Bills · S 3955
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3955Crime and Law Enforcement
Migrant Crime Reporting Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
0
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill proposes a new federal initiative to systematically gather and publish crime statistics specifically categorized by the immigration status of individuals involved. If this bill becomes law, it would provide a financial incentive for states to focus resources on this type of data collection, leading to a new national dataset on an issue that is often debated in public discourse.
Voters should care because this data could significantly influence discussions about immigration policy, public safety, and how resources are allocated. It would also introduce a new layer of reporting requirements for states and potentially shape public perceptions regarding crime and immigration. If the bill doesn't become law, this specific federal grant program for migrant crime reporting would not exist, and states would not be incentivized in this particular way to collect and publicize such data.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes $1 million grants to states for collecting and analyzing data on migrants charged with or convicted of crimes.
This creates a new financial incentive for states to participate in a specific data collection effort related to immigration and crime.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'migrant' as a person unable to present specific U.S. legal documents like a green card, birth certificate, or U.S. passport.
This establishes who is included in the crime reporting and analysis, which is central to the bill's purpose.
PROVISION 03
Requires eligible states to publicly share a migrant crime report on a state website and submit it to the Secretary of Homeland Security before and after receiving a grant.
This ensures transparency and federal oversight regarding the collected crime data.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that grant funds be used to collect and analyze data from local law enforcement agencies in every county, parish, or borough.
This ensures comprehensive data collection across the entire state, not just select areas.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
142
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 26
Introduced in Senate
FEB 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3955
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 26, 2026
Last actionFeb 26, 2026
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2026
Senate BillS 3955Crime and Law Enforcement
Migrant Crime Reporting Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
0
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
