As a strong advocate for increased border security and a member of the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus, I understand the concerns all Texans have on this critical issue. I will continue to support measures to secure our borders and oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants. Becoming a U.S. citizen and earning rights associated with those privileges are reserved for those who respect U.S. laws and go through the legal immigration process.
Bills I have authored in the 112th Congress:
H.R. 695 Legal Eligibility for Granting A Loan (LEGAL) Act
Related bills I am cosponsoring in the 112th Congress:
H.R. 100 Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal (CLEAR) Act of 2011
H.R. 140 Birthright Citizenship Act
H.R. 152 National Guard Border Enforcement Act
H.R. 692 Nuclear Family Priority Act
H.R. 704 Security and Fairness Enhancement (SAFE) for America Act
H.R. 787 No Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Act
H.R. 1091 Unlawful Border Entry Prevention Act
H.R. 1134 Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act
H.R. 1196 Loophole Elimination and Verification Enforcement (LEAVE) Act
H.R. 1274 Keeping the Pledge on Immigration Act
H.R. 1932 Keep Our Communities Safe Act
H.R. 2000 Secure America through Verification and Enforcement (SAVE) Act
H.R. 2064 Allowing E-Verify on Employee Applicants
H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act
H.R. 2199 Deport Convicted Foreign Criminals Act
H.R. 2497 Hinder the Administration's Legalization Temptation (HALT) Act
H.R. 2885 Legal Workforce Act
H.R. 3256 Deport Convicted Foreign Criminals Act
H.R. 5953 Prohibiting Back-door Amnesty Act
H.R. 5957 To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending the effectiveness or enforcement of the immigration laws.
