Immigration Reform Caucus
Congressman Brian Bilbray, Chairman
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The Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 {H.R. 4088 - ShulerTitle I—Secure America's Borders |
11/07/2007 |
The Prohibition Against Criminal Alien Re-entry Act of 2007, H.R. 3145 - Courtesy of Rep. Thelma Drake (R-VA)In 2006, the State of Texas executed Angel Resendez (aka the “Railroad killer”), an illegal alien from Mexico who committed a series of brutal murders during the late 1990s. Throughout Resendez’s killing spree he was able to continually cross our border despite numerous run-ins with law enforcement and an extensive rap sheet that included theft, trespassing, weapons violations and assault. |
07/31/2007 |
Strengthen Maritime Security, H.R. 2490 - Courtesy of Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
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07/17/2007 |
Basic Pilot Legislation H.R. 2058 - Courtesy of Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-CA)H.R. 2508, would require a company competing for a government contract to participate in the Basic Pilot Program and help ensure that all government contractors are in compliance with all federal laws. |
06/11/2007 |
Prohibit Mortgages to Illegal Immigrants H.R. 1427 - Courtesy of Rep. John Doolittle (R-CA)H.R. 1427 would prohibit Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from purchasing residential mortgages from anyone without a valid Social Security number, thus preventing illegal aliens from getting home loans. Currently, people who use Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers rather than Social Security numbers can qualify for home loans; however, there is no way of ensuring whether they are legal residents. A Social Security card would provide lenders the confidence of knowing the people seeking mortgages have a legal right to be here because the Social Security Administration verifies legal residence status prior to issuing a number. The following facts may be helpful in addressing some of the misinformation used to oppose this common-sense reform: |
05/22/2007 |
Empowering Our Local Communities Act of 2007 H.R. 2109 - Courtesy of Rep. Thelma Drake (R-VA)Legislation strengthens our nation’s immigration laws by providing local communities with additional resources to identify and remove illegal aliens. The Empowering Our Local Communities Act authorizes an increase of $35 million over FY 2007 levels for an existing program that encourages partnerships between the federal government and state and local law enforcement agencies. Furthermore, it makes it a criminal offense to be in the United States illegally and toughens national DUI laws for those unlawfully present in the United States. |
05/14/2007 |
Help Maintain the Integrity of our Immigration System and the Sovereignty of our Great Nation H. Res. 351 - Courtesy of Rep. John Sullivan (R-OK)Current Cosponsors include: Reps: Barton, Feeney, Campbell, Alexander, Gingrey, Hunter, Marchant, Wamp, Carter, Foxx, Goode, Sam Johnson, McHenry, Drake, Myrick |
05/14/2007 |