Legislation in the 112th Congress
House Legislation 112th Congress
H.R.6465 BY Hunter, Duncan Preventing Access to Driver's Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act. Introduced: September 20, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary Committee. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.6460 BY Ellison, Keith Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act. Introduced: September 20, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Foreign Affairs; House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.6390 BY Cummings, Elijah E. Constitution and Citizenship Day Act of 2012. Introduced: September 13, 2012. Referred to the House Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R. 6193 BY Frank, Barney To extend the special immigrant religious professionals program. Introduced: July 25, 2012. Referred to the House Committee on The Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.6165 BY Gosar, Paul A. Customs Responsible Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Act of 2012. Introduced: July 23, 2012. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.6110 BY Lipinski, Daniel Customs Training Enhancement Act. Introduced: July 12, 2012. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.6055 BY Reyes, Silvestre To authorize the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of customs services, and for other purposes. Introduced: June 28, 2012. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means; House Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.6001 BY Burgess, Michael C. To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting a work authorization to an alien found to have been unlawfully present in the United States. Introduced: June 21, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.6000 BY Akin, Todd To require verification of the immigration status of recipients of Federal benefit programs, and for other purposes. Introduced: June 21, 2012. Referred to the House Oversight and Government Reform. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5968 BY Posey, Bill To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to authorize the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enter into reimbursable fee agreements for the provision of additional services at Customs ports of entry, and for other purposes. Introduced: June 19, 2012. Referred to the House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5964 BY Cuellar, Henry To provide for alternative financing arrangements for the provision of certain services and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure at land border ports of entry, and for other purposes. Introduced: June 19, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5957 BY Schweikert, David To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting deferred action or otherwise suspending the effectiveness or enforcement of the immigration laws. Introduced: June 18, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5953 BY Quayle, Benjamin Prohibiting Back-door Amnesty Act.Introduced: June 18, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5875 BY Christensen, Donna M. Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2012. Introduced: May 31, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5869 BY Rivera, David STARS Act. Introduced: May 30, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Homeland Security; House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5857 BY Granger, Kay Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013. Introduced: May 25, 2012. Referred to the House Appropriations. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5850 BY Sherman, Brad Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2012. Introduced: May 18, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5803 BY Richardson, Laura Port Security Boots on the Ground Act. Introduced: May 17, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5802 BY Richardson, Laura Port Security Equipment Improvement Act of 2012. Introduced: May 17, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5743 BY Rogers, Mike Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Introduced: May 15, 2012. Related Bills: H.RES.667, H.R.1892 Latest Major Action: 5/31/2012 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 386 - 28 (Roll no. 301). Latest Action: 5/31/2012 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5743.
House Reports: 112-490 CURRENT COSPONSORSH.R.5331 BY Schakowsky, Janice D. To provide protections against violence against immigrant women, and for other purposes. Introduced: May 7, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on House Judiciary; House Financial Services; House Energy and Commerce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.5326 BY Wolf, Frank Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013.
Introduced: May 2, 2012. Latest Major Action: 5/14/2012 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 397.
