DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY related term(s) Coast Guard; Secret Service
Amendments
Appropriations: making (H.R. 4367), H4644, H4646, H4647, H4648, H4669, H4670, H4672, H4673, H4674, H4675, H4676, H4677, H4678, H4679, H4680, H4682, H4683, H4684, H4685, H4686, H4687, H4689, H4690, H4691, H4692, H4693, H4694, H4695, H4705, H4706, H4707, H4708, H4709, H4710, H4711 [27SE]
——— making (H.R. 4367), consideration (H. Res. 730), H4798 [28SE]
Coast Guard: tribute to efforts to ensure highest level of maritime border security (S. Res. 166), S3584, S3686 [26JY]
Crime: improve services for trafficking victims by establishing Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness To Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and Victim Assistance Program (S. 670), S5431, S5433 [8NO]
Immigration: condemn use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H. Res. 461), consideration (H. Res. 524), H3011 [21JN]
——— prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H.R. 3941), H3680 [18JY]
——— prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H.R. 3941), consideration (H. Res. 597), H3658 [18JY]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (H.R. 2760), H3454, H3455, H3456, H3457, H3458, H3459 [12JY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 383), H2192 [10MY]
Pensions: correct inequitable denial of enhanced retirement and annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (S. 311), S5432 [8NO]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: require pilot program on participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (S. 794), S3118 [18JY]
Appointments
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors, H2468 [22MY]
Articles and editorials
Sweeping Raids and Mass Deportation—Inside Trump’s 2025 Immigration Plans, H5958–H5960 [29NO]
Bills and resolutions
Afghan Allies Protection Act: authorize additional special immigrant visas, require strategy for efficient processing, and establish designated senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials (see S. 1786), S1899 [1JN] (see H.R. 3808), H2740 [5JN]
Afghanistan: impose sanctions on foreign persons engaging in transactions in Afghanistan rare earth minerals (see H.R. 690), H576 [31JA]
——— support nationals who supported U.S. mission, adjust status for eligible individuals, support at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain Armed Forces members, and reform parole process (see S. 2324), S2461 [13JY]
——— support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see S. 2327), S2461 [13JY] (see H.R. 4627), H3574 [13JY]
Agent Raul H. Gonzalez, Jr., Memorial Post Office, McAllen, TX: designate (see S. 2375), S3147 [19JY] (see H.R. 412), H249 [20JA]
Agriculture: exclude agricultural propane storage facilities from certain chemical security standards (see H.R. 1623), H1292 [17MR]
American Samoa: waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6061), H5104 [25OC]
Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see S. 327, 330, 331), S311 [9FE]
——— making (see S. 2625), S3754 [27JY] (see H.R. 4367), H3149 [27JN]
——— making appropriations for salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees working during Government shutdown (see H.R. 5694), H4497 [26SE]
——— making (H.R. 4367), consideration (see H. Res. 723), H4496 [26SE] (see H. Res. 730), H4712 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to establish Homeland Intelligence Experts Group (see H.R. 5729), H4498 [26SE]
——— reprogram certain IRS funding to improve border security and enforcement (see S. 1312), S1382 [26AP]
Aviation: authorize counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) activities on and off commercial service airport property (see S. 896), S859 [21MR]
——— designate certain airports as ports of entry and provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with certain hiring enhancements (see H.R. 2979), H2085 [27AP]
——— permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes (see H.R. 5969), H5020 [17OC]
——— prohibit from operating or procuring certain foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 1501), H1247 [9MR]
——— provide for coordinated Federal initiative to accelerate unmanned aircraft systems civilian and advanced air mobility research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 3560), H2498 [22MY]
——— require designation of certain airports as ports of entry (see S. 222), S204 [1FE] (see H.R. 1804), H1464 [27MR]
——— require interagency strategy for creating unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C–UAS) capabilities and protections at U.S. international borders (see S. 1443), S1533 [4MY]
Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund: establish (see S. 2548), S3620 [26JY] (see H.R. 3061), H2125 [2MY]
Border Enforcement Security Task Force: establish unit to investigate transnational criminal organization arms smuggling across border between U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 331), H232 [12JA]
Bridges: facilitate non-motorized border crossing across Gordie Howe International Bridge (see H.R. 6649), H6208 [6DE]
Canada: require ports of entry along northern U.S. border to remain open as many hours per day as they were prior to coronavirus pandemic (see S. 2562), S3752 [27JY] (see H.R. 4961), H4136 [27JY]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program: extend (see S. 2178), S2224 [22JN] (see S. 2499), S3619 [26JY] (see H.R. 4470), H3170 [6JY]
China: authorize appropriations for Countering the People’s Republic of China Malign Influence Fund (see H.R. 1157), H873 [24FE]
——— designate Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region residents as priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern (see H.R. 3934), H2779 [7JN]
——— outline effective U.S. sanctions strategy in event of Taiwan invasion and issue report on strategic vulnerabilities and leverage China could exploit against U.S. economy (see S. 1074), S1088 [30MR] (see H.R. 2449), H1692 [30MR]
——— provide greater scrutiny of visas for Chinese Communist Party members (see S. 580), S568 [1MR]
Citizenship: prohibit removal of certain veterans from U.S. and expedite their naturalization (see H.R. 717), H627 [1FE]
——— provide for automatic U.S. citizenship for certain children born outside U.S. to parent who is or becomes U.S. citizen (see H.R. 1386), H1147 [7MR]
Civil liberties: clarify rights of all persons held or detained at port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 342), S311 [9FE] (see H.R. 666), H575 [31JA]
Civilian Cyber Defense National Resource: study feasibility of establishing (see H.R. 278), H202 [11JA]
Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve: establish to address U.S. cybersecurity needs relative to national security (see S. 885), S859 [21MR]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2741), H1907 [20AP]
——— making continuing appropriations (see S. 2791), S4440 [13SE] (see H.R. 2693), H1846 [18AP] (see H.R. 5823), H4855 [28SE] (see H.R. 5842), H4909 [29SE]
——— prohibit from entering into agreement relative to assessing effectiveness of antiterrorism measures at foreign port with any foreign government that is state sponsor of terrorism (see S. 832), S825 [16MR] (see H.R. 1782), H1437 [24MR]
——— provide interim appropriations for Coast Guard Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans for each fiscal year after 2022 (see H.R. 2496), H1707 [6AP]
——— study and report to Congress on recreational vessel operator training (see H.R. 4376), H3150 [27JN]
——— tribute to efforts to ensure highest level of maritime border security (see S. Res. 166), S1294 [20AP]
Coastal zones: assess technology needs along maritime border and develop strategy for bridging such gaps (see H.R. 5839), H4909 [29SE]
——— extend U.S. customs waters (see S. 71), S98 [25JA] (see H.R. 529), H324 [25JA]
Colleges and universities: establish funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have relationship with Confucius Institutes (see S. 1121), S1090 [30MR] (see H.R. 1516), H1248 [9MR]
Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act: clarify application to members of Coast Guard when not in service of Dept. of the Navy (see S. 725), S715 [8MR] (see H.R. 3085), H2134 [5MY]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for House of Representatives to impeach Sec. of Homeland Security Mayorkas (see H. Res. 477), H2779 [7JN]
Communism: deny asylum to members of Communist or other totalitarian party (see S. 2905), S4654 [21SE] (see H.R. 5651), H4455 [21SE]
Contracts: assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel along U.S. borders (see H.R. 4467), H3170 [6JY]
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office: establish (see S. 1798), S1899 [1JN]
——— extend authorization (see H.R. 3224), H2308 [11MY]
Courts: improve immigration adjudicatory capacity (see H.R. 5838), H4909 [29SE]
Crime: add membership in significant transnational criminal organization to list of grounds of inadmissibility and prohibit provision of material support or resources to such organizations (see H.R. 334), H233 [12JA]
——— combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see S. 139, 140), S147 [30JA] (see H.R. 895), H822 [9FE]
——— direct certain Federal agencies to develop strategy to improve Federal investigations of organized retail crime (see H.R. 316), H232 [12JA]
——— impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing pursuing Federal officer while operating motor vehicle (see H.R. 5585), H4436 [20SE]
——— improve services for trafficking victims by establishing Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness To Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and Victim Assistance Program (see S. 670), S668 [7MR] (see H.R. 1405), H1148 [7MR]
——— reform criminal legal system to ensure justice for all by reducing incarceration, decriminalizing certain offenses, and providing fair treatment under law to vulnerable populations (see H. Res. 519), H2959 [15JN]
——— require Visa Waiver Program countries to share watch list information about known or suspected terrorists and to cooperate with U.S. law enforcement in preventing and combating crime (see S. 493), S456 [16FE]
Critical Technology Security Centers: establish to evaluate and test security of critical technology (see H.R. 2866), H1947 [25AP]
Cybersecurity: engage in cybersecurity cooperation with Abraham Accords countries (see S. 1777), S1843 [31MY]
——— provide for remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities (see H.R. 285), H202 [11JA]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: develop comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy (see S. 1560), S1623 [11MY]
——— ensure it can notify private and public sector entities put at risk by cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical U.S. networks and systems (see H.R. 280), H202 [11JA]
——— establish duties of Director relative to open source software security (see S. 917), S909 [22MR] (see H.R. 3286), H2342 [15MY]
——— establish K–12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program (see S. 1191), S1255 [19AP] (see H.R. 2845), H1946 [25AP]
——— require report on impact of SolarWinds cyber incident on information systems of Federal agencies and departments and other critical infrastructure (see H.R. 3166), H2171 [9MY]
——— require to develop a campaign program to raise awareness regarding importance of cybersecurity in U.S. (see S. 1835), S1983 [6JN]
Cybersecurity on-the-Job Training and Employment Apprentice Program: establish (see H.R. 276), H202 [11JA]
Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program: establish (see H.R. 3208), H2307 [11MY]
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: allow participants to enlist in military and obtain pathway to citizenship (see H.R. 1451), H1205 [8MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure that all dogs entering U.S. do not pose health risk (see S. 502), S457 [16FE] (see H.R. 1184), H874 [24FE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit use of military installations to house aliens who do not have lawful immigration status or are undergoing removal proceedings in U.S. (see H.R. 3632), H2595 [24MY]
——— review citizenship and residency eligibility requirements for enlistment of certain aliens in Armed Forces (see H. Res. 516), H2959 [15JN]
Dept. of Energy: establish grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct study on feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as shipping fuel (see S. 647), S636 [2MR] (see H.R. 6872), H6997 [19DE]
——— realign Federal nuclear forensics and attribution activities from Dept. of Homeland Security to National Nuclear Security Administration (see H.R. 5438), H4296 [13SE]
Dept. of HHS: direct Office of Refugee Resettlements to establish additional procedures for making placement determinations for all unaccompanied alien children in Federal custody by reason of immigration status (see H.R. 4164), H2957 [15JN]
——— enter partnerships with eligible domestic manufacturers to ensure availability of qualified personal protective equipment to prepare for and respond to national health or other emergencies (see H.R. 170), H104 [9JA]
——— establish vetting standards for placement of unaccompanied alien children with sponsors (see S. 1461), S1534 [4MY] (see H.R. 5018), H4139 [27JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit Federal funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secure Docket Card Program (see H.R. 5857), H4910 [29SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security and Office of Director of National Intelligence: submit report on foreign threats to U.S. elections and test for and monitor cybersecurity vulnerabilities in certain election equipment (see H.R. 4462), H3166 [3JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Legal Access Programs within Executive Office for Immigration Review to improve treatment of detained persons (see H.R. 6839), H6992 [15DE]
——— submit annual report to Congress on gang activity, reporting, investigation, and prosecution (see S. 1646), S1704 [17MY] (see H.R. 3769), H2707 [31MY]
——— use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security (see H.R. 776), H676 [2FE]
Dept. of Labor: modify implementation of adverse effect wage rate for H–2A nonimmigrants (see S. 874), S826 [16MR] (see H.R. 3308), H2344 [15MY]
——— permanently authorize exemption of aliens working as fish processors from numerical limitation on H–2B nonimmigrant visas (see S. 3013), S4947 [4OC]
——— streamline issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas (see H.R. 4708), H3699 [18JY]
——— transfer administration of H–2A program to Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 575), H428 [26JA]
Dept. of the Interior and FEMA: establish pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after wildland fire (see H.R. 3275), H2310 [11MY]
Depts. of HHS and Homeland Security: make publicly available on their websites certain information relative to individuals processed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Dept. of HHS facilities (see H.R. 2844), H1946 [25AP]
——— require advance consultation with State and local officials and monthly reports to Congress regarding resettlement, transportation, and relocation of aliens in U.S. (see H.R. 3051), H2125 [2MY] (see H.R. 3693), H2636 [25MY]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: enhance authority relative to unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aircraft (see S. 1631), S1678 [16MY] (see H.R. 4333), H3141 [23JN]
Depts. of Homeland Security and State: prohibit from approving any application for, or issuing nonimmigrant or immigrant visa to, nationals of Palestine (see H.R. 6211), H5363 [2NO]
——— require aliens applying for certain visas to disclose if they receive funds from China or Chinese Communist Party (see H.R. 688), H576 [31JA]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Transportation: develop alternative platform to LOGINK (see H.R. 6228), H5404 [3NO]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs: authorize Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish cybersecurity apprenticeship program and cybersecurity training program for veterans (see S. 2256), S2359 [12JY] (see H.R. 6524), H6049 [30NO]
Disinformation Governance Board: terminate and prohibit use of Federal funds to establish any other similar board (see H.R. 4514), H3176 [10JY] (see H.R. 4776), H3886 [20JY] (see H.R. 5507), H4345 [14SE]
Diversity Immigrant Visa Program: eliminate (see H.R. 1100), H853 [17FE]
Drugs: address fentanyl being smuggled across border with Mexico (see H.R. 943), H824 [9FE]
——— authorize to perform certain drug enforcement functions (see H.R. 5713), H4497 [26SE]
——— designate illicit fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. 3666), H2635 [25MY]
——— investigate and remove aliens providing false information about drug-related grounds of inadmissibility (see H.R. 5178), H4171 [8AU]
——— restrict flow of illicit drugs into U.S. (see S. 1464), S1534 [4MY]
Employment: expand use of E-Verify program for employment eligibility confirmation and hold employers accountable (see S. 156), S171 [31JA]
——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see S. 2785), S4440 [13SE] (see H.R. 319), H232 [12JA]
——— make exception for returning immigrant workers permanent (see H.R. 2758), H1907 [20AP]
——— permit interview waivers for returning H–2A workers (see H.R. 3516), H2454 [18MY]
Executive departments: require report on existence of programs and components not explicitly authorized in statute (see H.R. 1285), H1047 [1MR]
Executive Office of the President: provide Cabinet members allowance to acquire security equipment and services for personal residences (see H.R. 5884), H4985 [3OC]
FAA: develop interagency task force to develop and implement strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel (see H.R. 3679), H2636 [25MY]
——— modify requirements for registration of certain aircraft (see H.R. 1187), H874 [24FE]
FAA and TSA: jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs (see H.R. 4362), H3142 [23JN]
FBI: require National Instant Criminal Background Check System notification of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and State and local law enforcement when illegal immigrants attempt to receive firearms (see H.R. 28), H98 [9JA]
Federal agencies and departments: notify States and localities whenever transporting migrants from locations within certain distance of U.S. border to their jurisdictions (see S. 3218), S5338 [2NO]
——— provide joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress relative to incidents of terrorism (see S. 945), S910 [22MR] (see H.R. 1693), H1325 [22MR]
——— require interagency study to produce security assessment process on adjacent space to high-security leased space to accommodate Federal agency (see S. 1868), S2006 [7JN]
Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, and Houses of Worship: establish (see S. 1886), S2028 [8JN]
Federal employees: making continuing appropriations for certain employees and contractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in event of Government shutdown (see S. 2999), S4826 [29SE] (see H.R. 5841), H4909 [29SE]
Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation: establish (see H.R. 2974), H2084 [27AP]
FEMA: authorize certain appropriations for Operation Stonegarden border patrol grant program (see H.R. 163), H104 [9JA]
——— establish as cabinet-level independent agency (see H.R. 5599), H4437 [20SE]
——— establish review process for certain grant applications for first responders to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards (see H.R. 3254), H2309 [11MY]
——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5324), H4217 [1SE]
Firearms: bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns (see H.R. 5460), H4344 [14SE]
——— prevent importation and trafficking of illegal gun modification devices that can convert semi-automatic weapons into fully-automatic weapons and seize all profits that come from such trafficking (see S. 1319), S1382 [26AP] (see H.R. 2909), H2048 [26AP]
Foreign countries: defer removal of certain Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian nationals for certain period (see H.R. 5248), H4196 [22AU]
Foreign policy: address transnational repression by foreign governments against private individuals (see S. 831), S825 [16MR] (see H.R. 3654), H2596 [24MY]
——— improve collection of intelligence relative to activities by drug trafficking organizations in certain foreign countries (see H.R. 597), H489 [27JA]
Foreign trade: establish Cross-Border Financial Crime Center to combat illicit cross-border financial activity and improve U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Trade Transparency Unit program (see S. 3384), S5693 [30NO]
——— facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see S. 1856), S2005 [7JN] (see H.R. 3882), H2777 [7JN]
——— increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement relative to, customs fraud (see S. 805), S798 [15MR] (see H.R. 2667), H1844 [18AP]
——— support international trade for critical role in U.S. economy (see H. Res. 440), H2596 [24MY]
