Congress is out of session until Monday, November 9 for the midterm campaign. No new roll-call votes until then; the last were the House on Sep 16 and the Senate on Sep 30.

Issues / Issue · Sep 9 – Oct 7, 2026

Immigration

17Members · 16 D · 1 R
18Actions · 17 D · 1 R
12States & territories · IL · CA · NV · TX lead
1Bills named

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofSep 84Wk ofSep 156Wk ofSep 226Wk ofSep 291Wk ofOct 61Total
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 5
StatementsResponses to news 3
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 10

Where they stand

Support · 9

  • DCrow COIntroduced bill to extend TPS protections for Ukrainian nationals
  • DSubramanyam VAIntroduced bills to reduce visa delays and modernize immigration system
  • DShaheen NHCalled for 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians
  • DCortez Masto NVDemanded 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians
  • DDurbin ILAdvocates for pathway to citizenship for Dreamers
  • DSchiff CACalled for 18-month TPS extension for Ukrainians
  • DDuckworth ILUrged extension and redesignation of TPS for Ukrainians
  • DMarkey MAOpposed termination of El Salvador TPS protections
  • DRoss NCIntroduced SERVICE for America Act providing residency pathway for Dreamers

Oppose · 4

  • DRosen NVUrged DOJ to restore staffing to immigration legal support program
  • DFletcher TXOpposes DHS rule restricting international student and researcher visas
  • DJayapal WAIntroduced CRA resolution to block visa status regulation change
  • DPadilla CAIntroduced CRA resolution to block visa admission rule changes

What each party did · Democrats 17 · Republicans 1

  • 5Sent letters0
  • 3Statements0
  • 9Filed or pushed bills1

By state

  • IL3
  • CA3
  • NV2
  • TX2
  • CO1
  • VA1
  • NH1
  • MN1

+4 more with fewer actions

Every action

18 actions · 18 releases
  1. Oct 7, 2026
    • Bill

      DCrow CO

      Introduced bill to extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians through June 2029.

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  2. Sep 30, 2026
    • Bill

      DSubramanyam VA

      Announced three bills to reduce visa processing backlogs and improve emergency evacuation protocols.

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  3. Sep 28, 2026
    • Letter

      DShaheen NH

      Joined bipartisan letter urging Trump administration to extend TPS for Ukrainians.

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  4. Sep 25, 2026
  5. Sep 24, 2026
    • Bill

      DCraig MN

      Cosponsored bipartisan bill to reform immigration system and hold ICE accountable.

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  6. Sep 23, 2026
    • Statement

      DDurbin IL

      Shared 153rd Dreamer story on Senate floor, reaffirming commitment to immigration reform.

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    • Letter

      DSchiff CA

      Urged Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians for 18 months.

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  7. Sep 22, 2026
    • Letter

      DDuckworth IL

      Led bipartisan group demanding Trump administration extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians.

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  8. Sep 18, 2026
    • Letter

      DRosen NV

      Led letter urging Attorney General to restore full staffing to DOJ immigration legal support program.

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    • Bill

      DFletcher TX

      Introduced joint resolution to repeal DHS rule limiting international students and researchers' visa flexibility.

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  9. Sep 15, 2026
    • Bill

      DJayapal WA

      Introduced CRA resolution opposing regulation restricting international students and journalists' visa status.

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    • Bill

      DPadilla CA

      Introduced resolution to block Trump administration rule restricting international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists.

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    • Bill

      RKing-Hinds MP

      Introduced bill to add Philippines to Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program and expand to five other countries.

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    • Bill

      DJohnson TX

      Introduced National Service Access for Dreamers Act to allow DACA recipients AmeriCorps awards.

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  10. Sep 14, 2026
    • Bill

      DDurbin IL

      Introduced CRA resolution to disapprove regulation changing international student and journalist visa procedures.

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  11. Sep 9, 2026
    • Statement

      DMarkey MA

      Stated that El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status should remain due to humanitarian conditions.

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    • Statement

      DGomez CA

      Responded to DHS decision to delay deportations as Salvadoran TPS expires.

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    • Bill

      DRoss NC

      Introduced bill creating pathway to permanent residency for Dreamers in public service.

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