United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 8381 — Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill creates a program for immigrants to regularly check in with authorities.

The Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act establishes a system for immigrants to report their status and safety to authorities. This aims to enhance the wellbeing of immigrants while providing law enforcement with updates.

Summary

The Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act aims to create a program that allows immigrants to regularly check in with authorities to ensure their safety and legal status. This initiative seeks to provide a secure process for immigrants while helping law enforcement stay informed about their wellbeing.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a provision for virtual periodic appearances for certain aliens pending removal decisions.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1226

    (g) Virtual Periodic Appearances.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall permit an alien described in paragraph (2) to appear virtually by video teleconference to satisfy the requirement described in paragraph (2)(B). (2) Alien described.--An alien described in this paragraph is an alien who-- (A) is released under subsection (a)(2); and (B) is required to appear before an immigration officer (or before a case manager pursuant to an alternatives to detention program) periodically pending a decision on whether the alien is to be removed from the United States as a condition of such release.

    This addition allows certain aliens to fulfill their periodic appearance requirements via video teleconference, rather than appearing in person.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8381 do?
The Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act aims to create a program that allows immigrants to regularly check in with authorities to ensure their safety and legal status. This initiative seeks to provide a secure process for immigrants while helping law enforcement stay informed about their wellbeing.
Who sponsors HR 8381?
HR 8381 is sponsored by Meng, Grace (Democratic) and Latimer, George (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8381?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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