Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act

Official: Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026

IntroducedFebruary 20, 2026

Why This Matters

The Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act would prevent the removal of specific individuals from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, recognizing their unique hardships as refugees. This bill is important because it aims to support communities affected by past U.S. military actions and ongoing challenges.

If you are from Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam and face deportation, this bill could protect you from being removed.

Affects: This bill affects Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans who are at risk of deportation.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill stops the deportation of certain people from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. 2. It protects individuals who came to the U.S. as refugees due to past wars and conflicts. 3. The bill aims to support Southeast Asian communities facing challenges from their traumatic histories. 4. It acknowledges the U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia and its impact on these communities. 5. The bill seeks to address the mental health and economic struggles of these populations.

Who is affected?

This bill affects Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans who are at risk of deportation.