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Flock Cameras and Surveillance
See proposals on camera surveillance, data sharing, and privacy safeguards.
Worldwide Pause on Immigrant Visas
The State Department temporarily paused immigrant visa processing worldwide while consular officers are briefed on stricter rules for deciding whether applicants may rely on public benefits. The pause affects people applying from abroad, including many family-based applicants.
Immigration and ICE
See the federal decisions shaping immigration enforcement, and tell Congress what safeguards and priorities you support.
Deadly Immigration Enforcement Incidents
Follow congressional responses to deaths and serious injuries involving immigration enforcement, including use-of-force rules, traffic stops, body cameras, officer identification, public reporting, investigations, and independent oversight.
Taxes on the Wealthy
Take a position on how high incomes, large fortunes, investments, inheritances, corporations, offshore income, and tax enforcement should be treated. Modern Action connects your views to relevant legislation, drafts your message, and helps you contact the elected officials who can act.
Congressional approval for military action involving Iran
Follow the latest war-powers fight and tell your officials what role Congress should play.
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ICE reports record number of arrests and deportations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it arrested 474,850 individuals and deported 483,200 people in the fiscal year ending September 30, marking the highest figures in its 23-year history. This represents a significant increase from previous years, including a 9% rise in deportations from the prior year. (Sources: ABC News)
Take action on Immigration enforcement and ICE oversightTrump ends Vance's Iran negotiations, shifts focus to domestic issues
Donald Trump has directed Vice President JD Vance to cease negotiations regarding a peace deal with Iran and instead concentrate on domestic issues, particularly targeting corruption in Democrat-led areas. This decision signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. (Sources include: The Washington Post, Axios)
Take action on U.S.-Iran diplomacy and peace dealsProPublica Identifies Over 500 U.S. Citizens Detained by ICE
ProPublica reports that more than 500 U.S. citizens have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since President Trump returned to office, contradicting claims by the Department of Homeland Security that it does not detain Americans. The report includes personal accounts of individuals affected by these detentions.
Take action on Immigration enforcement and ICE oversightThis week in Congress
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Bills you should know about
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Federal farm policy affects food production, household food aid, and daily life in rural communities. This bill would set many of those rules through 2031. It could change how far…
Housing is hard to find and expensive in many places, and this bill tries to remove some delays and financing gaps that can slow new homes. It does not force cities to change zoni…
Stores often have limited control over the network that handles a credit card sale. This bill could give them more choices and may affect the fees or terms they receive. It could…
Compounded drugs can help patients who need a medicine made in a special way, but poor controls can create safety risks. This bill would limit routine copying of drugs already sol…
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Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
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Bills to act on now
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Gene-synthesis sellers would have to screen customers and orders
Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
Chip EQUIP Act
Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
Civil protections against disrupting scheduled religious services
Business meeting scheduled (Nov 17)
Cooperative Institute Act of 2026
Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
MARA Act of 2025
Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act of 2026
Hearing likely scheduled (Nov 19)
Tribal Oral Health Sovereignty Act
Hearing likely scheduled (Nov 19)