H.Con.Res. 100: 

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should establish an international education policy to foster mutual understanding among nations, promote a world free of terrorism, further United States foreign policy.

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

No Position

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should establish an international education policy to foster mutual understanding among nations, promote a world free of terrorism, further United States foreign policy and national security, enhance United States leadership in the world, and for other purposes.

S. 644: 

Widows and Orphans Act of 2005

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

S. 644, the Widows and Orphans Act, would increase asylum claims by creating a new special immigrant visa category for an unlimited number of women and children who are at risk of harm due to their gender and age. While it is difficult to estimate the numeric impact of this legislation, it is easy to imagine it would double the current 10,000 asylees who are allowed to become permanent residents each year.

H.R. 1325: 

H.R. 1325

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

H.R. 1325 would repeal the H-1B visa category for temporary workers in specialty occupations.

H.R. 1285: 

Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

The bill would continue for an additional three years the importation of up to 500 foreign nurses into health professional shortage areas through H-1C nonimmigrant visas.

To amend the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999 to remove the limitation for nonimmigrant classification for nurses in health professional shortage areas.

H.R. 1279: 

Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act of 2005

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

The bill would authorize funds for joint federal, state, and local investigation and prosecution of gangs in the United States. [Note: The bill has few provisions that directly affect immigration, but since gangs are heavily comprised of aliens, especially illegal aliens, it would result in better enforcement and higher removal rates.]

To amend title 18, United States Code, to reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals, and for other purposes.

S. 600: 

Foreign Affairs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

No Position

An original bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and international broadcasting activities for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, for the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, for foreign assistance programs for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1219: 

SAFE for America Act

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

H.R. 1219, the SAFE for America Act, would eliminate the visa lottery that each year gives 50,000 green cards to people without any regard to humanitarian need, family connections, or potential contribution to the U.S.

H.R. 1196: 

To improve the security clearance process along the United States-Mexico border, to increase the number of detention beds, and for other purposes.

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

No Position

To improve the security clearance process along the United States-Mexico border, to increase the number of detention beds, and for other purposes.

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