Fort Detrick, MD: authorize, strengthen, and designate laboratory as National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (see S. 1210), S1255 [19AP] (see H.R. 2791), H1909 [20AP]
GAO: require annual assessments of TSA passenger security screening practices relative to non-discrimination policies to identify any needed actions to improve compliance (see H.R. 6036), H5043 [24OC]
——— require report on Federal support to cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems (see S. 1425), S1504 [3MY]
Geospatial Management Office: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 6137), H5227 [1NO]
Government regulations: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Circumvention of Lawful Pathways’’ (see S.J. Res. 41), S3757 [27JY] (see H.J. Res. 83), H4141 [27JY]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility’’ (see S.J. Res. 18), S715 [8MR] (see H.J. Res. 41), H1206 [8MR]
——— exempt certain propane tanks from Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards regulations (see H.R. 6022), H5042 [24OC]
——— provide that final rule entitled ‘‘Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds’’ shall be given full force and effect of law (see H.R. 4998), H4138 [27JY]
——— require prioritized policy issuance review process (see H.R. 6231), H5465 [6NO]
——— terminate requirement for proof of coronavirus vaccination for foreign travelers (see H.R. 3094), H2134 [5MY]
Guam: make grants to Guam for purpose of reimbursing territory for expenses related to security measures associated with aliens unlawfully entering Guam (see H.R. 864), H737 [7FE]
Harris, Vice President: remove from position as head of Biden administration strategy to address root causes of migration (see H. Res. 253), H1438 [24MR]
Health care professionals: increase number of physicians who may be provided waivers of foreign residence requirement to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 4875), H3949 [25JY]
——— provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see S. 665), S654 [6MR] (see H.R. 4942), H4030 [26JY]
Iceland: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into U.S. as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Iceland (see H.R. 3986), H2787 [9JN]
——— provide for eligibility for E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrant visas for nationals of Iceland (see S. 2989), S4760 [28SE]
Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease home in U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see S. 387), S313 [9FE] (see H.R. 4448), H3159 [30JN]
——— allow deferred action, deferred enforced departure, or temporary protected status beneficiaries to be congressional employees (see H.R. 1381), H1147 [7MR]
——— allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce provisions of Federal immigration law relative to unlawful entry into U.S. (see S. 3007), S4916 [3OC] (see H.R. 6074), H5172 [26OC]
——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (see H.R. 16), H2956 [15JN]
——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered U.S. as children (see S. 365), S312 [9FE]
——— authorize immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens attempting to enter U.S. by fraud or without necessary entry document (see S. 1473), S1534 [4MY] (see H.R. 3234), H2308 [11MY]
——— authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered U.S. as children (see S. 1667), S1705 [17MY] (see H.R. 3442), H2425 [17MY]
——— authorize State enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 92), H101 [9JA]
——— authorize States to request Dept. of Homeland Security enforce Immigration and Nationality Act (see H.R. 1337), H1112 [3MR]
——— authorize transfer of certain materials for construction of border wall to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas (see H.R. 3454), H2426 [17MY]
——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 780), H677 [2FE]
——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws (see S. 1068), S1088 [30MR]
——— ban Federal funding to State or local governments with laws or policies that prevents maintaining custody of illegal immigrants pursuant to Dept. of Homeland Security detainers (see H.R. 136), H102 [9JA]
——— cease all immigration functions at ports of entry along southern border until certification is made that no individuals included on terrorist screening database are able to enter U.S. (see H.R. 6170), H5228 [1NO]
——— clarify standards for facilities used for family detention (see H.R. 2580), H1724 [13AP]
——— clarify that convictions for kidnapping or sexual abuse are grounds for inadmissibility and deportability (see S. 733), S742 [9MR]
——— close loopholes in immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter U.S. unlawfully (see S. 685), S669 [7MR]
——— collect biometric information from non-citizens seeking entry into U.S., those apprehended by Customs and Border Protection, or those applying for immigration benefits (see H.R. 4546), H3204 [11JY]
——— condemn use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (see H. Res. 461), H2712 [1JN]
——— condemn use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H. Res. 461), consideration (see H. Res. 524), H2989 [20JN]
——— create fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 114), H102 [9JA]
——— criminalize overstaying visa (see H.R. 777), H676 [2FE]
——— detain any unlawfully present alien who is arrested for certain criminal offenses (see H.R. 87), H101 [9JA]
——— enhance border security by expanding partnerships with law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations (see H.R. 4574), H3476 [12JY]
——— enhance nurse and physician workforce by recapturing unused immigrant visas (see S. 3211), S5338 [2NO] (see H.R. 6205), H5362 [2NO]
——— ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance (see S. 370), S312 [9FE] (see H.R. 6286), H5650 [8NO]
——— establish additional requirements related to ensuring safe placements for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 4869), H3949 [25JY]
——— establish certain family separation as exceptional and extremely unusual hardship (see H.R. 63), H100 [9JA]
——— establish critical assistance programs for immigrants and refugees to overcome common challenges such as language barriers and employment attainment, and help in breaking down barriers to naturalization (see S. 883), S859 [21MR] (see S. 2585), S3753 [27JY] (see H.R. 1643), H1293 [17MR] (see H.R. 5025), H4139 [27JY]
——— establish grounds to deny entry or deport aliens associated with criminal gangs (see H.R. 367), H238 [13JA]
——— establish integrated border intelligence analytical cell and Joint Task Force to combat transnational organizations exploiting migration surges and strengthen cross-border partnerships (see H.R. 6392), H5728 [13NO]
——— establish new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter U.S. temporarily for family purposes (see S. 3255), S5426 [8NO] (see H.R. 5155), H4165 [4AU]
——— establish procedure for terminating Surgeon General determination to suspend certain entries and imports from designated places relative to coronavirus public health emergency (see S. 208), S203 [1FE]
——— establish refugee application centers outside U.S., extend duration of family detentions, increase immigration judges, and return all unaccompanied minors to their country of origin after screening (see S. 425), S398 [14FE]
——— establish right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal (see S. 1187), S1210 [18AP] (see H.R. 2697), H1846 [18AP]
——— evaluate certain factors for aliens who submit state sponsored Chinese immigration application or who have been employed by Chinese Communist Party (see H.R. 4808), H3888 [20JY]
——— exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see S. 1263), S1340 [25AP] (see H.R. 2823), H1945 [25AP]
——— expand and improve access to trauma-informed mental health interventions for new immigrants at border and provide training to address mental health and wellness of border agents and officers (see H.R. 4954), H4136 [27JY]
——— expand availability of H–1B nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 4647), H3611 [14JY]
——— expand penalties for illegal entry and presence (see H.R. 2436), H1691 [30MR]
——— extend detention of certain aliens ordered removed (see S. 333), S311 [9FE]
——— facilitate removal of aliens identified in terrorist screening database (see H.R. 778), H676 [2FE]
——— grant lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specific eligibility requirements (see S. 1727), S1744 [18MY]
——— grant States authority to request additional nonimmigrant visas for foreign workers in their respective States (see S. 2705), S3757 [27JY]
——— include criminal penalty and ground of removability for financing unlawful entry of alien into U.S. (see S. 381), S313 [9FE]
——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff and report on staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see S. 1253), S1294 [20AP]
——— increase penalties for those who illegally reenter U.S. after being removed (see S. 2091), S2185 [21JN] (see H.R. 4238), H3069 [21JN]
——— limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 5166), H4171 [8AU]
——— make grants to certain border communities to reimburse expenses related to security measures along border with Mexico (see H.R. 725), H627 [1FE]
——— make inadmissible and deportable any alien who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated attacks against Israel (see H.R. 6679), H6740 [7DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for border management activities (see S. 1600), S1647 [15MY]
——— modify treatment of unaccompanied alien children in Federal custody due to their immigration status (see H.R. 1183), H874 [24FE]
——— permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent U.S. residents (see H.R. 3591), H2500 [22MY]
——— preserve expiring employment-based visas and make them available for issuance during fiscal year 2024 (see H.R. 1535), H1278 [10MR]
——— prioritize removal of certain aliens (see H.R. 3920), H2778 [7JN]
——— prohibit from granting certain aliens temporary protected status (see H.R. 6164), H5228 [1NO]
——— prohibit from implementing or enforcing remain in Texas policy (see H.R. 6383), H5728 [13NO]
——— prohibit individuals charged with or convicted of human trafficking or drug trafficking offenses committed near border from receiving Federal benefits (see S. 519), S457 [16FE] (see H.R. 1116), H864 [21FE]
——— prohibit international hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls (see S. 374), S312 [9FE] (see H.R. 3602), H2545 [23MY]
——— prohibit parole or release of asylum applicants while asylum claims are pending (see H.R. 86), H101 [9JA]
