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Require the federal government to track and report the number of noncitizens living in the United States.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asTRACE Act

What’s happening with TRACE Act?

The TRACE Act, known as S. 1038, passed the Senate on September 3, 2025, and is now waiting for the House of Representatives to schedule a vote. House leadership decides when to bring the bill to the floor, and historical data shows that most bills passed by one chamber do not become law. No action has occurred on this bill since September 3, 2025.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by TRACE Act (S. 1038 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 2120 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 2120 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Thomas Tillis (R-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.