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Support Great Solutions
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E-Verify (GS)
Sen. Ernst voted in favor of S.Amdt. 110 that would have added the House-passed H.R. 2 to the Debt Limit compromise bill (H.R. 3746). H.R. 2 would mandate E-Verify for most employers.
Sen. Ernst cosponsored S. 156, the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act, to require all employers to use E-Verify
Chain Migration (GS)
Visa Lottery (GS)
Asylum (GS)
Sen. Ernst voted in favor of S.Amdt. 110 that would have added the House-passed H.R. 2 to the Debt Limit compromise bill (H.R. 3746). H.R. 2 would significantly reduce asylum fraud.
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 685, the Stopping Border Surges Act, to reduce asylum fraud.
Birthright (GS)
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Reduce Chain Migration
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Reduce Visa Lottery
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Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
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Refugees & Asylees
19 out of 19 Total Points
2023: Voted in favor of S. Amdt. 110 to H.R. 3476 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Sen. Ernst voted in favor of S. Amdt. 110, offered by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) to H.R. 3476. S. Amdt. 110 would have added the House-passed H.R. 2 to the Debt Limit compromise bill. The legislation would significantly reduce asylum fraud by strengthening the credible fear standard to ensure that only those who are more than likely to be awarded asylum by an immigration judge are allowed to continue with the asylum process. Further, it would prohibit individuals who cross the border illegally from claiming asylum and prevent asylum seekers from receiving a work permit for one year after entry.
2023: Sponsored S. 685 to prevent future border surges
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 685, the Stopping Border Surges Act, introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). The legislation would close the UAC loophole to allow DHS to return Unaccompanied Alien Children from non-contiguous countries to be returned to their home countries, allow DHS to detain family units who are apprehended after crossing the border illegally, and strengthen the credible fear standard to make it more in line with the asylum standard.
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Reduce Amnesty Enticements
7 out of 8 Total Points
2024: Sponsored S. 3933 to reduce parole abuse
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 3933, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.). The legislation would reduce parole abuse by giving states standing to file suit against the federal government for its refusal to enforce immigration laws.
2023: Sponsored S. 1667 to grant amnesty to children of nonimmigrants
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 1667, the Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023, introduced by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.). The legislation would give permanent resident status to non-admissible and non-deportable aliens who are dependent children of nonimmigrants if they have been lawfully present in the U.S. for at least ten years and graduated college.
2023: Voted in favor of S. Amdt. 110 to H.R. 3476 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Sen. Ernst voted in favor of S. Amdt. 110, offered by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) to H.R. 3476. S. Amdt. 110 would have added the House-passed H.R. 2 to the Debt Limit compromise bill. The legislation would reduce amnesty by strictly limiting the situations under which an administration can grant parole to illegal aliens.
2023: Sponsored S. 685 to limit amnesties for UACs
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 685, the Stopping Border Surges Act, introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). The legislation would clarify status for the Special Immigrant Juvenile visa reducing the number of UACs who will receive an amnesty after crossing the border illegally.
2023: Sponsored S. 505 to end parole for illegal aliens in most cases
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 505, the Immigration Parole Reform Act, introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). The legislation would limit parole for only individuals who have a life threatening medical emergency or who are assisting in a law enforcement matter. Further, the legislation would bar employment authorization for parolees. However, the legislation does include parole exceptions for Cuban nationals and spouses and children of active-duty service members.
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End Birthright Citizenship
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Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
0.5 out of 0.5 Total Points
2023: Sponsored S.J.Res. 5 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in DC
Sen. Ernst sponsored S.J.Res. 5 introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.). The resolution would disapprove of the D.C. Council's amendment to allow noncitizens to vote in elections.
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Strengthen Border Security
11.5 out of 11.5 Total Points
2023: Voted in favor of S. Amdt. 110 to H.R. 3476 to strengthen border security
Sen. Ernst voted in favor of S. Amdt. 110, offered by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) to H.R. 3476. S. Amdt. 110 would have added the House-passed H.R. 2 to the Debt Limit compromise bill. The legislation would require DHS to restart border wall construction that has been authorized for and paid for by Congress and strengthen the Secure Fence Act of 2006 by requiring physical barriers along 900 miles of border. The legislation also provides retention bonuses for Border Patrol agents and defunds efforts to resettle illegal border crossers across the country.
2023: Sponsored S. 1494 to help fund border barriers
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 1494, the BUILD IT Act, introduced by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). The legislation would require the federal government to turn over unused border wall materials to the states that request using it to build or repair border barriers.
2023: Sponsored S. 374 to strengthen border security
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 374, the Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act, introduced by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). The legislation would make spotting along the border to assist illegal immigration or the smuggling of controlled substances a federal crime.
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Strengthen Interior Enforcement
27.5 out of 27.5 Total Points
2024: Sponsored S. 3933 to increase interior enforcement
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 3933, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.). The legislation would increase immigration enforcement by requiring the detention of illegal aliens who have committed burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. It also gives States tools to fight back against administrations unwilling to faithfully execute the law as written by Congress. It empowers States directly by giving them standing to sue in Federal court, along with expedited consideration, for catch and release, mass parole, not complying with mandatory detention of aliens ordered removed, and for failing to discontinue visas to recalcitrant nations.
2023: Voted in favor of S. Amdt. 110 to H.R. 3476 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Sen. Ernst voted in favor of S. Amdt. 110, offered by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) to H.R. 3476. S. Amdt. 110 would have added the House-passed H.R. 2 to the Debt Limit compromise bill. The legislation would require most employers to use E-Verify within two years to ensure that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. The legislation provides additional time for agricultural employers to comply. The bill would also make overstaying a visa a felony crime and allow Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries to be returned to their home countries.
2023: Sponsored S. 1068 to discourage sanctuary cities
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 1068, the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The legislation would give immunity to state and local law enforcement who assist with immigration enforcement, expand the definition of sanctuary jurisdictions to include those that don't comply with detainer requests, and block certain federal benefits for sanctuary jurisdictions.
2023: Sponsored S. 156 to mandate E-Verify
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 156, introdced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). The legislation would require all employers to use E-Verify to check the work authorization for all new hires. Further, the legislation would require employers to run all existing employees who have not yet been checked within one year and increase penalties for employers who knowingly hire illegal workers.
2023: Sponsored S. 160 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Sen. Ernst sponsored S. 160, Sarah's Law, introduced by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). The legislation would require the detention of aliens who are charged with a crime that resulted in the death of serious bodily injury of another person.
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