Tracking Legislative Progress

The WES U.S. Policy Tracker monitors state and federal policies that expand access to good work for immigrants. It serves as a resource for advocates, policymakers, and practitioners working to advance immigrant economic inclusion and community integration efforts across sectors.

U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

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.

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