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  • SUPREME COURT RULING AFFIRMS STATES’ ROLE IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
    Jun 25, 2012  - In its much-anticipated ruling on Arizona’s immigration law, the Supreme Court upheld a key part of the law which requires police officers to check the immigration status of the people they stop for any reason. Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA), a leading voice for immigration reform, says the move a... More
  • Holder’s War: Is it getting Too Fast and Too Furious?
    Jun 8, 2012  - Border patrol agents discovered a white SUV suspected of trafficking drugs and people into the United States during the early morning hours in the Vekol Valley area of Arizona. The car, which was suspected of trafficking drugs and people, was discovered smoldering with numerous bodies and no signs ... More
  • Kingston and Westmoreland Take a Stand Against Misuse of the Tax Code
    May 9, 2012  - The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) was put in place to provide a tax credit for lower income Americans with children. Unfortunately, because the law only requires an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) rather than a social security number, some illegal immigrants have used the ACTC to il... More
  • KINGSTON BILL WOULD PREVENT CHILD TAX CREDITS FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
    Nov 16, 2011  - A bill introduced by Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) could save taxpayers billions by preventing illegal immigrants from claiming tax credits intended for American citizens and legal residents. Under current law, the Internal Revenue Service allows individuals filing with an Individual Tax Identifi... More
  • KINGSTON WORKS TO REFORM SEASONAL FARM LABOR SYSTEM
    Nov 16, 2011  - As one of the most ardent immigration reform supporters in the House, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) has built a reputation for his efforts to secure the border and enforce the nation’s immigration laws. Having worked in agribusiness insurance before his election and now serving as Chairman of the... More
  • Legal Workforce Act
    Sep 12, 2011  - H.R.2885 Latest Title: Legal Workforce Act Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 9/12/2011) Cosponsors (41) Related Bills: H.R.2164 Latest Major Action: 9/23/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. More
  • Obama Administration continues push for back door amnesty
    Aug 25, 2011  - Last week, the Obama Administration announced that it is halting enforcement on the nearly 300,000 pending illegal immigration cases. Instead of enforcing the law the Administration is essentially exempting those who have not been convicted of a criminal offense from deportation. This is the latest ... More
  • Brian A. Terry Memorial Act
    Jul 27, 2011  - H.R.2668 Latest Title: Brian A. Terry Memorial Act Sponsor: Rep Issa, Darrell E. [CA-49] (introduced 7/27/2011) Cosponsors (65) Latest Major Action: 7/28/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. SUBJ... More
  • HALT Act
    Jul 12, 2011  - H.R.2497 Latest Title: HALT Act Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 7/12/2011) Cosponsors (45) Related Bills: S.1380 Latest Major Action: 7/26/2011 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held. SUMMARY AS OF: 7/12/2011--Introduced. Hinder the Administration's Le... More
  • Legal Workforce Act
    Jun 14, 2011  - H.R.2164 Latest Title: Legal Workforce Act Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 6/14/2011) Cosponsors (63) Related Bills: H.R.2885 Latest Major Action: 6/23/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. SUMMARY AS OF: 6/14/2011--Introduced. Le... More