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SHIELD Act

USA119th CongressS-4142| Senate 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a grant program, administered by the Attorney General through the Office for Access to Justice, to enhance legal representation for individuals facing removal. The program aims to expand access to legal services by increasing the workforce and strengthening the infrastructure needed to provide such representation. Eligible entities include States, units of local government, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions that provide or coordinate immigration-related legal services. Grant funds can be used for various purposes, including workforce recruitment and training for lawyers, accredited representatives, social workers, and community navigators, as well as providing technical assistance , language training, and specialized legal support. The bill also supports strategies for staff retention, promoting diversity, and growing legal services infrastructure in underserved areas. Recipients must submit certifications and annual reports detailing their activities and impact. The program includes accountability measures such as audits by the Inspector General, prohibitions for nonprofit agencies with offshore accounts, and limitations on conference expenditures. An appropriation of $100,000,000 is authorized for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to carry out these provisions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2669
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2111
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3777
SHIELD Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2331
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5166
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-412
SHIELD Act of 2023
Feb 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1218
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2669
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2111
    SHIELD Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3777
    SHIELD Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2331
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5166
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-412
    SHIELD Act of 2023


  • February 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1218
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

SHIELD Act

USA119th CongressS-4142| Senate 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
This bill establishes a grant program, administered by the Attorney General through the Office for Access to Justice, to enhance legal representation for individuals facing removal. The program aims to expand access to legal services by increasing the workforce and strengthening the infrastructure needed to provide such representation. Eligible entities include States, units of local government, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions that provide or coordinate immigration-related legal services. Grant funds can be used for various purposes, including workforce recruitment and training for lawyers, accredited representatives, social workers, and community navigators, as well as providing technical assistance , language training, and specialized legal support. The bill also supports strategies for staff retention, promoting diversity, and growing legal services infrastructure in underserved areas. Recipients must submit certifications and annual reports detailing their activities and impact. The program includes accountability measures such as audits by the Inspector General, prohibitions for nonprofit agencies with offshore accounts, and limitations on conference expenditures. An appropriation of $100,000,000 is authorized for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to carry out these provisions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2669
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2111
SHIELD Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3777
SHIELD Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2331
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5166
SHIELD Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-412
SHIELD Act of 2023
Feb 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1218
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2669
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2111
    SHIELD Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3777
    SHIELD Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2331
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5166
    SHIELD Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-412
    SHIELD Act of 2023


  • February 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1218
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted