H.R. 1019:
Partner with Korea Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeH.R. 1019, the Partner with Korea Act, would provide for an additional 150,000 non-immigrant work permits for South Koreans.
H.R. 616:
American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeH.R.616, the American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act, would double the number of EB-5 visas issued to foreign investors each year. The EB-5 program gives a green card to any foreign citizen who makes an investment in a U.S. company that results in the creation of jobs.
S. 153:
I-Squared Act of 2015
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeS. 153, the I-Squared Act of 2015, would increase H-1B visa numbers by more than 100,000 per year and allow certain other visa holders to renew their visas. This legislation would also allow family members of H-1B holders to remain in the country and receive work permits.
Loretta Lynch Nomination:
Loretta Lynch Nomination
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeNumbersUSA took an unusual step and scored the April 23, 2015 vote for the confirmation of Ms. Lynch as a vote against against the rule of law, and against the interests of American workers. The Office of the Attorney General, the top law enforcement office in the country, is a position that should be reserved for qualified individuals with the utmost regard for the rule of law. Unfortunately, while Ms. Lynch served honorably as the U.S.
H.R. 229:
Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeH.R. 229, the Biometric Exit Improvement Act, would give the Department of Homeland Security more time to implement the Congressionally-mandated biometric entry-exit system.
H.R. 52:
Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2015
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeH.R.52, the Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2015, would grant amnesty to 11 million illegal alien living in the United States. The legislation would also double the caps in chain migration categories, double the visa lottery, grant amnesty to foreign citizens who currently have Temporary Protected Status, and repeal any bans on funding for sanctuary cities. The legislation does include some improvements to border security.