Protect Southeast Asian refugees from deportation by providing legal relief and pathways to remain in the United States.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026?
The Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 is currently H.R. 7608 and has been sitting in the House Committee on the Judiciary since February 19, 2026. The committee members must choose to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills in Congress die because committees never take action on them. No progress has occurred on this legislation since February 19, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026 (H.R. 7608 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5248 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5248 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Judy Chu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.