House Reports: 112-463 CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4982 BY Biggert, Judy Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012. Introduced: April 27, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on House Judiciary; House Energy and Commerce; House Education and the Workforce; House Financial Services; House Natural Resources CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4970 BY Adams, Sandy Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012. Introduced: April 25, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on House Judiciary; House Energy and Commerce; House Education and the Workforce; House Financial Services. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4623 BY Paulsen, Erik To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and make permanent rules related to investment by nonresident aliens in domestic mutual funds. Introduced: April 25, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4271 Moore, Gwen Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012. Introduced: March 27, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Energy and Commerce; House Education and the Workforce; House Financial Services; House Natural Resources. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4251 BY Miller, Candice S. Securing Maritime Activities through Risk-based Targeting for Port Security Act. Introduced: March 22, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4303 BY McCaul, Michael T. To direct the Secretary of State to designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels and submit a report on the activities the Department of State is taking to assist Mexico with drug cartel violence, and for other purposes. Introduced: March 15, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on House Judiciary; House Foreign Affairs. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4159 BY DeFazio, Peter A. American Jobs in American Forests Act of 2012. Introduced: March 15, 2012. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4119 BY Reyes, Silvestre Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 Introduced: March 1, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Ways and Means; House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4021 BY Faleomavaega, Eni F.H.To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan United States nationals to become United States citizens. Introduced: February 14, 2012. Referred to the House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.4006 BY Hahn, Janice To require the submission of a plan to ensure the placement of sufficient U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at each of the ten international airports in the United States with the largest volume of international travelers to effectively combat security threats and vulnerabilities, and for other purposes. Introduced: February 8, 2012. Referred to the House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.3992 BY Berman, Howard To allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel. Introduced: February 9, 2012. Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.3983 BY Owens, William Strengthening America's Public Schools Through Promoting Foreign Investment Act. Introduced: February 8, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.3855 BY Quigley, Mike Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act. Introduced: January 31, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.3842 BY Black, Diane To prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specified State laws that support the enforcement of Federal immigration laws. Introduced: January 31, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.3823 BY Rivera, David Adjusted Residency for Military Service Act. Introduced: January 24, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Ways and Means; House Armed Services; House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.3801 BY Giffords, Gabrielle Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012. Introduced: January 23, 2012. Referred to the House Ways and Means; House Armed Services. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.3012 BY Chaffetz, Jason Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011. Introduced: September 22, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2991 BY Culberson, John Abney Illegal Immigration Sentencing Uniformity Act of 2011. Introduced: September 21, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2972 BY Larsen, Rick Creating American Jobs Through Foreign Capital Investment Act. Introduced: September 20, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2957 BY Nadler, Jerrold Senior Citizenship Act of 2011. Introduced: September 15, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2952 BY Hunter, Duncan D. Immigration Backlog Reduction Act of 2011. Introduced: September 15, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2895 BY Lungren, Daniel E. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a temporary agricultural worker program, and for other purposes. Introduced: September 12, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce; House Energy and Commerce; House Foreign Affairs. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2893 BY Smith, Lamar To prohibit Foreign Military Financing program assistance to countries that vote in the United Nations General Assembly in favor of recognizing a Palestinian state in the absence of a negotiated border agreement between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Introduced: September 12, 2011. Referred to the House Foreign Affairs. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2885 BY Smith, Lamar Legal Workforce Act. Introduced: September 12, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce; House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2878 BY Cohen, Steve Compassionate Visa for Medical Treatment Act. Introduced: September 9, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2847 BY Smith, Lamar American Specialty Agriculture Act. Introduced: September 7, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2831 BY Rivera, David To amend Public Law 89-732 to modify the requirement for a Cuban national to qualify for and maintain status as a permanent resident. Introduced: August 30, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary Committee. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2830 BY Smith, Christopher H. Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. Introduced: August 30, 2011. Referred to the House Foreign Affairs; House Judiciary; House Armed Services; House Ways and Means; House Energy and Commerce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2805 BY Lofgren, Zoe To amend section 220 of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to make permanent the amendments made by such section. Introduced: August 5, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2771 BY Rivera, David To amend Public Law 89-732 to increase to 5 years the period during which a Cuban national must be physically present in the United States in order to qualify for adjustment of status to that of a permanent resident, and for other purposes. Introduced: August 1, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2670 BY Rep Brooks, Mo Jobs for Americans Act of 2011. Introduced: July 27, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2666 BY Pascrell, Bill, Jr. Border Tax Equity Act of 2011. Introduced: July 27, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2638 BY Filner, Bob Military Families Act . Introduced: July 25, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2618 BY Quigley, Mike Border Security Enhancement Act of 2011. Introduced: July 21, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2613 BY Paul, Ron Citizens Protection Act of 2011 . Introduced: July 21, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2607 BY Woolsey, Lynn C. HELP Separated Children Act. Introduced: July 21, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2556 BY Ryan, Tim To suspend the issuance of visas to nationals of Brazil until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. Introduced: July 15, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2497 BY Smith, Lamar HALT Act. Introduced: July 12, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2298 BY Reyes, Silvestre Border Health Security Act of 2011. Introduced: June 22, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2235 BY Rep Roybal-Allard, Lucille Child Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Introduced: June 16, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2217 BY Rep Carter, John R. To offset the economic burden on border sheriffs from the lack of southern border security, and for other purposes. Introduced: June 16, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2199 BY Rep Poe, Ted To prohibit the issuance of certain visas to nationals of a country that denies or unreasonably delays the repatriation of a national ordered removed from the United States to such country, and for other purposes. Introduced: June 16, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2185 BY Rep Lofgren, ZoeTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United States' historic commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution or torture. Introduced: June 15, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Ways and Means; House Budget. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2164 BY Rep Smith, Lamar Legal Workforce Act. Introduced: June 14, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce; House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2161 BY Rep Lofgren, Zoe IDEA Act of 2011. Introduced: June 14, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2124 BY Rep Canseco, Francisco "Quico" To improve the safety, security, and operational control of the international border by providing the Department of Homeland Security with an accurate definition of the term "cross-border violence", to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop measures to quantify cross-border violence data for reporting to Congress and other entities, and for other purposes. Introduced: June 3, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2116 BY Rep Hirono, Mazie K. To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas and for other purposes. Introduced: June 3, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2115 BY Rep Hirono, Mazie K. To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas. Introduced: June 3, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2064 BY Rep Marchant, Kenny To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to allow employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of an employee from the time of application for employment. Introduced: May 26, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2025 BY Rep Carter, John R. Border States Security Improvement Act. Introduced: May 26, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2017 BY Rep Aderholt, Robert B. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2012. Introduced: May 26, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.2000 BY Rep Shuler, Heath SAVE Act of 2011. Introduced: May 26, 2011. Referred to the House Homeland Security; House Judiciary; House Ways and Means; House Education and the Workforce; House Oversight and Government Reform; House Armed Services; House Agriculture; House Natural Resources. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1933 BY Rep Smith, Lamar To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements for admission of nonimmigrant nurses in health professional shortage areas. Introduced: May 23, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1932 BY Rep Smith, LamarKeep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011. Introduced: May 23, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1922 BY Rep Quayle, Benjamin To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with access to Federal lands to carry out certain security activities in the Southwest border region, and for other purposes. Introduced: May 13, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1921 BY Rep Pompeo, MikeBuild the Fence Now Act of 2011. Introduced: May 13, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1853 BY Rep Poe, Ted To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for deferred action and parole only in for urgent humanitarian reasons or to gain a significant public benefit, and for other purposes. Introduced: May 11, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1842 BY Rep Berman, Howard L. To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes. Introduced: May 11, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce; House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1822 BY Rep Rohrabacher, Dana To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for appropriate procedures under such title for verification of citizenship status. Introduced: May 10, 2011. Referred to the House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1796 BY Rep Honda, Michael M. Reuniting Families Act. Introduced: May 6, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1764 BY Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. To prohibit appropriated funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Introduced: May 5, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1763 BY Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. To close the loophole that allowed the 9/11 hijackers to obtain credit cards from United States banks that financed their terrorist activities, to ensure that illegal immigrants cannot obtain credit cards to evade United States immigration laws, and for other purposes. Introduced: May 5, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1741 BY Rep Smith, Lamar Secure Visas Act. Introduced: May 5, 2011. Referred to the House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement, Judiciary; House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1720 BY Rep Owens, William L. H-2A Improvement Act. Introduced: May 4, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1698 BY Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins 10k Run for the Border Act. Introduced: May 3, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1644 BY Rep Rivera, David To amend section 412(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the provision of cash assistance or medical assistance to any refugee who, after entering the United States, travels to a country that supports international terrorism. Introduced: April 15, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1561 BY Rep Reyes, Silvestre To enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes. Introduced: April 14, 2011. Referred to the House Homeland Security; House Ways and Means; House Agriculture; House Transportation and Infrastructure. