The Advocates for Human Rights monitors select immigration legislation affecting our priorities. Click on the sections to the right to read about key federal immigration legislation introduced in Congress. To read the full text of legislation and to learn a bill's current status click here and enter the bill number. For a comprehensive look at recent federal immigration legislation go to the National Immigration Forum.

A Congress lasts for two years, commencing in January of the year following the biennial election of Members. A Congress is divided into two sessions. For a detailed look at how laws in the U.S. are made go to the Library of Congress.

The 113th Congress began January 3, 2013. For the latest, go here.