberg (MI): This amendment requires a report from the Secretary of Defense within 180 days and on an annual basis thereafter regarding the number of instances in which undocumented immigrants attempt to enter a military installation. H.R.7755 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 3602 - End The Border Catastrophe Act: To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. S.4361 - Border Act of 2024: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Destination Reception Act (not yet introduced) - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. A Proclamation on Securing the Border and IFR: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy will bar access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground. Mali: Urged designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR) due to ongoing armed conflict. Yemen: Urged the administration to provide an 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and other extraordinary and temporary conditions preventing a safe return for Yemenis currently in the United States. Lebanon: Urged the administration to designate Lebanon for TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions afflicting the country.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Amendment # 302, Donalds (TX): Requires that people seeking protection be detained in detention facilities to the maximum extent before any person can be placed in the alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. Amendment # 403, Arrington (TX), Fallon (TX), Tenney (NY), Luttrell (TX): Requires that any person crossing the border that storms against the National Guard or a defensive border barrier is automatically ineligible for claiming asylum or requesting any other type of immigration status and must be deported within 72 hours after apprehension. Amendment # 616, Greene (GA): Authorizes funding for the use of military force at the southern border. Amendment #731, Miller-Meeks (IA): Would allow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting, including an in-person interview, to apply for permanent legal status. Amendment #866, Crow (CO): Extends the Afghan SIV program, provides an eligibility exemption for those injured or killed in the line of duty, requires a strategy for more efficient processing, and requires senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials across multiple departments. Amendment # 889, Buchanan (FL): Expresses that the United States should not prioritize spending more money to house undocumented immigrants over housing for American military families. Amendment #944, Titus (NV): Authorizes the office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the State Department for three years. Identical to H.R. 8368. Amendment #1066, Nunn (IA): Requests an additional 4,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. Amendment # 1214, Arrington (TX), Tenney (NY), Jackson (TX): Prohibits DOD funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Amendment # 1252, Wallberg (MI): This amendment requires a report from the Secretary of Defense within 180 days and on an annual basis thereafter regarding the number of instances in which undocumented immigrants attempt to enter a military installation. H.R.7755 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 3602 - End The Border Catastrophe Act: To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. S.4361 - Border Act of 2024: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Destination Reception Act (not yet introduced) - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. A Proclamation on Securing the Border and IFR: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy will bar access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground. Mali: Urged designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR) due to ongoing armed conflict. Yemen: Urged the administration to provide an 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and other extraordinary and temporary conditions preventing a safe return for Yemenis currently in the United States. Lebanon: Urged the administration to designate Lebanon for TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions afflicting the country.

H.R. 8035 - Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Amendment #49, Greene (GA): Reduces every dollar amount in the bill to zero. Amendment # 137, Cammack (FL): Eliminate all non-military funding related to Ukraine. These amendments strike some or all funding from the bill, including the section of the supplemental that provides vital funds for the Refugee and Entrant Assistance (REA) account and extends authorization of refugee and mainstream benefits for arriving Ukrainians entering through the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. H.R. 8752 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Ensure key programs are funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within DHS and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 8771 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. In support of robust funding for refugee protection, resettlement, and related accounts including the Migration Refugee Assistance (MRA), Emergency Refugee Migration Assistance (ERMA) and International Development Assistance (IDA) accounts that would support the refugee admissions program, provide overseas humanitarian assistance to displaced people, and bolster integration programs for refugees, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees, and others. Amendment #90, Crow (CO) - Authorizes 20,000 visas for the Afghan SIV (Special Immigrant Visa) Program. Amendment #91, Crow (CO) - Ensures funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act and fees available for obligation during FY25 in the Consular and Border Security Programs account shall be made available for additional Department of State personnel necessary to eliminate processing backlogs and expedite adjudication of Afghan SIV cases. Amendment #94, Crow (CO) - Amends Section 602(b)(3)(F) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to extend the SIV program through 2029. H.R. 9026 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support the due process and fair functioning of relevant agencies including the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) and legal orientation programs. Advocate for funding to improve our hate crime prevention response. H.R. 9029 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Oppose all provisions in and amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bills that would impede the federal governments ability to effectively serve all Americans and advance equal opportunity and civil rights. Federal programs that increase access to opportunity for Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Indigenous people; women; people with disabilities; LGBTQ+ people; and people from minority religious communities are necessary to strengthen our economy and secure our multi-racial democracy. This includes opposing any anti-LGBTQ+ language or language that would prohibit federal agencies from funding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) programs.

