Zoe Lofgren

This bill sets a yearly minimum of 125,000 refugees allowed into the U.S. It aims to provide a steady number of refugees and make the admission process clearer through public reports.

Companies getting federal money for semiconductor projects would be restricted from buying certain chip-making equipment from foreign entities of concern. These rules would apply for 10 years to each funded project, though waivers could be granted.

This bill would make most states use independent groups to draw their congressional voting maps. These groups would follow clear rules to stop unfair political favoritism and get public ideas. The aim is to make drawing voting districts more open and fair for everyone, starting with the 2030 census.

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This bill would make it easier for certain long-term residents to apply for lawful permanent resident status, also known as a green card. It changes an old rule, allowing people who have lived in the U.S. for at least 7 years to apply, instead of only those who arrived before 1972. This would make many more long-term residents eligible to apply for legal residency.

This bill would create a new temporary legal status for many current farmworkers, allowing them to work legally and eventually apply for green cards. It would also update the H-2A temporary worker program and establish a mandatory electronic system for agricultural employers to verify if new hires can legally work in the U.S. Additionally, the bill sets aside money to improve and build new farmworker housing.

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This bill would stop most job cuts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It would protect most NIST employees from being laid off. This protection would last until the government sets aside money for NIST for the 2026 budget year.

This bill would temporarily stop job cuts and involuntary layoffs at the National Science Foundation. It would protect most employees from losing their jobs (unless for misconduct) until the government sets aside full funding for the 2026 budget year. This protection would take effect immediately if signed into law.