The Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to determine whether the Polisario Front meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization and for the imposition of sanctions. It …

The "Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act" directs the Secretary of State to review the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to determine if it meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization. This review would be conducted …

The "Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025" aims to expand health insurance coverage to immigrants and their families by removing legal and policy barriers. It seeks to ensure that lawfully present individuals are …

H.R.1998, the Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025, aims to combat piracy by imposing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in such activities. The bill authorizes the President to block assets and deny visas to those engaged in piracy. …

H.Res.533 is a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons both within the U.S. and globally. The resolution highlights key international days and conventions related to refugees, such …

H.R.4070, the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act, mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a border threat assessment regarding the Tren de Aragua transnational criminal organization. This assessment must identify current and potential criminal threats posed …

H.Res. 530 is a resolution providing for the consideration of several bills and a resolution in the House of Representatives. These include H.R. 3944, which makes appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies; H.R. 275, …

The Supreme Court granted a stay on a preliminary injunction issued by a lower court regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) practice of removing non-citizens to third countries. The injunction required DHS to provide written notice and a meaningful …

The GUARD Act amends Title 18 of the United States Code to authorize the use of National Guard forces for immigration enforcement. It also establishes criminal penalties for assaulting immigration enforcement officers. The bill seeks to expand the role of …

The Access to Birth Control Act aims to amend the Public Health Service Act, imposing duties on pharmacies to ensure the provision of FDA-approved contraception and related medications. It seeks to address barriers to accessing birth control, citing findings on …

The "Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment Act of 2025" aims to increase transparency and oversight of immigration detention practices. It mandates the creation of a publicly accessible online database containing information on individuals in ICE custody. This includes legal …

The Supreme Court case *Esteras v. United States* (2025) addresses whether district courts can consider retribution when revoking supervised release. The Court held that district courts cannot consider 18 U.S.C. §3553(a)(2)(A), which concerns retribution for the original offense, when deciding …

H.R.2702, the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act (FIRM Act), aims to limit the influence of 'reputational risk' in the supervision of depository institutions by federal banking agencies. The bill seeks to prevent these agencies from using reputational risk as …

The Supreme Court case *United States v. Skrmetti* (2025) concerns a Tennessee law (SB1) that restricts gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender minors. The Court held that SB1 does not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Court …

Senate Resolution 287 expresses the Senate's commitment to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons both in the United States and globally. The resolution acknowledges World Refugee Day and the anniversary of the Convention relating to …