H.R. 8035 - Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Amendment #49, Greene (GA): Reduces every dollar amount in the bill to zero. Amendment # 137, Cammack (FL): Eliminate all non-military funding related to Ukraine. These amendments strike some or all funding from the bill, including the section of the supplemental that provides vital funds for the Refugee and Entrant Assistance (REA) account and extends authorization of refugee and mainstream benefits for arriving Ukrainians entering through the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. H.R. 8752 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Ensure key programs are funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within DHS and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 8771 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. In support of robust funding for refugee protection, resettlement, and related accounts including the Migration Refugee Assistance (MRA), Emergency Refugee Migration Assistance (ERMA) and International Development Assistance (IDA) accounts that would support the refugee admissions program, provide overseas humanitarian assistance to displaced people, and bolster integration programs for refugees, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees, and others. Amendment #90, Crow (CO) - Authorizes 20,000 visas for the Afghan SIV (Special Immigrant Visa) Program. Amendment #91, Crow (CO) - Ensures funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act and fees available for obligation during FY25 in the Consular and Border Security Programs account shall be made available for additional Department of State personnel necessary to eliminate processing backlogs and expedite adjudication of Afghan SIV cases. Amendment #94, Crow (CO) - Amends Section 602(b)(3)(F) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to extend the SIV program through 2029. H.R. 9026 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support the due process and fair functioning of relevant agencies including the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) and legal orientation programs. Advocate for funding to improve our hate crime prevention response. H.R. 9029 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. Support funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Oppose all provisions in and amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bills that would impede the federal governments ability to effectively serve all Americans and advance equal opportunity and civil rights. Federal programs that increase access to opportunity for Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Indigenous people; women; people with disabilities; LGBTQ+ people; and people from minority religious communities are necessary to strengthen our economy and secure our multi-racial democracy. This includes opposing any anti-LGBTQ+ language or language that would prohibit federal agencies from funding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) programs.

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 7755 Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.7511 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. S.3933 - Laken Riley Act: This bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. H.R.661 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. S.160 - Sarah's Law: This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. ICE must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the identity of any victims of the crimes for which the detained individual was charged or convicted. ICE shall provide the victim, or a relative or guardian of a deceased victim, with information about the detained individual, including name, date of birth, nationality, immigration status, criminal history, and a description of any related removal efforts. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 2882, H.R. 5525, H.R. 5860, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4665, H.R. 5860, H.R.2872, H.R. 815, S. 2625, S. 2438 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act: These acts provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies. Lobbied for key programs to be funded adequately to support processing and benefits to people seeking asylum, and the functioning of relevant agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP within DHS and the Bureau for Populations, Refugees and Migration within the State Department), and against funding to increase immigration detention and increase in the number of Border Patrol agents, or to otherwise undermine the due process and fair functioning of the asylum system. H.R. 6678 - Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act: This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 6679 - No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act: This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. H.R. 5585 - Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act: This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border while fleeing from a U.S. Border Patrol officer or a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is actively assisting or under the command of the U.S. Border Patrol. H.R. 6976 - Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act: This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. H.R. 815 - Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024: Division A would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to respond to the situation in Ukraine and Israel and to provide other related assistance. Division B would provide supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for additional border security and for combatting fentanyl. The legislation would designate amounts provided by those divisions as emergency requirements in keeping with section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. H.R.815 - National Security Act, 2024: This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimbursement of emergency treatment for veterans who are treated in a non-VA facility. Specifically, the bill waives the requirement that a veteran must have received VA care within the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of emergency treatment if the veteran receives such emergency treatment within the 60-day period following their enrollment in the VA health care system. Additionally, the bill extends through December 28, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program. H.R.7372 - Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act: Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes. H.R.4627 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S.2327 - Afghan Adjustment Act: To provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Executive Branch: Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground.

