Weekly Bill Summaries

Items that May Be Considered Pursuant to a Rule

H.R. 1958- Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

What the bill does

This bill would change U.S. immigration law so that non-U.S. citizens who commit certain types of fraud against the U.S. government or illegally receive public benefits could be denied entry into the United States or deported if they are already in the country.

Why supporters say it matters

Supporters argue that people who defraud government programs or illegally collect taxpayer-funded benefits should face serious consequences. They say the bill helps protect public funds and discourage fraud.

What the bill changes

The bill would add certain fraud-related crimes to the list of offenses that make a non-citizen:

Inadmissible (not allowed to enter the United States)
Deportable (removed from the country if already present)

It would also make those individuals ineligible for immigration relief, meaning they could not apply for certain legal protections that might otherwise prevent deportation.

Types of crimes included

The bill covers crimes involving fraud against the U.S. government or illegal use of public benefits, including:

SNAP (food stamp) fraud
Social Security fraud
Theft or bribery involving federally funded programs
Identity document fraud
Major fraud against the United States
Mail fraud and other fraud schemes
Conspiracy to commit fraud against the government
Unlawfully receiving federal, state, or local public benefits

Key Question for Citizens

Should non-citizens who commit fraud involving government programs or public benefits face automatic immigration consequences such as deportation or denial of entry?

Take Action

If you have an opinion about this bill, you can contact your members of Congress and share whether you support or oppose H.R. 1958 (Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026).

H.R. 4638- BOWOW Act of 2025

What the bill does

This bill would change U.S. immigration law so that non-U.S. citizens who are convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement (such as police dogs or horses) would not be allowed to enter the United States and could be deported if they are already in the country.

Why supporters say it matters

Supporters say police animals play an important role in public safety and law enforcement operations. They argue that people who intentionally harm these animals should face serious legal consequences, including immigration penalties for non-citizens.

What the bill changes

The bill would update the Immigration and Nationality Act to add harming a law-enforcement animal to the list of crimes that can make someone:

Inadmissible (not allowed to enter the United States), or
Deportable (removed from the country if already present).

This applies to people who:

are convicted of harming a law-enforcement animal, or
admit to committing the offense.

What counts as a law-enforcement animal

The bill refers to federal law that protects animals used in official duties, such as:

Police dogs
Search and rescue dogs
Police horses
Other animals trained and used by law enforcement agencies.

Key Question for Citizens

Should harming animals used in law enforcement be a crime that can lead to deportation or denial of entry for non-citizens?

Take Action

If you have an opinion about this bill, you can contact your members of Congress and tell them whether you support or oppose H.R. 4638 (BOWOW Act of 2025).

H.R. 8752- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

What the bill does

This bill would provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the 2026 fiscal year. It allocates money to support DHS operations such as border security, immigration enforcement, disaster response, cybersecurity, and transportation security.

Why supporters say it matters

Supporters say the funding is necessary to ensure the government can protect national security, manage immigration enforcement, respond to natural disasters, and safeguard critical infrastructure. Appropriations bills like this one provide the funding needed for federal agencies to operate.

What the bill funds

The bill provides funding for major DHS agencies and programs, including:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – border security and immigration enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – enforcement of immigration laws
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – airport and transportation security
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – disaster response and recovery
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – protection of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity efforts
U.S. Coast Guard – maritime safety, security, and rescue operations

What appropriations bills do

Appropriations bills do not create new government programs. Instead, they provide funding for agencies and programs that already exist so they can continue operating.

Key Question for Citizens

Do you support the proposed funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies for fiscal year 2026?

Take Action

If you have an opinion about this bill, you can contact your members of Congress and share whether you support or oppose H.R. 8752 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026).

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Items that May Be Considered

H. Con. Res. 38- Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution

What the resolution does

This resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorizes the use of military force or declares war.

Why supporters say it matters

Supporters argue that the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, not the President alone. They say this resolution reinforces Congress’s role in deciding when the United States enters military conflicts.

What the resolution requires

If passed by both the House and Senate, the resolution would:

Direct the President to end U.S. military involvement in hostilities against Iran
Require explicit authorization from Congress for any future military action against Iran.

Important limitations in the resolution

The resolution also states that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself against an imminent attack.

It also clarifies that the resolution does not interfere with intelligence gathering, intelligence sharing, or national security investigations related to Iran.

Key Question for Citizens

Should Congress require explicit approval before the United States engages in military hostilities against Iran?

Take Action

If you have an opinion about this resolution, you can contact your members of Congress and share whether you support or oppose H. Con. Res. 38.

