WES U.S. Policy Tracker
The WES U.S. Policy Tracker monitors state and federal policies that create pathways to employment and educational opportunity for immigrants, refugees, and other displaced people in the United States. This tracker supports advocates, policymakers, and practitioners advancing economic inclusion, immigration policy, and community integration efforts across sectors.
The WES U.S. Policy Tracker includes an interactive heat map and a bill database.
How to Use the Policy Map
The four drop-down menus narrow the data displayed on the map and in the table below. Select any combination of the four to refine results — both the map and the table will update automatically. To start over, click Reset Filters.
Using the Table
Below the map, a table lists individual bills matching your filter selections. If more than five bills are returned, scroll down within the table to view additional results. A few things to keep in mind:
- Policy Issue Area: Some bills were given only one designation but could have fit into multiple areas.
- State: Federal bills are labeled as Washington, D.C.
- Year: Reflects the year the bill was introduced.
- Bill Summary: Text may be clipped. Hover your cursor over the cell to read the full summary.
- Link: Click the link to open the bill’s official page in a new browser window.