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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Sylvia R. Garcia

Democrat · TX · Representative

Votes with party: 98.0% (640 recorded votes)

Top industries funding sponsor:

LGBTQ+$2,000k

Full profile: /officials/G000587

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (11)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-01-27

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

Based on the title and immigration focus, this bill likely aims to address public confidence in immigration enforcement and policy by making changes to how immigration laws are implemented or enforced. The specific provisions aren't yet clear since the bill is still in early stages, but it probably affects immigrants, immigration enforcement agencies, and communities where immigration policies are applied. Once referred to the Judiciary Committee, lawmakers will debate what specific reforms would best restore public trust in the immigration system.

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Subjects

Immigration

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