H. Res. 1095- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Type of Measure

House Resolution (sets the rules for debate on a bill in the House)

What the resolution does

This resolution sets the procedures for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026.

Why supporters say it matters

Supporters say rule resolutions help organize debate and ensure the House can efficiently consider legislation.

What the resolution allows

If adopted, the resolution would:

Allow the House to begin consideration of H.R. 7744
Waive certain procedural objections against the bill
Provide one hour of debate, split between the majority and minority parties
Allow one motion to recommit (a final chance to amend or send the bill back to committee before voting).

What this resolution does NOT do

This resolution does not fund the Department of Homeland Security itself.

Instead, it only sets the rules for how the House will debate and vote on the funding bill (H.R. 7744).

Key Question for Citizens

Should the House move forward with debating and voting on the DHS funding bill under these procedures?

Take Action

If you have an opinion about this resolution or the DHS funding bill it governs, you can contact your members of Congress and share your views on H. Res. 1095.

Weekly Bill Summaries

Items that May Be Considered Pursuant to a Rule

H.R. 1958- Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

What the bill does

This bill would change U.S. immigration law so that non-U.S. citizens who commit certain types of fraud against the U.S. government or illegally receive public benefits could be denied entry into the United States or deported if they are already in the country.

Why supporters say it matters

Supporters argue that people who defraud government programs or illegally collect taxpayer-funded benefits should face serious consequences. They say the bill helps protect public funds and discourage fraud.

What the bill changes

The bill would add certain fraud-related crimes to the list of offenses that make a non-citizen:

Inadmissible (not allowed to enter the United States)

Deportable (removed from the country if already present)

It would also make those individuals ineligible for immigration relief, meaning they could not apply for certain legal protections that might otherwise prevent deportation.

Types of crimes included

The bill covers crimes involving fraud against the U.S. government or illegal use of public benefits, including:

SNAP (food stamp) fraud

Social Security fraud

Theft or bribery involving federally funded programs

Identity document fraud

Major fraud against the United States

Mail fraud and other fraud schemes

Conspiracy to commit fraud against the government

Unlawfully receiving federal, state, or local public benefits

Key Question for Citizens

Should non-citizens who commit fraud involving government programs or public benefits face automatic immigration consequences such as deportation or denial of entry?

Take Action

If you have an opinion about this bill, you can contact your members of Congress and share whether you support or oppose H.R. 1958 (Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026).

H.R. 4638- BOWOW Act of 2025

What the bill does

Why supporters say it matters

What the bill changes

What counts as a law-enforcement animal

Key Question for Citizens

Take Action

H.R. 8752- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

What the bill does

This bill would provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the 2026 fiscal year. It allocates money to support DHS operations such as border security, immigration enforcement, disaster response, cybersecurity, and transportation security.

Why supporters say it matters

Supporters say the funding is necessary to ensure the government can protect national security, manage immigration enforcement, respond to natural disasters, and safeguard critical infrastructure. Appropriations bills like this one provide the funding needed for federal agencies to operate.

What the bill funds

The bill provides funding for major DHS agencies and programs, including:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – border security and immigration enforcement

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – enforcement of immigration laws

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – airport and transportation security

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – disaster response and recovery

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – protection of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity efforts

U.S. Coast Guard – maritime safety, security, and rescue operations

What appropriations bills do

Appropriations bills do not create new government programs. Instead, they provide funding for agencies and programs that already exist so they can continue operating.

Key Question for Citizens

Do you support the proposed funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies for fiscal year 2026?

Take Action

If you have an opinion about this bill, you can contact your members of Congress and share whether you support or oppose H.R. 8752 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026).

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Items that May Be Considered

H. Con. Res. 38- Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution

What the resolution does

This resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorizes the use of military force or declares war.

Why supporters say it matters

Supporters argue that the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, not the President alone. They say this resolution reinforces Congress’s role in deciding when the United States enters military conflicts.

What the resolution requires

If passed by both the House and Senate, the resolution would:

Direct the President to end U.S. military involvement in hostilities against Iran

Require explicit authorization from Congress for any future military action against Iran.

Important limitations in the resolution

The resolution also states that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself against an imminent attack.

It also clarifies that the resolution does not interfere with intelligence gathering, intelligence sharing, or national security investigations related to Iran.

Key Question for Citizens

Should Congress require explicit approval before the United States engages in military hostilities against Iran?

Take Action

If you have an opinion about this resolution, you can contact your members of Congress and share whether you support or oppose H. Con. Res. 38.

H. Res. 1095- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Type of Measure

What the resolution does

Why supporters say it matters

What the resolution allows

What this resolution does NOT do

Key Question for Citizens

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