Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8381

Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act

Immigration: Virtual Check-Ins for People Awaiting Court Dates

Apr 20·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for further action from the committee.

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Unlikely to pass

Immigration bills introduced by a single party often struggle to move forward without broad support from both sides of the aisle.

Key Points

This bill would allow immigrants who are not in detention to use video calls for their required check-ins with the government. Currently, many people must travel long distances to meet with immigration officers in person while they wait for a judge to decide their case.
The change would help people who have been released on bond or are part of supervision programs. It allows them to stay at work or with their families instead of spending a whole day traveling to a government office.
The Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to offer these video appointments. This could help reduce crowds at immigration offices and make the process more efficient for both the government and the individuals involved.

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Milestones

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Apr 20, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 20, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act

Bill NumberHR 8381

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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