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To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to promptly comply with State requests for information regarding the citizenship status of an individual.

2/14/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1037

Bill 119 hr 1037, also known as the "Citizenship Status Information Act," aims to ensure that the Secretary of Homeland Security promptly responds to requests from states for information regarding the citizenship status of individuals. This bill is designed to improve communication and cooperation between the federal government and state governments in verifying the citizenship status of individuals.

The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to respond to state requests for citizenship status information within a specified timeframe, ensuring that states have timely access to this important information. By requiring prompt compliance with state requests, the bill aims to streamline the process of verifying citizenship status and enhance the ability of states to enforce immigration laws effectively.

Overall, the Citizenship Status Information Act seeks to strengthen collaboration between the federal government and states in verifying the citizenship status of individuals. This bill is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of immigration enforcement efforts while upholding the principles of transparency and cooperation between different levels of government.

Congressional Summary of HR 1037

Voter Eligibility Verification Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to respond within 15 days of receiving a request from certain state officials for the immigration status of an individual on a list of potential voters. 

Current Status of Bill HR 1037

Bill HR 1037 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1037 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025.  Bill HR 1037's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1037

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
23
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
23
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1037

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1037

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to promptly comply with State requests for information regarding the citizenship status of an individual.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to promptly comply with State requests for information regarding the citizenship status of an individual.

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