H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Amendment # 302, Donalds (TX): Requires that people seeking protection be detained in detention facilities to the maximum extent before any person can be placed in the alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. Amendment # 403, Arrington (TX), Fallon (TX), Tenney (NY), Luttrell (TX): Requires that any person crossing the border that storms against the National Guard or a defensive border barrier is automatically ineligible for claiming asylum or requesting any other type of immigration status and must be deported within 72 hours after apprehension. Amendment # 616, Greene (GA): Authorizes funding for the use of military force at the southern border. Amendment #731, Miller-Meeks (IA): Would allow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting, including an in-person interview, to apply for permanent legal status. Amendment #866, Crow (CO): Extends the Afghan SIV program, provides an eligibility exemption for those injured or killed in the line of duty, requires a strategy for more efficient processing, and requires senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials across multiple departments. Amendment # 889, Buchanan (FL): Expresses that the United States should not prioritize spending more money to house undocumented immigrants over housing for American military families. Amendment #944, Titus (NV): Authorizes the office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the State Department for three years. Identical to H.R. 8368. Amendment #1066, Nunn (IA): Requests an additional 4,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. Amendment # 1214, Arrington (TX), Tenney (NY), Jackson (TX): Prohibits DOD funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Amendment # 1252, Wallberg (MI): This amendment requires a report from the Secretary of Defense within 180 days and on an annual basis thereafter regarding the number of instances in which undocumented immigrants attempt to enter a military installation. H.R.7755 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 3602 - End The Border Catastrophe Act: To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. S.4361 - Border Act of 2024: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Destination Reception Act (not yet introduced) - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. A Proclamation on Securing the Border and IFR: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy will bar access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground. Mali: Urged designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR) due to ongoing armed conflict. Yemen: Urged the administration to provide an 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and other extraordinary and temporary conditions preventing a safe return for Yemenis currently in the United States. Lebanon: Urged the administration to designate Lebanon for TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions afflicting the country.

H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Amendment # 302, Donalds (TX): Requires that people seeking protection be detained in detention facilities to the maximum extent before any person can be placed in the alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. Amendment # 403, Arrington (TX), Fallon (TX), Tenney (NY), Luttrell (TX): Requires that any person crossing the border that storms against the National Guard or a defensive border barrier is automatically ineligible for claiming asylum or requesting any other type of immigration status and must be deported within 72 hours after apprehension. Amendment # 616, Greene (GA): Authorizes funding for the use of military force at the southern border. Amendment #731, Miller-Meeks (IA): Would allow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting, including an in-person interview, to apply for permanent legal status. Amendment #866, Crow (CO): Extends the Afghan SIV program, provides an eligibility exemption for those injured or killed in the line of duty, requires a strategy for more efficient processing, and requires senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials across multiple departments. Amendment # 889, Buchanan (FL): Expresses that the United States should not prioritize spending more money to house undocumented immigrants over housing for American military families. Amendment #944, Titus (NV): Authorizes the office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the State Department for three years. Identical to H.R. 8368. Amendment #1066, Nunn (IA): Requests an additional 4,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. Amendment # 1214, Arrington (TX), Tenney (NY), Jackson (TX): Prohibits DOD funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Amendment # 1252, Wallberg (MI): This amendment requires a report from the Secretary of Defense within 180 days and on an annual basis thereafter regarding the number of instances in which undocumented immigrants attempt to enter a military installation. H.R.7755 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. S.3987 - Stateless Protection Act of 2024: To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 3602 - End The Border Catastrophe Act: To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. S.4361 - Border Act of 2024: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combating fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Refugee Protection Act of 2024 (not yet introduced): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Destination Reception Act (not yet introduced) - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. A Proclamation on Securing the Border and IFR: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy will bar access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Asylum Ban (Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule): Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Humanitarian parole processing improvements and humanitarian parole programs: Encouraged the State Department to improve humanitarian parole process, including adjudication and ensuring that USCIS adjudicators receive special training. Asylum Processing Rule: Encouraged the administration to make amendments and crucial updates in finalizing the asylum processing rule. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Families in Expedited Removal Program: encouraged the administration to cease use of expedited removal for families or if continuing to use this program to lengthen time deadlines for people to have meaningful access to counsel. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Credible Fear in BP Custody: Encouraged administration to cease conducting credible fear interviews for individuals in BP custody. Requested data regarding operation of the policy. Funding to Panama for deportations: Encouraged the administration and State Department to not provide funding to Panamas government to conduct deportations, and to ensure oversight of any removals are done with observance of non-refoulement obligations. ICE Detention: Urged end to use of solitary confinement in ICE custody, reduction in bed numbers, and individualized case release consideration. Work Permit Processing: Urged the publication of a final rule to extend the automatic validity period of work permits. Haiti: Urged end of interdiction policy to screen and return Haitians interdicted at sea, end of detention of Haitians at Guantanamo, redesignation and extension of TPS, halt all deportation flights due to conditions on ground. Mali: Urged designation of TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR) due to ongoing armed conflict. Yemen: Urged the administration to provide an 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and other extraordinary and temporary conditions preventing a safe return for Yemenis currently in the United States. Lebanon: Urged the administration to designate Lebanon for TPS due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions afflicting the country.

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation. Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes. Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction) Executive Branch A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians. Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.