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S1127Introduced in the Senate

Ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings

Introduced

Introduced by Adam Gomez, District HAMPDE

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to ensure access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings by creating the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied H5316

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026

  7. Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026

  8. Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

  9. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  10. Accompanied H5316

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