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1537 BY Rep Nadler, Jerrold Uniting American Families Act of 2011. Introduced: April 14, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1507 BY Rep Flake, Jeff Border Security Enforcement Act of 2011. Introduced: April 13, 2011. Referred to the House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1473 BY Rep Rogers, Harold Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Introduced: April 11, 2011. Referred to the House Appropriations; House Budget; House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1466 BY Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho To resolve the status of certain persons legally residing in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands under the immigration laws of the United States. Introduced: April 8, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources; House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1459 BY Myrick, Sue Wilkins To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to detention of unlawfully present aliens who are apprehended for driving while intoxicated, to improve State and local enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes. Introduced: April 8, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1299 BY Miller, Candice S. To achieve operational control of and improve security at the international land borders of the United States, and for other purposes. Introduced: March 31, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1286 BY Bachmann, Michele Healthcare Fiscal Accountability Act of 2011. Introduced: March 31, 2011. Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1277 BY Poe, Ted Southern Borderlands Public Safety Communications Act. Introduced: March 31, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture,. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1274 BY Royce, Edward R. Keeping the Pledge on Immigration Act of 2011. Introduced: March 30, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Armed Services; House Homeland Security; House Natural Resources; House Agriculture . CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1249 BY Smith, Lamar America Invents Act. Introduced: March 30, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budgeticiary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1211 BY Bilirakis, Gus M. Student Visa Security Improvement Act. Introduced: March 29, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1156 BY Dent, Charles W. Accountability in Immigrant Repatriation Act of 2011. Introduced: March 17, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1134 BY Hunter, Duncan D. Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. Introduced: March 16, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1114 BY Maloney, Carolyn B. StartUp Visa Act of 2011. Introduced: March 15, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1091 BY Hunter, Duncan D. Unlawful Border Entry Prevention Act of 2011. Introduced: March 15, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1030 BY Whitfield, Ed EEOICPA Amendment Act of 2011. Introduced: March 10, 2011. Referred to House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.997 BY King, Steve English Language Unity Act of 2011. Introduced: March 10, 2011. Referred to House Education and the Workforce; House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.CON.RES.29 BY Poe, Ted Expressing the sense of the Congress that State and local governments should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration and that legislation should be enacted to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions.. Introduced: March 9, 2011. Referred to House Judiciary; House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.959 BY Quigley, Mike Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011. Introduced: March 8, 2011. Referred to House Judiciary; House Intelligence (Permanent Select). CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.933 BY Roybal-Allard, Lucille Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act. Introduced: March 3, 2011. Referred to House Subcommittee on the Judiciary; House Homeland Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.932 BY Rooney, Thomas J. Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2011. Introduced: March 3, 2011. Referred to House Subcommittee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.915 BY Cuellar, Henry Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act. Introduced: March 3, 2011. Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.888 BY Bordallo, Madeleine Z. To amend title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide financial assistance to local educational agencies that educate alien children admitted to the United States as citizens of one of the Freely Associated States. Introduced: March 2, 2011. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.800 BY Carter, John R.Jobs Recovery by Ensuring a Legal American Workforce Act of 2011. Introduced: February 18, 2011. Referred to the House Ways and Means; House Education and the Workforce; House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.787 BY Rohrabacher, DanaNo Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2011. Introduced: February 17, 2011. Referred to the House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.770 BY Cuellar, HenryBorder Enforcement Security Task Force Act of 2011. Introduced: February 17, 2011. Referred to the House Homeland Security . CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.717 BY Filner, BobSave our Border Communities Act of 2011. Introduced: February 16, 2011. Referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.714 BY Filner, BobVisitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2011. Introduced: February 15, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.713 BY Filner, BobKeeping Families Together Act of 2011. Introduced: February 15, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.704 BY Goodlatte, BobSAFE for America Act. Introduced: February 15, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.693 BY Gingrey, PhilE-Verify Modernization Act of 2011. Introduced: February 14, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.692 BY Gingrey, PhilNuclear Family Priority Act. Introduced: February 14, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.483 BY DeFazio, Peter A. Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act. Introduced: January 26, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Ways and Means; House Education and the Workforce. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.410 BY Sanchez, Linda T. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors. Introduced: January 24, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.399 BY Flake, Jeff To STAPLE Act Introduced: January 24, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.398 BY Lofgren, Zoe To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes Introduced: January 24, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Budget, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.312 BY Myrick, Sue Wilkins Securing the Homeland Through Agency Reporting Enhancement Act Introduced: January 18, 2011. Referred to the House Ways and Means. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.285 BY Green, Al Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2011. Introduced: January 12, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.282 BY Gallegly, Elton To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification. Introduced: January 12, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.250 BY Serrano, Jose E. To provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a United States citizen child should not be ordered removed, deported, or excluded from the United States. Introduced: January 7, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.249 BY Serrano, Jose E. To permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization. Introduced: January 7, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.228 BY Jackson Lee, Sheila Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2011 Introduced: January 6, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.216 BY Sanchez, Loretta Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2011 Introduced: January 6, 2011. Referred to the House Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.202 BY Gallegly, Elton EEOICPA Ombudsman Extension and Enhancement Act of 2011 Introduced: January 6, 2011. Referred to the House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.156 BY Royce, Edward R. Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Foreign Affairs; House Judiciary; House Ways and Means; House Financial Services CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.152 BY Poe, Ted National Guard Border Enforcement Act Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Armed Services, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.140 BY King, Steve Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.102 BY Blackburn, Marsha Photo Identification Security Act Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.100 BY Blackburn, Marsha CLEAR Act of 2011 Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.98 BY Dreier, David Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2011 Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary; House Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.89 BY Bartlett, Roscoe G. American Child Support Enforcement Immigration Act of 2011 Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Ways and Means; House Judiciary; House Homeland Security; House Education and the Workforce CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.77 BY Jackson Lee, Sheila Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2011 Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Homeland Security; House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.46 BY Issa, Darrell E. Fallen Heroes Family Act of 2011. Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.45 BY Issa, Darrell E. Criminal Alien Accountability Act. Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the House Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.43 BY Issa, Darrell E. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States. Introduced: January 5, 2011. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. CURRENT COSPONSORS
H.R.1 BY Rogers, HaroldFull-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Introduced: February 11, 2011. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14. CURRENT COSPONSORS
Senate Legislation 112th Congress
S.3579 BY Vitter, David Voter Integrity Protection Act. Introduced: September 20, 2012. Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3553 BY Schumer, Charles E. Benefits to Research and American Innovation through Nationality Statutes Act of 2012. Introduced: September 19, 2012. Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3527 BY Schumer, Charles E. Student Visa Integrity Act. Introduced: September 11, 2012. Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3339 BY Lautenberg, Frank R. A bill to allow certain Indonesian citizens to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims. Introduced: June 25, 2012. Referred to the House Judiciary.. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3279 BY Cornyn, John Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2012. Introduced: June 7, 2012. Referred to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3245 BY Leahy, Patrick J A bill to permanently reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program. Introduced: May 24, 2012.Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3241 BY Leahy, Patrick J. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013. Introduced: May 24, 2012.Referred to Senate Appropriations. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3217 BY Moran, Jerry Startup Act 2.0. Introduced: May 22, 2012.Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3216 BY Landrieu, Mary L. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013. Introduced: May 22, 2012.Referred toSenate Appropriations. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3205 BY Schumer, Charles Ex-PATRIOT Act. Introduced: May 17, 2012. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3199 BY Schumer, Charles Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2012. Introduced: May 17, 2012.Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3192 BY Alexander, Lamar SMART Jobs Act. Introduced: May 16, 2012.Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3185 BY Cornyn, John Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012. Introduced: May 15, 2012. Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.3083 BY Rubio, Marco Responsible Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Act of 2012. Introduced: May 10, 2012. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2338 BY Hutchison, Kay Bailey Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012. Introduced: April 24, 2012. Referred to Senate Appropriations. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2323 BY Mikulski, Barbara Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Introduced: April 19, 2012. Referred to Senate Appropriations. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2266 BY Burr, Richard Scott Gardner Act. Introduced: March 29, 2012. Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2233 BY Schumer, Charles E. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to stimulate international tourism to the United States. Introduced: March 27, 2012. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2199 BY Lee, Mike Grow America Act of 2012. Introduced: March 15, 2012. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2167 BY Merkley, Jeff American Jobs in American Forests Act of 2012 Introduced: March 7, 2012. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2117 BY Webb, Jim Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2012 Introduced: February 16, 2012. Referred to the Committee on Finance. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2046 BY Mikulski, Barbara A. Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act Introduced: January 31, 2012. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.2005 BY Brown, Scott P. Irish Immigration Recognition and Encouragement Act of 2011 (IRE ACT). Introduced: December 15, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1983 BY Schumer, Charles E. Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011. Introduced: December 13, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1925 BY Leahy, Patrick J. Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 Introduced: November 30, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS Latest Major Action: 3/12/2012 By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-153. Minority views filed. Senate Reports: 112-153
