| Immigration Reform Caucus
The Immigration Reform Caucus was established in May 1999 to review current immigration policy, to initiate new immigration policy and to create a much-needed forum in Congress to address both the positive and negative consequences of immigration.
In the 106th Congress, the caucus focused primarily on H1-B visa legislation and potential amnesty provisions. During the first session of the 107th Congress, the caucus focused on three primary issues:
Addressing the explosive growth in illegal immigration
Reversing the growth in legal immigration
Stopping a further extension of Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act – a "mini-amnesty."
With the events of September 11th, in the second session of the 107th Congress, the caucus continued to establish and emphasize the link between open borders, unregulated immigration and the potential for terrorism. In addition, the caucus has pushed legislative proposals which would help secure America’s borders and reform the outdated U.S. immigration system.
The caucus gives members an opportunity to address the strong concerns about immigration that constituents have relayed to them. It also exists as an outlet for members and staff to discuss how current laws and regulation pose a threat to the security of America.
The caucus will continue to be active in immigration policy before Congress, including being involved in meetings, sending letters to leadership, drafting floor amendments to bills relating to immigration, as well as conducting forums and evaluating legislation.
Click here to visit the Immigration Reform Caucus website.
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