Immigration Bills

H.R. 1587:

To match willing United States workers with employers, to increase and fairly apportion H-2B visas, and to ensure that H-2B visas serve their intended purpose.

NumbersUSA's Position:

The bill would increase the number of H-2B visas to 131,000, only half of which may be issued during the first six months of a year, and offset that increase by eliminating the Visa Lottery Program; would require that all H-2B employers advertise positions on an internet-based job bank and that the employers use the Basic Pilot program.

To match willing United States workers with employers, to increase and fairly apportion H-2B visas, and to ensure that H-2B visas serve their intended purpose.

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H.R. 1438:

No Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2005

NumbersUSA's Position:

Support

H.R. 1438, the No Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Act, would prohibit work performed while an alien is unlawfully present in this country to count toward qualifying for Social Security benefits.

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H.R. 1325:

H.R. 1325

NumbersUSA's Position:

Support

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

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H.R. 1279:

Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act of 2005

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.

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H.R. 1219:

SAFE for America Act

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.

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S. 524:

A bill to strengthen the consequences of the fraudulent use of United States or foreign passports and other immigration documents.

NumbersUSA's Position:

Support

A bill to strengthen the consequences of the fraudulent use of United States or foreign passports and other immigration documents.

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H.R. 925:

Identification Integrity Act of 2005

NumbersUSA's Position:

Support

H.R. 925, the Identification Integrity Act, would make it harder for illegal aliens to gain government services and to otherwise profit from their illegal activity by prohibiting federal agencies from accepting foreign issued IDs (except for passports).

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H.R. 815:

Financial Customer Identification Verification Improvement Act

NumbersUSA's Position:

Support

H.R. 815, the Financial Customer Identification Verification Improvement Act, would prohibit the use of identification cards issued by foreign governments, including Matricula consular cards, for purposes of verifying the identity of a person who opens an account at a financial institution.