SHIELD Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-01T17:00:53Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4142 SHIELD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/1/2026, 5:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 4142

This bill, designated as S. 4142 in the 119th Congress, aims to authorize the Attorney General to allocate grants to states, local entities, and organizations. The purpose is to bolster the recruitment, training, and establishment of resources necessary to safeguard the due process rights of individuals confronting removal proceedings from the country.

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Current Status of Bill S 4142

Bill S 4142 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2026. Bill S 4142 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2026. Bill S 4142's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4142

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4142

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4142

SHIELD Act

Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development Act

A bill to authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing removal.

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Londyn Langley

1,029

5 months ago

I think this new bill is gonna be good for us, ya know? It's gonna help protect our information and stuff. I heard some people are against it, but I don't really see why. I mean, it's important to keep our data safe, right? So yeah, I'm all for it. Can't wait to see how this all plays out!