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Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom in order to overhaul the outdated immigration system in the United States that has gone without significant reform for decades, and to relieve the great human impact an unjust system bears on communities around the country.

IV 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 64 Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom in order to overhaul the outdated immigration sys

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Legal Immigration for the U.S. Act

I 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. R. 8838 To overhaul the legal immigration system, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DECEMBER 2, 2020 Mr. KING of Iowa introduced the followi

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.

I 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 1537 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and fo

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Restricting Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention Act of 2019

II 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 2870 To limit the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in immigration detention, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITE

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Immigration Court Improvement Act of 2019

II 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 663 To clarify the status and enhance the effectiveness of immigration courts, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MARCH 5, 2019 Ms. HIR

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Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act

I 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 586 To close loopholes in the immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the United States unlawfully, and for other purposes. IN

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A bill to establish the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Enforcement Related Concerns in the Department of Homeland Security.

II 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 2691 To establish the position of Ombudsman for Border and Immigration Enforcement Related Concerns in the Department of Homeland Security. IN THE SENATE OF THE

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Protecting Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act

II 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 1733 To limit the separation of children from their parents or legal guardians, to limit the detention of families and children, to provide unaccompanied alien c

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Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act

I 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. R. 7569 To temporarily suspend certain immigration enforcement activities during disease-related emergencies. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JULY 9, 2020 Ms. WI

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Immigration Enforcement Moratorium Act

II 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION S. 4011 To temporarily suspend certain immigration enforcement activities during disease-related emergencies. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JUNE 18, 2020 Mr.

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Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2021

II 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 60 To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JANUARY 27, 2021 Mr. TILLIS (for hims

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Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2021

I 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 506 To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JANUARY 28, 2021 Mr. BISHOP of North

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Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2019

II 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 2739 To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES OCTOBER 30, 2019 Mr. TILLIS (for hi

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Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2019

I 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 4948 To provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 31, 2019 Mr. BISHOP of North

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COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act

II 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION S. 4984 To report data on COVID–19 immigration detention facilities and local cor- rectional facilities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a

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COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act

I 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 1681 To report data on COVID–19 immigration detention facilities and local cor- rectional facilities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,

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COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act

II 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 681 To report data on COVID–19 immigration detention facilities and local cor- rectional facilities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a

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COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act

I 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. R. 8913 To report data on COVID–19 immigration detention facilities and local cor- rectional facilities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,

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To establish a nonpartisan commission on immigration reform and border security.

I 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 1283 To establish a nonpartisan commission on immigration reform and border security. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 14, 2019 Mr. RYAN introduced th

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Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2023

I 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 2453 To amend section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform immigration parole, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MA

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Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2023

WHAT THIS BILL DOES: This bill changes the rules for how the Secretary of Homeland Security can allow foreign nationals to temporarily enter the United States through a process called parole. The bil

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the detention of dangerous aliens, and for other purposes.

I 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 3860 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the detention of dangerous aliens, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JU

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Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019

II 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 456 To provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful permanent residents, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE U

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Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019

I 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 1169 To provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful permanent residents, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPR

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes.

I 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 523 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JANU

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Illegal Immigration Penalty Enhancement Act of 2021

I 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 3530 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose a penalty for illegal immigration, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 25,

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Coordinating Care for Children Affected by Immigration Enforcement Act

II 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 2256 To protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JULY 24, 2019 Ms. SMITH (for herself, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO,

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PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021

I 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 2805 To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforce- ment officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with

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PROTECT Immigration Act of 2019

I 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R. 2729 To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforce- ment officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with

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A bill to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

II 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. 2219 To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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