High Priority Legislation

ACT FOR AMERICA is currently working to help pass important legislation during the 119th Congress. Below are some of the bills and general summary:

S.3752 – SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act), introduced January 29, 2026, by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and colleagues, amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to strengthen federal election integrity. It requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (e.g., REAL ID indicating citizenship, U.S. passport, or photo ID + birth certificate) when registering to vote in federal elections, prohibits states from accepting registrations without such proof, provides an alternative process for those without immediate documents, and adds a photo ID requirement. Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration on the same day.

H.R. 5512 – "No Shari’a Act" (also referred to as the No Sharia Act)

Introduced on September 19, 2025, by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) and co-led by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) with cosponsors including Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), prohibits U.S. courts (federal, state, or territorial, including enforceable arbitration) from enforcing any judgment, decree, contract provision, or arbitration decision that relies in whole or in part on Shari’a (or any foreign law) if it would violate fundamental constitutional rights. Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day.

HR 5890 – No Tax-Exempt Terror Act, introduced October 31, 2025, by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee, amends the Internal Revenue Code to bar the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and any organization with ties to terrorism or designated terrorist groups from receiving tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3). Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on the same day.

The bill seeks to prevent U.S. taxpayers from subsidizing such groups through charitable deductions. A companion bill (S. 3479) was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). As of April 2026, the House bill remains pending in committee.

H.R. 4097 – Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act, introduced June 24, 2025, by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL-6), directs the Secretary of State (in coordination with the Attorney General and Secretary of the Treasury) to conduct a 90-day review to determine whether the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) qualifies for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day.

The Secretary must then report the findings to Congress, including any designation or reasons for not designating. The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee and remains in the introduced stage.

H.R. 5722 / S. 3009 – Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act are companion bills in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) that seek to restrict immigration by individuals who adhere to or advocate for Sharia law. 

The legislation aims to prevent what sponsors view as conflicts between Sharia and U.S. constitutional principles. Both bills were introduced and referred to committee but remain in the early stages with no further action as of the latest information. Neither version has advanced beyond committee referral.

H.R. 6186 - The No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (119th Congress, 2025-2026), introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on November 20, 2025, by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL). Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on the same day.

The bill aims to address what sponsors describe as a surge in antisemitic incidents on campuses and in schools post-October 7, 2023. It is modeled on similar bipartisan legislation Rep. Fine helped pass in Florida. It seeks to eliminate a perceived "double standard" where antisemitism is handled less rigorously than other forms of bigotry.

H.R. 7156 / S. 3674 – Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act 2026, introduced in January 2026 by Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), expands grounds for civil denaturalization of naturalized U.S. citizens. Neither version has advanced beyond these early stages.

The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow revocation of citizenship if, within 10 years of naturalization, the individual commits certain acts (such as substantial welfare fraud, aiding a designated terrorist organization, aggravated felony, or espionage). These acts would serve as prima facie evidence that the person lacked good moral character and attachment to the Constitution at the time of naturalization.

H.R. 7612 – "End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026", is a bill in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) introduced on February 20, 2026, by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX-5). It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee and remains in the introduced stage. The bill amends Chapter 93 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code to create a new federal crime: obstruction of immigration laws by official interference. It targets state and local government officials (specifically "responsible executive officials") who knowingly block or limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, particularly regarding detainers or advance notice of releases of criminal aliens from custody. Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day.

S. 4206 – Know Your American Customer Act, is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on March 25, 2026, by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) during the 119th Congress. Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the same day.

The legislation aims to amend title 31 of the United States Code (related to money and finance, specifically building on Bank Secrecy Act provisions) to require certain financial institutions to verify the citizenship or legal immigration status of new customers opening accounts. Its stated goal is to prevent undocumented immigrants (often referred to in the bill's context as "illegal migrants" or "illegal aliens") from accessing the U.S. banking system, which sponsors argue helps enforce immigration laws and prevents banks from facilitating violations of federal law.

H.R. 1958 – Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add new grounds of inadmissibility and deportability for non-U.S. nationals who commit fraud against U.S. government programs or unlawfully receive public benefits. Passed the House (231-186) on March 18, 2026; received in the Senate on March 19, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. (No further Senate action as of May 15, 2026.)

The bill makes convictions or admissions of the following offenses grounds for barring entry or deportation:

    • Defrauding the U.S. government
    • SNAP (food stamps), Social Security, or other public benefits fraud
    • Theft or bribery involving federal funds
    • Mail fraud or conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
    • Fraud involving identification documents (fake IDs)
    • Other offenses involving federal, state, or local public benefits programs

S. 3805 – The End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

This is companion legislation in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) aimed at ending "sanctuary" policies by making it a federal crime for state and local officials to obstruct federal immigration enforcement, particularly regarding detainers for criminal non-citizens (aliens). Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Lance Gooden, still in early Senate process

The ASSIMILATION Act (full title: American System for Sustainable Immigration and Mass Immigration Limitations Achieved Through Imposing Oversight Nationally Act) is a very recent immigration overhaul bill.

    • House version: Introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) (companion legislation).
    • Senate version: Introduced by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on or around May 12–13, 2026.

Referred to committees. No further action as of May 15, 2026.

H.R. 6854 - No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, introduced on December 18, 2025, by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL-6) in the 119th Congress, seeks to prohibit all non-citizens (referred to as "aliens" under the Immigration and Nationality Act) from receiving any federal public benefits. Introduced in the House on December 18, 2025; referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. No further action as of May 15, 2026.

It would amend existing law to eliminate eligibility for programs including Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), TANF, housing assistance, cash aid, and other taxpayer-funded welfare or subsidies—closing loopholes and carve-outs that previously allowed limited access for certain qualified aliens or legal immigrants.

