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BillHR 7708 · 119

PAPERS Act of 2026

Introduced
Feb 25, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 25, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide certain documents to individuals applying for immigration benefits, including papers related to their application and eligibility. Establishes procedures for handling and processing these documents.

Sponsored By

Chellie Pingree
Democrat · Maine · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 25, 2026
  3. Feb 25, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals applying for US immigration benefits, who would receive clearer and more transparent documentation of their application status. It also impacts Department of Homeland Security staff, who would need to implement new procedures for handling and providing these documents.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.