H.R.7836

H. R. 7836

March 5, 2026

Ms. Lofgren (for herself, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, and Mr. Goldman of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To establish, under article I of the Constitution of the United States, a court of record to be known as the United States Immigration Courts.

1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Establishment and structure of the United States Immigration Courts; 3. Employees; 4. Budget and expenditures; 5. Annual report; 6. Application date; transitional provisions; 7. Institutional transfer; continuity of proceedings; 8. Review by the Judicial Conference; consultation requirements; 9. Technical and conforming provisions

Establishment and structure

Immigration appeals judges and trial judges

Temporary immigration judges and court facilities

Jurisdiction

Proceedings

Immigration courts rules of practice and procedure

Representation of parties and other assistance

Availability of information

Scope of review and appeals