Committee on Immigration

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.3537/A.9157, to require the New York State Education Department to include the history of Italian immigrants and their descendants as well as their impact on the development of the United States in elementary and secondary curricula

Last action: Introduced by Council

NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL FISCAL YEAR 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET HEARINGS 2:00 p.m. Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Jointly with the Committee on Finance

Last action: Hearing Held by Committee

Oversight - Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes.

Last action: Filed, by Committee

Oversight - Tenant Harassment against Immigrants and the Certification of No Harassment Program.

Last action: Filed, by Committee

Resolution calling on the United States House of Representatives to pass, the United States Senate to introduce and pass, and the President to sign H.R.7284, also known as the ICE OUT Act, to reform qualified immunity standards for officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection engaged in law enforcement activities, and for other purposes

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

New York City Council Budget and Oversight Hearings on The Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, The Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2030 and The Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report 12:30 p.m. Office of Immigrant Affairs 3:00 p.m. Public

Last action: Filed, by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring agency training and the publication of implementation plans concerning immigration enforcement and cooperation with non-local law enforcement agencies

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Oversight - Sanctuary Protections for Immigrant Communities.

Last action: Filed, by Committee

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of refugee and migrant settlement

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution condemning the fatal shootings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration authorities

Last action: Approved by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting public disclosure of the addresses of certain shelter facilities

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.2212/H.R.4667, also known as the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025, or VISIBLE Act, in relation to displaying visible identification during public-facing immigration enforcement actions

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling upon New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S7475B/ A7770C, which would increase oversight of the immigration bond industry and curb abusive practices

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling upon the President of the United States and the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Special Student Relief (SSR) to those impacted by catastrophic flooding in Pakistan who are now living in the United States

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the United States Congress to Pass, and the President to Sign, S. 4787/H.R. 8685, the “Afghan Adjustment Act,” which would provide a pathway to permanent legal status for evacuees from Afghanistan

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of translation and interpretation within the office of immigrant affairs.

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would remove the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters, extending eligibility to persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to signage describing certain local laws and know-your-rights information

Last action: Approved by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a private right of action related to civil immigration detainers and cooperation with federal immigration authorities

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting employers from using E-Verify or any other employment eligibility verification system to check the employment authorization status of an employee or an applicant who has not been offered employment

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council