——— prohibit Shelter and Services Program or similar programs funding to sanctuary jurisdictions (see H.R. 6851), H6997 [19DE]
——— prohibit use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (see H.R. 3711), H2637 [25MY]
——— prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (see S. 2983), S4759 [28SE] (see H.R. 3941), H2785 [9JN]
——— prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H.R. 3941), consideration (see H. Res. 597), H3698 [18JY]
——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 1698), H1325 [22MR] (see H.R. 5560), H4406 [19SE]
——— protect immigrant families, combat fraud, promote citizenship, and build community trust (see S. 819), S798 [15MR]
——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3065), S5048 [17OC]
——— provide earned path to citizenship, address root causes of migration, responsibly manage southern border, and reform immigrant visa system (see H.R. 3194), H2244 [10MY]
——— provide for adjustment of status of essential workers (see S. 1392), S1440 [1MY] (see H.R. 3043), H2124 [2MY]
——— provide for conditional lawful permanent residency for certain aliens (see H.R. 6480), H5906 [24NO]
——— provide for detention of arriving aliens (see H.R. 2432), H1691 [30MR]
——— provide for emergency response to migration surges (see H.R. 6535), H6049 [30NO]
——— provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in enforcement of, immigration laws (see S. 1640), S1704 [17MY] (see H.R. 3407), H2423 [17MY]
——— provide for expedited removal of aliens unlawfully present in U.S. that are residents of Palestinian-administered territories within Judea, Samaria, or Gaza (see H.R. 6099), H5173 [26OC]
——— provide for inclusion of certain workers in exemption from numerical limitations on H–2B workers (see H.R. 614), H489 [27JA]
——— provide for mandatory detention of aliens who are security risks or present insufficient or false credentials (see H.R. 402), H248 [20JA]
——— provide for reform of asylum system and protection of border (see H.R. 2640), H1758 [17AP]
——— provide for renewed availability of funds to construct border wall upon deployment of National Guard to southern U.S. land border (see H.R. 1531), H1278 [10MR]
——— provide lawful permanent resident status and authorized dual intent for certain doctoral degree holders (see H.R. 4358), H3142 [23JN]
——— provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degree holders (see S. 2384), S3147 [19JY] (see H.R. 5477), H4344 [14SE]
——— provide nonimmigrant status to mobile entertainment workers (see H.R. 1787), H1437 [24MR]
——— provide punishments for immigration consultants that provide fraudulent services to immigrants (see H.R. 5797), H4854 [28SE]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 1208), S1255 [19AP] (see H.R. 2760), H1907 [20AP]
——— provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable (see H.R. 6678), H6740 [7DE]
——— provide that noncitizens convicted of crimes are ineligible for asylum (see H.R. 921), H824 [9FE]
——— provide that notice titled ‘‘Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal’’ shall be given full force and effect of law (see H.R. 489), H277 [24JA]
——— provide visa availability for Government Employee Immigrant Visa program (see S. 1887), S2028 [8JN] (see H.R. 5982), H5028 [18OC]
——— publish report on number of migrants at each port of entry apprehended, paroled, or granted work authorization (see S. 3187), S5315 [1NO] (see H.R. 6523), H6049 [30NO]
——— recognize current influx of migrants is causing crisis at U.S. Southern border (see S. Res. 45), S313 [9FE]
——— reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in U.S. (see S. 979), S954 [27MR]
——— reform asylum claim process (see H.R. 6477), H5902 [21NO]
——— reform H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers (see H.R. 1778), H1437 [24MR]
——— reform H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to earn legal status and provide employer flexibility, and establish mandatory E-verify program for employment eligibility (see H.R. 4319), H3140 [23JN]
——— reform immigration parole (see S. 505), S457 [16FE] (see H.R. 2453), H1692 [30MR]
——— reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 213), H106 [9JA]
——— reform process for admission of refugees (see H.R. 194), H105 [9JA]
——— reform process for enforcing U.S. immigration laws (see H.R. 2374), H1640 [29MR]
——— reimburse States for border security expenses (see H.R. 712), H626 [1FE]
——— remove legal impediments preventing construction of border wall, improve construction requirements, and make previously appropriated funds available (see S. 422), S397 [14FE] (see H.R. 989), H837 [14FE]
——— remove Registry cutoff date, make eligibility cutoff rolling, and provide pathway to citizenship for immigrants residing in U.S. at least seven years prior to application filing (see S. 2606), S3754 [27JY] (see H.R. 1511), H1248 [9MR]
——— report on efforts to locate and investigate any suspicion of human trafficking related to unaccompanied alien children who crossed U.S. border and were released from Federal custody (see H.R. 5415), H4263 [12SE]
——— require congressional extension of foreign states’ temporary protected status designation (see S. 207), S203 [1FE]
——— require Inspector General to investigate vetting and processing of illegal aliens apprehended along southwest border and ensure that all laws are being upheld (see S. 276), S264 [7FE]
——— require President to set minimum annual goal for number of refugees to be admitted into U.S. (see H.R. 4156), H2956 [15JN]
——— require President to suspend entry of aliens into U.S. when average number of ‘‘encounters’’ exceeds certain number (see H.R. 2737), H1906 [20AP]
——— require regular reporting on individuals encountered along U.S. border or port of entry (see S. 3132), S5183 [25OC]
——— require reports on immigration status of individuals convicted of State crimes (see H.R. 2632), H1758 [17AP]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to expand use of non-intrusive inspection systems at land ports of entry (see S. 1822), S1982 [6JN]
——— resume border wall construction, invest in advanced technologies, and bolster support for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2794), H1914 [24AP]
——— resume border wall system construction, preserve exclusive authority of immigration judges over asylum claims, and codify Migrant Protection (see S. 716), S715 [8MR]
——— resume construction of border wall system along international border between U.S. and Mexico to secure border and enforce rule of law and expend appropriated congressional mandated funds (see H.R. 336), H233 [12JA]
——— screen asylum seekers at U.S. embassies or consulates outside U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for court, prevent family separation, and codify third country asylum rule (see S. 348), S312 [9FE] (see H.R. 469), H276 [24JA]
——— secure southern border, reform asylum system, provide earned path to citizenship, make e-verify mandatory, and establish American Worker Fund using immigrant restitution payments (see H.R. 3599), H2545 [23MY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (see S. 2824), S4526 [14SE] (see H.R. 2), H2124 [2MY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), call on President to sign (see H. Con. Res. 53), H3071 [21JN]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 383), H2243 [10MY]
——— streamline reporting of violations against immigrant children in Federal custody, provide protections for unaccompanied immigrant children, and ensure safe release to sponsors (see S. 3128), S5182 [25OC]
——— strengthen penalty for filing fraudulent asylum claims (see H.R. 3217), H2307 [11MY]
——— suspend entry of aliens (see S. 696), S714 [8MR] (see H.R. 29), H98 [9JA]
——— suspend entry of illegal aliens in response to fentanyl public health crisis (see S. 1532), S1603 [10MY]
——— terminate requirement for proof of coronavirus vaccination for aliens (see H.R. 4726), H3856 [19JY]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement: require to conduct annual assessments on threats posed to U.S. by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 5684), H4462 [22SE]
Immigration and Nationality Act: alter definition of ‘‘conviction’’ (see S. 1343), S1417 [27AP] (see H.R. 3050), H2125 [2MY]
Information technology: combat efforts of criminal organizations to recruit individuals in U.S. via social media platforms and other online services and assess use of such platforms and services for illicit activities (see S. 61), S75 [24JA] (see H.R. 2393), H1641 [29MR]
——— establish governmentwide approach to improving digital identity (see S. 884), S859 [21MR]
——— modernize Federal information security management and establish Cyber Incident Review Office and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) (see S. 2251), S2311 [11JY] (see H.R. 4552), H3205 [11JY]
Inspector General: enhance transparency relative to conducted reports (see H.R. 3846), H2761 [6JN]
International law: bolster efforts to combat cross border threats posed by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 5132), H4158 [1AU]
Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Fund: establish and authorize funding to enforce U.S. sanctions on Iran and proxies, pay off U.S. debt, and codify Export Enforcement Coordination Center (see S. 3197), S5315 [1NO] (see H.R. 6201), H5362 [2NO]
IRS: rescind certain balances and redirect them to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see H.R. 1223), H915 [27FE]
——— transfer certain unobligated balances of amounts made available under Inflation Reduction Act to Dept. of Homeland Security to secure southern border (see H.R. 4230), H3069 [21JN]
James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint, Uvalde County, TX: designate (see H.R. 5799), H4854 [28SE]
Janssen, Michael: relief (see H.R. 493), H278 [24JA]
Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 3658), H2596 [24MY]
Law enforcement: disrupt smuggling of U.S.-sourced firearms and related munitions across land border with Mexico (see H.R. 6404), H5855 [14NO]
——— enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at southern land border (see S. 1897), S2028 [8JN]
——— establish Joint Operations Centers along southern U.S. border (see S. 3104), S5143 [24OC]
——— improve border security through regular assessments and evaluations of Checkpoint Program Management Office and effective training of U.S. Border Patrol agents regarding drug seizures (see S. 2367), S3147 [19JY]
——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 1828), H1527 [28MR]
