Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) signed the discharge petition for HR 4088 The Secure America with Verification and Enforcement Act (SAVE Act).  A discharge petition requires the US House of Representative to immediately hold an up or down vote on a proposed law once 218 members have signed it.  The discharge petition for the SAVE Act currently has 181 signatures.

“It is past time that our government take the necessary action to stem illegal immigration,” Congressman Aderholt stated.  “This legislation is a common sense approach to immigration reform and is a good first step.”

The Save Act is a three part plan to reduce illegal immigration by improving border security, enhancing employer verification, and stepping up interior enforcement.  It has been endorsed by groups as diverse as the National Federation of Independent Businesses, The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and the National Association of Police Organizations.

Congressman Aderholt continued, “I hope that it is now clear to my colleagues that the flawed amnesty approach to immigration reform is not the way to go.  Enforcing our existing laws is the first step, and this bill does that by adding 8,000 Border Patrol agents.  I consistently hear from people in the 4th district that we need to control our borders, and I agree 100 percent.  This bill is a step in the right direction and I will work to see it passed and those agents on the job. ”