H.R. 569 – Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025/2026, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) with over 80 Republican cosponsors, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit birthright citizenship. Introduced in the House on January 21, 2025; referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further action as of May 15, 2026.

The bill narrows “subject to the jurisdiction” of the U.S. so that automatic citizenship at birth is granted only to children born in the U.S. to at least one parent who is:

    • A U.S. citizen or national,
    • A lawful permanent resident, or
    • An active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces.

It does not affect citizenship for anyone born before enactment. A companion bill (S. 304) was introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The House bill remains in committee.

H.R. 6225 – PAUSE Act (Pausing on Admissions Until Security Ensured Act of 2025), introduced November 20, 2025, by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), would impose a broad moratorium on nearly all legal immigration to the United States. Short status: Introduced in the House on November 20, 2025; referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further action as of May 15, 2026.

The bill halts the issuance of most visas (except temporary tourist visas) and any changes in immigration status until Congress passes a series of major reforms, including ending the diversity visa lottery, eliminating OPT for foreign students, raising H-1B and other work visa fees, restricting birthright citizenship, limiting family-based immigration, and other measures to prioritize American workers and enhance national security.

S. 3606 – Fraud Accountability Act introduced January 8, 2026, by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Republican co-sponsors, strengthens immigration enforcement against fraud. Short status: Introduced in the Senate on January 8, 2026; read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. No further action as of May 15, 2026.

The bill:

    • Make any fraud conviction (against individuals, companies, or government) a deportable offense for non-citizens, regardless of amount.
    • Requires mandatory detention for those convicted.
    • Allows (and in some cases requires) courts to revoke naturalized U.S. citizenship upon conviction for fraud-related offenses, with courts able to cancel citizenship immediately.
    • Applies upon enactment, with some retroactive effect for post-1996 cases.

H.R. 6946 – End Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026

This bill, introduced on January 6, 2026, by Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38), amends Section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permanently terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for five specific countries: Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon. Short status: Introduced in the House on January 6, 2026; referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further action as of May 15, 2026.

H.R. 7964 - The Assimilation Act (also referred to as the ASSIMILATION Act) is a sweeping immigration overhaul bill proposed/introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) in the 119th Congress (around March 2026). It seeks to fundamentally reshape U.S. legal immigration by repealing core elements of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act (Hart-Celler Act). Short status: Introduced in the House on March 17, 2026; referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further action as of May 15, 2026.

Main Goals

    • Shift immigration policy to prioritize the economic, cultural, and security interests of the United States.
    • End "chain migration" (family-based preferences beyond immediate family).
    • Eliminate the Diversity Visa Lottery (∼55,000 visas annually).
    • Terminate the H-1B visa program (viewed as prone to abuse).
    • Impose stricter good moral character requirements and assimilation-focused criteria.

S.2293 – Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act 2025, Cruz

Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025, introduced on July 15, 2025, by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) with Republican cosponsors including Sens. Tom Cotton (AR), John Boozman (AR), Rick Scott (FL), and others, is the Senate companion to H.R. 4397. Short status: Introduced in the Senate on July 15, 2025; read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. No further action as of May 15, 2026.

H.R. 8476, "No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026". Introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Randy Fine (FL). Short status, introduced in April 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, as well as the Committee on the Judiciary.

The bill requires K-12 schools (local educational agencies) and colleges/universities that receive federal funding to treat discrimination motivated by antisemitism as vigorously as they treat other forms of discrimination prohibited under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (e.g., race, color, or national origin).

Key provisions:

    • Applies to discrimination by students, employees, or through institutional policies.
    • Requires use of the IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) working definition of antisemitism (including contemporary examples) when investigating incidents.
    • Enforceable through existing Title VI mechanisms.
    • Includes findings on rising antisemitism in schools and campuses.

H.R. 8906 - Foreign Adversary Housing Ban, officially titled the "Ban Chinese Communist and Islamist Home Ownership Act". Bill sponsor: Chip Roy (TX).

This legislation prohibits foreign adversaries and entities of concern from purchasing American residential housing and mandates the divestment of any current residential property within two years. Status: In committee.

H.R. 9230 - Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay & Power Act introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) on June 9, 2026, aims to curb careerism in Congress through statutory (non-constitutional) measures. As of June 10, 2026, H.R. 9230 — the Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act — is at the "Introduced" stage.

Key Provisions (effective with the 121st Congress):

    • After 12 cumulative years of service (in House, Senate, or combined), a Member of Congress:
      • Loses their congressional salary (no-pay).
      • Is barred from serving as chair or ranking member of any committee.
      • Cannot hold any House or Senate leadership position.
       

The goal is to reduce the financial and institutional incentives that encourage long-term incumbency while allowing members to continue serving without those perks.

State Bills 2026

KANSAS – HCR5004, proposing a constitutional amendment to section 1 of Article 5 of the Kansas Constitution to require U.S. citizenship (in addition to age 18 and residency) to be a qualified elector/voter. It is now eligible to appear on the ballot for voter ratification. The amendment on the ballot for voters to approve or reject. Short status: Passed both chambers with the required 2/3 majority. Enrolled and presented to the Secretary of State on April 10, 2025. It will appear as a constitutional amendment on the ballot in the 2026 General Election.

Arizona – House -Passed HCM 2001 and HCM 2002—two House Concurrent Memorials introduced by Rep. John Gillette (R–District 30). Short status: Both passed the Arizona House and Senate. Transmitted to the Secretary of State on April 21, 2026. (Non-binding concurrent memorials – now officially enacted.)