——— waive certain environmental requirements to permit searches for unlawful border crossing tunnels on private land to prevent illegal entry of aliens into U.S. (see H.R. 1464), H1205 [8MR]
Law enforcement officers: expedite U.S. Customs and Border Protection hiring process for law enforcement positions by expanding authority to waive polygraph examinations for certain applicants (see H.R. 596), H489 [27JA]
——— increase pay and enhance training of U.S. Border Patrol agents (see S. 1444), S1533 [4MY]
——— provide for higher minimum pay for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents (see H.R. 2837), H1946 [25AP]
——— provide special overtime pay for certain border patrol agents (see H.R. 5538), H4380 [18SE]
——— require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs (see H.R. 4406), H3157 [30JN]
Lebanon: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2913), H2049 [26AP]
Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: condemn for failure to secure U.S. southern border (see S. Res. 169), S1294 [20AP]
——— impeachment (see H. Res. 8), H107 [9JA] (see H. Res. 89), H628 [1FE] (see H. Res. 411), H2426 [17MY] (see H. Res. 470), H2763 [6JN] (see H. Res. 863), H5729 [13NO]
——— prohibit from flying on Federal executive aircraft (see H.R. 1542), H1278 [10MR]
Migrant Protection Protocols: continue to implement (see S. 1479), S1566 [9MY] (see H.R. 2738), H1906 [20AP]
Mongolia: promote trade with U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see S. 3368), S5692 [30NO] (see H.R. 6539), H6049 [30NO]
National security: develop comprehensive plan to identify, deploy, and integrate emerging technologies to achieve greater situational awareness along northern and southern borders of U.S. (see H.R. 6391), H5728 [13NO]
——— establish national risk management cycle (see S. 824), S798 [15MR] (see H.R. 5439), H4296 [13SE]
——— improve biodetection functions (see H.R. 6174), H5361 [2NO]
——— require comprehensive southern border strategy (see H.R. 3508), H2454 [18MY]
National Threat Assessment Center: reauthorize and expand (see S. 411), S397 [14FE] (see H.R. 1005), H837 [14FE]
Northern Border Coordination Center: establish (see S. 2291), S2459 [13JY]
Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (see H.R. 560), H427 [26JA]
Office for State and Local Law Enforcement: require annual report (see H.R. 58), H100 [9JA]
Office of Health Security: establish (see S. 1798), S1899 [1JN]
Office of Intelligence and Analysis: implement standardized training program for employees (see H.R. 4429), H3158 [30JN]
Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody: establish (see S. 3323), S5540 [15NO]
Ombudsman Appreciation Day: observance (see S. Res. 137), S1053 [29MR]
Operation Stonegarden grant program: authorize (see S. 1857), S2005 [7JN]
Optional Practical Training Program: provide for limitations (see H.R. 4843), H3948 [25JY]
Ortiz, Raul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 482), H2779 [7JN]
Passantino, Steven: relief (see H.R. 493), H278 [24JA]
Pensions: correct inequitable denial of enhanced retirement and annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (see S. 311), S310 [9FE]
Privacy: provide for improved data privacy in operation of employment verification system (see H.R. 4430), H3158 [30JN]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (see S. 758), S743 [9MR] (see H.R. 1568), H1279 [10MR]
Public safety: improve integrated public alert and warning system relative to active shooters (see H.R. 5497), H4345 [14SE]
Refugees: authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in U.S. while their applications are being adjudicated (see S. 255), S230 [2FE] (see H.R. 1325), H1049 [1MR]
——— reduce waiting period for employment authorization for asylum applicants (see S. 2175), S2224 [22JN] (see H.R. 4309), H3109 [22JN]
Regional School Safety Development Centers: establish to provide consultation for schools to develop or improve school safety plan based on evidence-based best practices (see H.R. 6613), H6207 [6DE]
Roads and highways: transfer, without reimbursement, materials to construct roadways and physical barriers along U.S. southern border to States in which such materials are located (see H.R. 588), H488 [27JA]
Romania: designate Romania as program country under visa waiver program (see S. 814), S798 [15MR]
Rural areas: issue strategy to improve hiring and retention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel in rural or remote areas (see H.R. 2806), H1914 [24AP]
Secret Service: extend authority to provide employees with overtime pay beyond other statutory limitations (see S. 3427), S5807 [6DE] (see H.R. 5675), H4462 [22SE]
——— transfer agency back to Dept. of the Treasury (see H.R. 3552), H2456 [18MY]
Securing the Cities program: make improvements (see H.R. 4403), H3157 [30JN]
Space policy: issue guidance relative to space systems, services, and technology as critical infrastructure (see H.R. 5017), H4139 [27JY]
Sports: provide F visas and employment authorization for international student athletes who enter into endorsement contracts for commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses (see S. 3054), S5048 [17OC]
States: include citizenship status as part of minimum requirements for driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by States (see H.R. 4597), H3573 [13JY]
Taiwan: allow for cooperative research activities with Taiwan to strengthen preparedness against cyber threats and enhance capabilities in cybersecurity (see H.R. 1127), H865 [21FE]
Tariff: prohibit requiring repayment, recoupment, or offset of certain antidumping duties and countervailing duties (see S. 377), S312 [9FE] (see H.R. 2883), H2047 [26AP]
Technology: require watermark for artificial intelligence (AI)-generated materials (see S. 2765), S4388 [12SE]
Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see S. 1591), S1646 [15MY]
——— authorize program to assess threat, vulnerability, and consequences of terrorism or other security threats to certain events (see H.R. 6229), H5404 [3NO]
——— develop and disseminate threat assessment regarding use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors (see H.R. 3547), H2456 [18MY]
——— publish number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter U.S. on monthly basis (see H.R. 191), H105 [9JA]
——— study circumstances which may impact effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after terrorist threat or event (see H.R. 275), H202 [11JA]
Travel and tourism: make video conferencing available for NEXUS applicants (see H.R. 604), H489 [27JA]
TSA: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening (see H.R. 3394), H2423 [17MY]
——— improve program providing for private screening companies to conduct security screening at airports (see S. 890), S859 [21MR]
——— offer certain secondary screenings of passengers prior to physical inspection if object of concern is detected (see H.R. 458), H276 [24JA]
——— provide for eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 871), H780 [8FE]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: amend authority to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions (see H.R. 5862), H4950 [2OC]
——— authorize additional appropriations for certain operations (see H.R. 6280), H5544 [7NO]
——— authorize to conduct certain activities to secure international land borders within designated wilderness areas (see H.R. 4872), H3949 [25JY]
——— designate Air and Marine Operations Marine Unit as ‘‘Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit’’ (see S. 3181), S5315 [1NO]
——— designate Air and Marine Operations Marine Unit of as ‘‘Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit’’ (see H.R. 5302), H4210 [29AU]
——— establish Image Adjudicator and Supervisory Image Adjudicator positions in Office of Field Operations (see S. 2278), S2360 [12JY] (see H.R. 5990), H5031 [19OC]
——— establish international port of entry at Port of Stockton, CA (see H.R. 4991), H4138 [27JY]
——— establish procedures to conduct maintenance projects at ports of entry at which Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities (see S. 243), S229 [2FE]
——— evaluate implementation of integrated biometric entry and exit data system (see H.R. 6138), H5227 [1NO]
——— improve identification of Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations staffing needs (see H.R. 2557), H1717 [10AP]
——— make certain determinations in enforcing Jones Act (see H.R. 5991), H5031 [19OC]
——— modify description of interest for purposes of certain distributions of antidumping duties and countervailing duties (see S. 1904), S2029 [8JN] (see H.R. 4044), H2808 [12JN]
——— provide authority to adjust rate of merchandise processing fees to offset capital costs (see H.R. 6409), H5855 [14NO]
——— regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry (see S. 206), S203 [1FE] (see H.R. 1401), H1148 [7MR]
——— require pilot program on participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (see S. 794), S772 [14MR]
——— require pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (see H.R. 6876), H6998 [19DE]
——— require provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (see S. 2864), S4630 [20SE] (see H.R. 5605), H4437 [20SE]
——— require to fingerprint noncitizen minors entering U.S. to combat human trafficking and impose criminal penalties for child recycling to gain entry into U.S. (see S. 3239), S5402 [7NO] (see H.R. 6522), H6048 [30NO]
——— strengthen authorities to enforce customs and trade laws (see S. 3431), S5851 [7DE]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees (see S. 3247), S5426 [8NO] (see H.R. 6298), H5651 [8NO]
——— expand Human Exploitation Rescue Operation (HERO) Child-Rescue Corps Program (see S. 987), S954 [27MR]
——— require to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with crime that resulted in death or serious injury of another person (see S. 160), S171 [31JA] (see H.R. 661), H575 [31JA]
Ukraine: make nationals who are present in U.S. eligible for REAL ID benefits (see H.R. 3259), H2309 [11MY]
——— provide for adjustment of status of nationals of Ukraine (see H.R. 3911), H2778 [7JN]
Under Sec. for Science and Technology: require to research and develop approaches to mitigate identified or potential negative effects of climate change on homeland security (see H.R. 2924), H2082 [27AP]
Venezuela: adjust status of certain Venezuelan nationals to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 4048), H2808 [12JN]
Veterans: allow certain deported alien veterans to be temporarily paroled into the U.S. to seek health care at Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see S. 3276), S5458 [9NO]
