H.R. 5913: 

Voter Integrity Protection Act of 2006

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

No Position

The bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in Federal elections, including the presentation of photographic identification; would provide that a state driver’s license may not be considered proof unless the state requires proof of citizenship for the issuance of driver’s licenses; would require states to provide the photo identification cards and provides related Federal funding; would withhold Federal transportation funds from non-participating states.

H.Res. 932: 

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should make additional emergency supplemental appropriations for necessary expenses for enforcement of laws relating to border security, immigration, and customs.

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

No Position

The bill would express a sense of the House of Representatives that additional emergency supplemental appropriations for enforcement of border security, immigration and customs laws should be provided by Congress.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should make additional emergency supplemental appropriations for necessary expenses for enforcement of laws relating to border security, immigration, and customs.

H.R. 5848: 

Western Hemisphere Traveler Improvement Act of 2006

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

The bill would extend the deadline for implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative from January 1, 2008, to the latter of June 1, 2009, or three months after DHS certifies that passport cards, or some related alternative, are distributed and machines are in place at the border to read such documents; would provide specifications for passport cards and authorize the Departments of State and Homeland Security to develop a reciprocity program with Canada.

H.R. 5841: 

To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from paroling into the United States an alien who falls ill while seeking admission at a port of entry or seeks emergency medical assistance by approaching an agent.

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

The bill would prohibit DHS from paroling into the United States an alien solely because he/she: (1) fell ill while seeking admission, or waiting to seek admission; or (2) approaches a DHS agent or official at or near the border in order to seek emergency medical assistance.

To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from paroling into the United States an alien who falls ill while seeking admission at a port of entry or seeks emergency medical assistance by approaching an agent or official of the Department of Homeland Security at or near a border.

H.R. 5819: 

Senior Citizenship Act of 2006

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

The bill would allow an illegal alien who is married to a U.S. citizen and who is the parent of a U.S. citizen child to apply for a special adjustment of status.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain elderly persons from demonstrating an understanding of the English language and the history, principles, and form of government of the United States as a requirement for naturalization, and to permit certain other elderly persons to take the history and government examination in a language of their choice.

H.R. 5813: 

Department of Homeland Security Management and Operations Improvement Act of 2006

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Support

The bill would create a policy directorate within DHS that engages in strategic planning, strengthen lines of authority for directorate operating officers, enhance financial accountability, create a homeland security university, and encourage the hiring of Border Patrol agents.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for improvements in the management and operations of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5747: 

To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special adjustment of status to certain aliens currently in the United States who are married to United States citizens and parents of a United States citizen child.

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

The bill would allow an illegal alien who is married to a U.S. citizen and who is the parent of a U.S. citizen child to apply for a special adjustment of status.

To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special adjustment of status to certain aliens currently in the United States who are married to United States citizens and parents of a United States citizen child.

H.R. 5741: 

To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings.

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

The bill would allow an illegal alien who is married to a U.S. citizen and who is the parent of a U.S. citizen child to apply for a special adjustment of status.

To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings.

H.R. 5730: 

To designate Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as program countries under the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Published: 

NumbersUSA's Position:  

Oppose

The bill would designate six Eastern European nations as program countries under the visa waiver program.

To designate Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as program countries under the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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