Bill · H.R. 8381· House(119-HR-8381)
Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act
- Introduced
- 4/20/2026
- Last activity
- 4/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Grace Meng
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It focuses on providing options for aliens who are waiting for a decision on their removal from the United States. Specifically, it allows for virtual periodic appearances via video teleconference. This applies to individuals released under certain conditions who must check in with an immigration officer or a case manager.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
The bill provides greater convenience and reduces the logistical hurdles for immigrants required to check in while their removal status is pending.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Virtual appearances reduce the potential travel and childcare costs associated with mandatory in-person immigration check-ins.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill provides a more flexible and accessible way for immigrants, a large demographic of whom are Hispanic, to meet their legal requirements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Virtual Appearance Option: The Secretary of Homeland Security would permit aliens to appear via video teleconference to satisfy periodic appearance requirements. This provides an alternative to in-person meetings for those released under subsection (a)(2) pending a removal decision (Section 2, paragraph (g)(1) and (g)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+3Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
George LatimerDemocrat · New York