——— determine if alien has served, or is serving, in U.S. Armed Forces when such alien applies for immigration benefits or is placed in immigration enforcement proceeding (see S. 3278), S5458 [9NO]
——— establish pilot program to hire transitioning servicemembers to be Border Patrol agents (see S. 774), S743 [9MR]
——— establish veterans visa program to permit veterans who have been removed from U.S. to return as immigrants (see S. 3280), S5458 [9NO] (see H.R. 6381), H5728 [13NO]
——— prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (see H.R. 4569), H3475 [12JY]
Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office: establish (see H.R. 47), H99 [9JA]
Vietnam: defer removal of certain Vietnamese nationals for certain period (see H.R. 5471), H4344 [14SE]
Virgin Islands: establish nonimmigrant visitor visa waiver program (see H.R. 1033), H839 [14FE]
Visas: require aliens seeking admission to U.S. as nonimmigrants pay cash payment or bond which will be forfeit if they fail to abide by terms of visa (see S. 2656), S3755 [27JY]
Voting: provide information upon request which will enable States to verify citizenship status of voter registration applicants for Federal elections and remove noncitizens from list of voting registrants (see H.R. 3162), H2171 [9MY]
Letters
Proposed fiscal year 2024 budget funding levels, H1973 [26AP]
Secure the Border Act: Donna Markham, Catholic Charities USA, H2231 [10MY]
——— Mark J. Seitz, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H2232 [10MY]
——— Rebecca Wasserman, Service Employees International Union, H2229 [10MY]
——— Representative Jason Smith, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2217 [10MY]
——— Representative Jordan, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2217 [10MY]
——— Representative Mark E. Green, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2217, H2218 [10MY]
——— several organizations, H2229, H2230 [10MY]
——— Ted Penton, Jesuit Conference (organization), H2233 [10MY]
——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H2228 [10MY]
Messages
Authority To Order Ready Reserve of Armed Forces to Active Duty To Address International Drug Trafficking: President Biden, S1416 [27AP], H2069 [27AP]
Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security Authorization To Order Active Duty Coast Guard Members To Augment Active Forces for Operation Atlantic Resolve: President Biden, S2456 [13JY], H3572 [13JY]
Motions
Appropriations: making (H.R. 4367), H4847 [28SE]
Immigration: prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H.R. 3941), H3680 [18JY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2281 [11MY]
Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (H. Res. 863), H5714 [13NO]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (H.R. 4627), E670 [13JY]
Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction, H4708, H4709 [27SE]
——— making (H.R. 4367), H4628–H4649, H4669–H4712 [27SE], H4847 [28SE], H5948 [29NO], E901 [28SE], E911 [29SE]
——— making (H.R. 4367), consideration (H. Res. 723), H4480–H4495 [26SE]
——— making (H.R. 4367), consideration (H. Res. 730), H4791–H4799 [28SE]
——— making (H.R. 4367), corrections in engrossment, H4850 [28SE]
Assistant Sec. for Border and Immigration Policy: reduce salary, H4706 [27SE]
Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Counter Terrorism and Threat Prevention: prohibit funding for salary and expenses, H4678, H4679 [27SE]
Aviation: prohibit from operating or procuring certain foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems (H.R. 1501), H3936–H3938 [25JY], H4052 [27JY]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H777–H780 [8FE], H2115 [28AP], H2448–H2451 [18MY], H3065–H3068 [21JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, H97 [9JA], H117, H146 [10JA], H165, H166 [11JA], H229 [12JA], H292, H319 [25JA], H340, H341, H343, H346, H350, H422 [26JA], H482 [27JA], H634, H653, H664 [2FE], H807 [9FE], H884 [27FE], H992 [1MR], H1198 [8MR], H1214 [9MR], H1268, H1274, H1277 [10MR], H1688 [30MR], H1795–H1797 [18AP], H2141, H2154 [9MY], H2222 [10MY], H2257 [11MY], H2553, H2587 [24MY], H2970 [20JN], H3054, H3056 [21JN], H3077–H3088 [22JN], H3130 [23JN], H3193 [11JY], H3212 [12JY], H3608 [14JY], H3615 [17JY], H3645, H3646 [18JY], H3855 [19JY], H4273 [13SE], H4301 [14SE], H4373 [18SE], H4391, H4396 [19SE], H4936 [2OC], H5233 [2NO], H5882 [15NO], H5970, H5977, H5978 [29NO], H5992 [30NO], H6077 [1DE], H6203–H6206 [6DE], H6733 [7DE], H6975–H6980 [14DE], E93 [6FE], E629 [30JN]
Canada: ease travel restrictions at U.S.-Canada border, H120 [10JA]
——— reopening of U.S.-Canada border, H2181 [10MY]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program: extend (H.R. 4470), H3932–H3934 [25JY]
——— funding, H4646 [27SE]
Chief of Staff: reduce salary, H4695 [27SE]
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer: reduce salary, H4686 [27SE]
Climate: prohibit funding to implement certain Executive orders relative to climate change, H4710, H4711 [27SE]
Climate Literacy Strategy: prohibit funding to implement, H4692, H4693 [27SE]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2741), H3218 [12JY]
Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act: clarify application to members of Coast Guard when not in service of Dept. of the Navy (H.R. 3085), H2588 [24MY]
Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Working Group on Migrant Families legislative priorities, H2141 [9MY]
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office: extend authorization (H.R. 3224), H6759, H6760 [11DE]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: funding, H4674 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding for salary and expenses of Director, H4676, H4677 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding for salary and expenses of Election Security Initiative Director, H4677 [27SE]
Departmental GAO-OIG Audit Liaison Office: prohibit funding for salary and expenses of Director, H4679, H4680 [27SE]
Dept. of Defense: prevent funding to be used to house aliens on military installations, H4614, H4615 [27SE]
Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security: reduce salary, H4705 [27SE]
Diseases and disorders: expiration of Title 42 public health authorities allowing for immediate expulsion of persons or property to avoid introduction of communicable diseases, H2154 [9MY]
Drugs: fentanyl smuggling detection and interdiction funding through reduction in border wall infrastructure funding, H4673 [27SE]
Elections: restrict funding to implement Executive order to promote access to voting, H4706 [27SE]
Employment: prohibit funding to enforce memo entitled ‘‘Worksite Enforcement—The Strategy To Protect the American Labor Market, the Conditions of the American Worksite, and the Dignity of the Individual’’, H4708 [27SE]
Environmental Justice Strategy: prohibit funding to implement, H4693 [27SE]
Executive Secretary: reduce salary, H4705 [27SE]
FEMA: anniversary of Center for Domestic Preparedness, E475 [22MY]
——— establish review process for certain grant applications for first responders to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 3254), H3938, H3939 [25JY], H4052 [27JY]
Foreign policy: improve collection of intelligence relative to activities by drug trafficking organizations in certain foreign countries, H2278 [11MY]
Foreign trade: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (H.R. 3882), H3193 [11JY]
——— increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement relative to, customs fraud (H.R. 2667), H1935 [25AP]
Government regulations: Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce rule entitled ‘‘Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility’’, H4683 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to carry out memo entitled ‘‘Guidelines for Enforcement Actions in or Near Protected Areas’’, H4710 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement fee increases in proposed rule entitled ‘‘U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements’’, H4693, H4694 [27SE]
Guam: border security funding, H4354 [18SE]
Health: prohibit funding to implement coronavirus mask mandate for employees, H4689 [27SE]
Homeland Intelligence Experts Group: prohibit funding, H4706, H4707 [27SE]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure, H3677 [18JY]
——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (H.R. 16), H5963 [29NO], H6933 [13DE]
——— authorize immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens attempting to enter U.S. by fraud or without necessary entry document (H.R. 3234), H2318 [15MY]
——— clarify that official policy shall be to keep families together and not remove children from parents or responsible adults unless safety or welfare of child is at risk, H2219 [10MY], E419 [10MY]
——— condemn use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H. Res. 461), H2971, H2982 [20JN], H3002, H3056 [21JN], H3088–H3092 [22JN], H3113 [23JN], H3615 [17JY], E615 [23JN], E757 [4AU]
——— condemn use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H. Res. 461), consideration (H. Res. 524), H3003–H3013 [21JN]
——— define ‘‘short term’’ relative to use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens, H3680 [18JY]
——— establish certain family separation as exceptional and extremely unusual hardship, H3657, H3679 [18JY]
——— increase funding on hold to ensure timely production of ‘‘State of the Border’’ report and report on detention facilities, H4647 [27SE]
——— increase funding withheld to ensure timely production of certain border and detention facilities reports, H4648 [27SE]
——— modify treatment of unaccompanied alien children who are in Federal custody by reason of their immigration status, H2269 [11MY]
——— prioritize detention of illegal immigrants over catch and release programs into communities, H4673 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding for initiatives relative to law enforcement authority, prosecutorial discretion, transport and detention of illegal aliens, credible fear screening, and employment authorizations, H4671 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to administer, implement, or enforce remain-in-Texas immigration policy, H4707 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to assist Dept. of Defense to house persons at Coast Guard installations except in case of major disaster declaration or for Coast Guard personnel, H4711, H4712 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement, enforce, or carry out certain Executive orders relative to immigration enforcement and asylum policy, H4709 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to States for use in contravention of immigration laws, H4711 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to transport illegal immigrants across State lines for purpose other than removal, H4672, H4695 [27SE]