S.1545 BY Inhofe, James M. A bill to designate Taiwan as a visa waiver program country under section 217(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Introduced: July 19, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1483 BY Levin, Carl Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act. Introduced: July 19, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1384 BY Chambliss, Saxby A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the temporary employment of foreign agricultural workers, and for other purposes. Introduced: July 19, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1380 BY Vitter, DavidHALT Act. Introduced: July 18, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1336 BY Feinstein, Dianne Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2011. Introduced: July 7, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1301 BY Leahy, Patrick J. Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. Introduced: June 29, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1257 BY Bingaman, Jeff Border Health Security Act of 2011. Introduced: June 22, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1236 BY Feinstein, Dianne Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2011. Introduced: June 20, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1202 BY Leahy, Patrick J. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United States' historic commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution or torture. Introduced: June 15, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.1196 BY Grassley, Chuck Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act. Introduced: June 14, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.982 BY Ayotte, Kelly Detaining Terrorists to Secure America Act of 2011. Introduced: May 12, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.952 BY Durbin, Richard A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes. Introduced: May 11, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.944 BY Ayotte, Kelly A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Department of Defense to maintain United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents held by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Introduced: May 11, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.921 BY Schumer, Charles E. A bill to allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel. Introduced: May 9, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.852 BY Leahy, Patrick J. H-2A Improvement Act. Introduced: April 14, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.821 BY Leahy, Patrick J. Uniting American Families Act of 2011. Introduced: April 14, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.803 BY McCain, John Border Security Enforcement Act of 2011. Introduced: April 13, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.744 BY Cardin, Benjamin L. Passport Identity Verification Act. Introduced: March 6, 2011. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.727 BY Wyden, Ron Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. Introduced: March 5, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Finance. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.723 BY Vitter, David Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011. Introduced: March 5, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.656 BY Mikulski, Barbara A. Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2011. Introduced: March 28, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.497 BY Mikulski, Barbara A. Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011. Introduced: March 7, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.638 BY Feinstein, Dianne SCAAP Reimbursement Protection Act of 2011. Introduced: March 14, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.565 BY Kerry, John F. StartUp Visa Act of 2011. Introduced: March 14, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.523 BY Schumer, Charles E. A bill to provide for enhanced criminal penalties for individuals who file a SEVP certification petition under false pretenses. Introduced: March 9, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.503 BY Inhofe, James M. English Language Unity Act of 2011. Introduced: March 8, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.430 BY Levin, Carl A bill to modify the naturalization requirements related to physical presence in the United States for alien translators granted special immigrant status, and for other purposes. Introduced: March 2, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.426 BY Sanders, Bernard A bill to strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth. Introduced: March 1, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.332 BY Hatch, Orrin G. Strengthening Our Commitment to Legal Immigration and America's Security Act. Introduced: February 14, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Senate Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.226 BY Grassley, Chuck A bill to clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review. Introduced: January 31, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Senate Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.J.RES2 BY Vitter, David A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship. Introduced: January 25, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Senate Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.169 BY Vitter, David A bill to prohibit appropriated funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Introduced: January 25, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Senate Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.126 BY Vitter, David A bill to reduce the amount of financial assistance provided to the Government of Mexico in response to the illegal border crossings from Mexico into the United States, which serve to dissipate the political discontent with the higher unemployment rate within Mexico. Introduced: January 25, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Senate Rules and Administration; Senate Foreign Relations. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.95 BY Vitter, David A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that wages earned and self-employment income derived by individuals while such individuals were not citizens or nationals of the United States and were illegally in the United States shall not be credited for coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under such title. Introduced: January 25, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Senate Finance. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.86 BY Vitter, David A bill to close the loophole that allowed the 9/11 hijackers to obtain credit cards from United States banks that financed their terrorist activities, to ensure that illegal immigrants cannot obtain credit cards to evade United States immigration laws, and for other purposes. Introduced: January 25, 2011. Referred to the Committee on Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. CURRENT COSPONSORS
S.6 BY Reid, Harry Reform America's Broken Immigration System Act Introduced: January 25, 2011. Referred to the Committee on House Judiciary. CURRENT COSPONSORS
