H.R. 4048:
Syrian Refugee Verification and Safety Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportH.R. 4048, the Syrian Refugee Verification and Safety Act, would halt refugee resettlement of foreign nationals from Syria or whose last known residence was Syria until the executive branch took several actions and Congress certifies the actions taken.
S. 2284:
Syrian Refugee Verification and Safety Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportS. 2284, the Syrian Refugee Verification and Safety Act, would halt Syrian refugees from being resettled in the U.S. until Congress passes a joint resolution.
H.R. 3818:
Ending Special National Origin-Based Immigration Programs for Cubans Act of 2015
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportH.R. 3818, the Ending Special National Origin-Based Immigration Programs for Cubans Act, would repeal the Cuban Adjustment Act that issues green cards to nationals from Cuba.
H.R. 3814:
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2015
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeH.R. 3814, the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2015, would allow asylum applicants not in detention whose application is still being reviewed but deemed to not be frivolous to receive a one-year renewable work permit.
S. 2145:
Middle East Refugee Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2016
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeS. 2145, the Middle East Refugee Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2016, would provide funding to increase the number of refugees resettled in the United States each year from an average of 70,000 to 100,000 per year.
H.R. 3573:
Refugee Resettlement Oversight and Security Act of 2015
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportH.R. 3573, the Refugee Resettlement Oversight and Security Act of 2015, would require Congress to pass a joint resolution each year approving the number of refugees resettled in the United States each year. This would likely reduce the resettlement of refugees into the United States by requiring greater Congressional oversight.
S. 1889:
REBUILD Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeS. 1899, the REBUILD Act, would allow refugee applicants to receive a work permit while they're waiting for their case to be decided. This legislation would likely increase the level fraud in a program that's already riddled with fraud.
H.R. 3314:
Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2015
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportH.R. 3314, the Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2015, would immediately suspend all refugee resettlement until the Government Accountability Office can assess its costs to state and local municipalities and potential national security threats.
H.R. 2798:
Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeH.R. 2798, the Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act, would automatically make all refugees and asylees green card holders, likely increasing the amount of fraud that already exists within the program.