——— prohibit mandate to prioritize detention for illegal immigrants over alternatives to detention, H4672 [27SE]
——— prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H.R. 3941), H3646, H3649, H3673–H3680 [18JY], H3854, H3855 [19JY]
——— prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H.R. 3941), consideration (H. Res. 597), H3650–H3659 [18JY], E707 [24JY]
——— provide earned path to citizenship, address root causes of migration, responsibly manage southern border, and reform immigrant visa system (H.R. 3194), H2269 [11MY]
——— provide healthcare for individuals in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H1876–H1878 [19AP]
——— provide plan for implementing use of body-worn cameras by border agents and officers who are engaged in border security or immigration enforcement activities, H2219 [10MY], E419 [10MY]
——— reform, H4259 [12SE]
——— reform asylum claim process (H.R. 6477), H6733 [7DE]
——— reform H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to earn legal status and provide employer flexibility, and establish mandatory E-verify program for employment eligibility, H2260 [11MY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies, H4861, H4890, H4894, H4895 [29SE], H5396 [3NO], H5666 [9NO], H6065 [1DE], H6804 [11DE]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2178, H2195–H2236 [10MY], H2249, H2250, H2255, H2258–H2281, H2296, H2297 [11MY], H2354, H2355 [16MY], H2384, H2420 [17MY], H2443 [18MY], H2485 [22MY], H2559 [24MY], H3010 [21JN], H4125–H4128 [27JY], H4273 [13SE], H4301 [14SE], H4418 [20SE], H4486, H4488–H4494 [26SE], H4681, H4682 [27SE], H4795 [28SE], H4936, H4940 [2OC], H5233 [2NO], H5908 [28NO], H5944, H5947, H5963, H5964, H5970, H5978 [29NO], H6034, H6036 [30NO], H6139 [5DE], H6202 [6DE], H6803 [11DE], H6826, H6827, H6848 [12DE], H6930, H6934 [13DE], H6973, H6975, H6976 [14DE], E419 [10MY], E436 [15MY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 383), H2183–H2195 [10MY]
——— study alternative methods to manage border wall infrastructure during flood season, H4670 [27SE]
——— submit to Congress and make publicly available annual report on number of aliens deported for assaulting law enforcement officer, H2399 [17MY]
Immigraton: reform, H2154 [9MY]
Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program: tribute to inaugural class, E527 [6JN]
Law enforcement: disrupt smuggling of U.S.-sourced firearms and related munitions across land border with Mexico (H.R. 6404), H5963 [29NO]
Lebanon: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 2913), H1955 [26AP]
Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment, H2297 [11MY], H3213 [12JY], H5663 [9NO], H5944, H5977 [29NO]
——— impeachment (H. Res. 411), H2508 [23MY]
——— impeachment (H. Res. 863), H5674, H5713 [13NO], H5940 [29NO]
Migrant Protection Protocols: prohibit funding to terminate, H4709, H4710 [27SE]
New York, NY: assistance for asylum seekers, H4272 [13SE]
Nonprofit Security Grant Program: funding, H4646 [27SE]
Northern Mariana Islands: reform immigration policies (H.R. 560), E59 [26JA], E72 [30JA]
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: prohibit funding, H4694 [27SE]
Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: reduce salary, H4687 [27SE]
Refugees: authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in U.S. while their applications are being adjudicated (H.R. 1325), H5961 [29NO]
Republican Party: national agenda, H4124–H4128 [27JY]
Sec. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for salary and expenses, H4680–H4682 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding for travel outside of U.S., H4691, H4692 [27SE]
——— reduce salary, H4428 [20SE], H4675, H4691 [27SE]
Texas: prohibit funding for Operation Lone Star immigration enforcement, H4687, H4688 [27SE]
Trusted Traveler Program: eliminate delays in application processing time funding, H4645 [27SE]
TSA: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property, E707 [24JY]
——— ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening, E707 [24JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement coronavirus vaccine and mask mandate for travelers passing through checkpoints, H4683 [27SE]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: prohibit funding for Uniting for Ukraine program, H4690 [27SE]
——— reduce salary of Director, H4684 [27SE]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: funding to hire officers at ports of entry, H4669, H4670 [27SE]
——— funding to study expanded use of canine units for detecting drugs and migrants along southern border, H4646 [27SE]
——— make certain determinations in enforcing Jones Act (H.R. 5991), E996 [19OC]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Homeland Security Investigations funding to combat online child exploitation and abuse, H4645 [27SE]
——— reduce salary of Office of Immigration Program Evaluation Assistant Director, H4685, H4686 [27SE]
Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis: reduce salary, H4684 [27SE]
Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans: prohibit funding for salary and expenses, H4678 [27SE]
Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office: funding, H4646, H4647 [27SE]
Wilmington, NC: tour of Port of Wilmington facilities by Cuban Border Guard and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H1118 [7MR]
Women: implement women, peace, and security initiatives to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions funding, H4645 [27SE]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members, S3445–S3447 [20JY], S3514–S3517 [25JY], S3566–S3570 [26JY]
Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (S. 331), S345 [13FE]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration, S11 [3JA], S46–S49 [23JA], S62 [24JA], S84–S92 [25JA], S154–S157 [31JA], S333 [13FE], S441, S446–S448 [16FE], S515 [28FE], S622 [2MR], S649 [6MR], S662 [7MR], S732, S735 [9MR], S763, S766 [14MR], S886, S888–S891 [22MR], S1063, S1075–S1077 [30MR], S1125, S1127 [17AP], S1230 [19AP], S1281–S1283 [20AP], S1407 [27AP], S1432–S1435 [1MY], S1544 [4MY], S1611, S1612, S1614–S1616 [11MY], S1638 [15MY], S1656 [16MY], S1687, S1693–S1697 [17MY], S1724–S1726 [18MY], S1997 [7JN], S2043 [12JN], S2111–S2113 [15JN], S2152–S2154 [21JN], S2270 [10JY], S2294–S2296 [11JY], S2334–S2336 [12JY], S2450–S2452 [13JY], S3438 [20JY], S3564 [26JY], S4259–S4261, S4328–S4330 [7SE], S4513 [14SE], S4544 [18SE], S4577 [19SE], S4645 [21SE], S4672 [26SE], S4692–S4694, S4697 [27SE], S4736, S4742 [28SE], S4933–S4935 [4OC], S5063, S5075 [18OC], S5095 [19OC], S5127, S5129 [24OC], S5166 [25OC], S5223–S5225 [30OC], S5271, S5272 [1NO], S5329 [2NO], S5353–S5355 [6NO], S5373 [7NO], S5415 [8NO], S5471, S5474 [13NO], S5517 [15NO], S5620 [28NO], S5647–S5649, S5653, S5655, S5656–S5661 [29NO], S5683, S5687 [30NO], S5701, S5704 [4DE], S5769, S5771 [6DE], S5892 [11DE], S5937, S5938 [13DE]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program: extend (H.R. 4470), S3572 [26JY]
——— extend (H.R. 4470), unanimous-consent request, S3573, S3574 [26JY]
——— extend (S. 2178), S2249 [22JN], S2264 [10JY]
Civil liberties: clarify rights of all persons held or detained at port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (S. 342), S317 [9FE]
Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (S. 2791), S4640–S4642 [21SE]
——— making continuing appropriations (S. 2791), unanimous-consent request, S4641 [21SE]
——— tribute to efforts to ensure highest level of maritime border security (S. Res. 166), S3584 [26JY]
Crime: improve services for trafficking victims by establishing Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness To Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and Victim Assistance Program (S. 670), S5433 [8NO]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: establish K–12 Cybersecurity Technology Improvement Program (S. 1191), S1435 [1MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish vetting standards for placement of unaccompanied alien children with sponsors, S2111–S2113 [15JN]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Circumvention of Lawful Pathways’’, S1696 [17MY]
Diseases and disorders: expiration of Title 42 public health authorities allowing for immediate expulsion of persons or property to avoid introduction of communicable diseases, S1611, S1612, S1614–S1616 [11MY], S1693–S1697 [17MY], S1724–S1726 [18MY], S1997 [7JN]
Drugs: address drug abuse epidemic by securing southern border, S1229 [19AP]
Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses, S2270 [10JY]
FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund funding, S4579 [19SE], S4673 [26SE]
Government regulations: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility’’ (S.J. Res. 18), S1698–S1701 [17MY]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered U.S. as children (S. 365), S335–S337 [13FE], S2107 [15JN], S5702 [4DE]
——— authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered U.S. as children (S. 1667), S1708 [17MY]
——— border security and immigration enforcement funding, S5237 [31OC]
——— establish regional processing centers, improve asylum and credible fear processes, require court docketing priorities during irregular migration events, and improve ability to manage migration flows, S12 [3JA]
——— extend detention of certain aliens ordered removed (S. 333), S735 [9MR]
——— making supplemental appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement, S5656–S5661 [29NO], S5704 [4DE]
——— prohibit individuals charged with or convicted of human trafficking or drug trafficking offenses committed near border from receiving Federal benefits (S. 519), S515 [28FE], S1128 [17AP]
——— prohibit parole or release of asylum applicants while asylum claims are pending, S1695 [17MY]
——— provide for adjustment of status of essential workers (S. 1392), S1442 [1MY]
——— recognize current influx of migrants is causing crisis at U.S. Southern border (S. Res. 45), S735 [9MR]
——— reform, S5885 [11DE]
——— remove legal impediments preventing construction of border wall, improve construction requirements, and make previously appropriated funds available (S. 422), S1230 [19AP]
——— remove Registry cutoff date, make eligibility cutoff rolling, and provide pathway to citizenship for immigrants residing in U.S. at least seven years prior to application filing (S. 2606), S3762 [27JY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies, S1885 [1JN], S5371 [7NO], S5516 [15NO], S5682 [30NO], S5701–S5703 [4DE], S5768 [6DE], S5902, S5905 [12DE], S5927–S5930 [13DE], S5970 [14DE], S6013, S6014 [18DE], S6031, S6036, S6038 [19DE], S6071–S6073 [20DE]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), S1580 [10MY], S1655 [16MY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (S. 2824), S4578 [19SE]
——— streamline reporting of violations against immigrant children in Federal custody, provide protections for unaccompanied immigrant children, and ensure safe release to sponsors (S. 3128), S5271 [1NO]
Immigration and Nationality Act: alter definition of ‘‘conviction’’ (S. 1343), S1421 [27AP]
Immigraton: reform, S730 [9MR], S1580 [10MY]
Migrant Protection Protocols: continue to implement, S1638 [15MY]
——— continue to implement (S. 1479), S2270 [10JY]
Ombudsman Appreciation Day: observance (S. Res. 137), S1044 [29MR]
Pensions: correct inequitable denial of enhanced retirement and annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (S. 311), S5432, S5433 [8NO]
Privacy: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests (S. 758), S750 [9MR]
Refugees: authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in U.S. while their applications are being adjudicated (S. 255), S235 [2FE]
Rezmovic, Jeff: nomination to be Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Financial Officer, S4718 [27SE]
Secret Service: extend authority to provide employees with overtime pay beyond other statutory limitations (S. 3427), S6025 [18DE]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry (S. 206), S2251 [22JN]
——— require pilot program on participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (S. 794), S3118 [18JY]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: require to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with crime that resulted in death or serious injury of another person (S. 160), S735 [9MR]
Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status, S1966 [6JN], S4638 [21SE]
Whistleblowing: investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to failure to obtain DNA from detained illegal immigrants, S5888 [11DE]
Reports filed
Border Reinforcement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2794) (H. Rept. 118–45), H2133 [5MY]
Border Security and Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2640) (H. Rept. 118–47), H2133 [5MY]
Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2741) (H. Rept. 118–119), H3149 [27JN]
Combating Cartels on Social Media Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 61) (S. Rept. 118–123), S5897 [11DE]
Condemn Use of Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary School Facilities To Provide Shelter for Unlawfully Present Aliens: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Res. 461) (H. Rept. 118–113), H2930 [14JN]
Consideration of H. Res. 461, Condemn Use of Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary School Facilities To Provide Shelter for Unlawfully Present Aliens: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 524) (H. Rept. 118–115), H2989 [20JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 118–51), H2243 [10MY]
Consideration of H.R. 3941, Schools Not Shelters Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 597) (H. Rept. 118–147), H3698 [18JY]
Consideration of H.R. 4367, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 723) (H. Rept. 118–216), H4496 [26SE]
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3224) (H. Rept. 118–159), H4136 [27JY]
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Pilot Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 794) (S. Rept. 118–27), S1622 [11MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4367) (H. Rept. 118–123), H3149 [27JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2625) (S. Rept. 118–85), S3752 [27JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 885) (S. Rept. 118–96), S4355 [11SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6231) (H. Rept. 118–322), H6996 [19DE]
DHS Biodetection Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 6174) (H. Rept. 118–321), H6996 [19DE]
DHS Border Support Services Contracts Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4467) (H. Rept. 118–238), H4950 [2OC]
DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3208) (H. Rept. 118–161), H4136 [27JY]
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1516) (H. Rept. 118–319), H6996 [19DE]
Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1464) (S. Rept. 118–104), S4916 [3OC]
Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools To Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 206) (S. Rept. 118–16), S1533 [4MY]
Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2256) (S. Rept. 118–117), S5692 [30NO]
First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3254) (H. Rept. 118–152), H3856 [19JY]
IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 670) (S. Rept. 118–17), S1533 [4MY]
Improving Digital Identity Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 884) (S. Rept. 118–47), S2309 [11JY]
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1568) (H. Rept. 118–287), H6079 [1DE]
National Risk Management Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 824) (S. Rept. 118–20), S1565 [9MY]
Nomination of Jeff Rezmovic To Be Dept. of Homeland Security Chief Financial Officer: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5540 [15NO]
Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1822) (S. Rept. 118–105), S4916 [3OC]
Northern Border Coordination Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2291) (S. Rept. 118–119), S5692 [30NO]
Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1798) (S. Rept. 118–124), S5897 [11DE]
Pray Safe Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1886) (S. Rept. 118–90), S3894 [5SE]
Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4470) (H. Rept. 118–153), H3856 [19JY]
Protecting the Border From Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1443) (S. Rept. 118–103), S4916 [3OC]
Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism (REPORT) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 945) (S. Rept. 118–46), S2221 [22JN]
Satellite Cybersecurity Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1425) (S. Rept. 118–92), S3894 [5SE]
Schools Not Shelters Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3941) (H. Rept. 118–130), H3156 [30JN]
Secure Adjacent Federal Property Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1868) (S. Rept. 118–82), S3752 [27JY]
Securing Open Source Software Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 917) (S. Rept. 118–32), S1678 [16MY]
——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 118–160), H4136 [27JY]
Securing the Cities Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4403) (H. Rept. 118–320), H6996 [19DE]
Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1074), S2068 [13JN]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 311) (S. Rept. 118–101), S4916 [3OC]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Procedures To Conduct Maintenance at Ports of Entry at Which Field Operations Conducts Enforcement Activities: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 243) (S. Rept. 118–23), S1622 [11MY]
Unmanned Aerial Security (UAS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1501) (H. Rept. 118–151), H3856 [19JY]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: making (H.R. 4367), consideration (H. Res. 723), H4481 [26SE]
Statements
Safety and Compassion Can Exist Without Extreme Measures: Sojourners (publication), H2231 [10MY]
Secure the Border Act: Executive Office of the President, H2234 [10MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 383, consideration of H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act, H2184 [10MY]
H. Res. 461, condemn use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens, H3088 [22JN]
H. Res. 524, consideration of H. Res. 461, condemn use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens, H3003 [21JN]
H. Res. 597, consideration of H.R. 3941, Schools Not Shelters Act, H3650 [18JY]
H. Res. 723, consideration of H.R. 4367, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H4480 [26SE]
H. Res. 730, consideration of H.R. 4367, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H4791 [28SE]
H. Res. 863, Sec. of Homeland Security Mayorkas impeachment, H5713 [13NO]
H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act, H2195–H2216 [10MY]
H.R. 1501, Unmanned Aerial Security (UAS) Act, H3936 [25JY]
H.R. 3224, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act, H6759 [11DE]
H.R. 3254, First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act, H3938 [25JY]
H.R. 3941, Schools Not Shelters Act, H3673 [18JY]
H.R. 4367, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H4633–H4644 [27SE]
H.R. 4470, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, H3932 [25JY]
S. 206, Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools To Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act, S2252 [22JN]
S. 311, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act, S5432 [8NO]
S. 365, Dream Act, S319–S323 [9FE]
S. 670, IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act, S5433 [8NO]
S. 733, Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion Act, S744 [9MR]
S. 758, require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to remove personally identifiable information from vessel manifests, S750 [9MR]
S. 794, Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Pilot Program Act, S3118 [18JY]
S. 814, Romania Visa Waiver Act, S802 [15MR]
S. 979, H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act, S957–S964 [27MR]
S. 1591, Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act, S1649 [15MY]
S. 1600, Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act, S1650–S1653 [15MY]
S. 2384, Keep STEM Talent Act, S3152 [19JY]
S. 2705, State Executive Authority for Seasonal Occupations Needing Additional Labor (SEASONAL) Act, S3766 [27JY]
S. 3128, Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act, S5185–S5192 [25OC]
S. 3211, Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, S5340 [2NO]
S. 3427, Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act, S6025 [18DE]
S. Res. 45, recognize current influx of migrants is causing crisis at U.S. Southern border, S328 [9FE]
S. Res. 137, Ombudsman Appreciation Day, S1058 [29MR]
S. Res. 166, tribute to Coast Guard efforts to ensure highest level of maritime border security, S1304 [20AP], S3584 [26JY]
S. Res. 169, condemn Sec. of Homeland Security Mayorkas for failure to secure U.S. southern border, S1306 [20AP]