Took Strong Positive Action for Support Great Solutions

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Chain Migration

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Visa Lottery

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas

Took Strong Positive Action for Refugees & Asylees

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Amnesty Enticements

Took Strong Positive Action for Limit Birthright Citizenship

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards

Took Strong Positive Action for Strengthen Border Security

Took Strong Positive Action for Strengthen Interior Enforcement

2021: Sponsored H.R. 863 to increase enforcement transparency Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 863, introduced by Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.). The legislation would require DHS to publish regular reports on deportation numbers.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7595 to re-establish the VOICE office at ICE Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 7595, the Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act, introduced by Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.). The legislation would re-establish the VOICE office at ICE that provides support to victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5887 to reduce wages for American workers Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 5887, the Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.). The legislation would freeze the adverse wage rate for H-2A visas for a year if a state has an unemployment rate of nor more than 5% or the Food Price Index increased by more than 3% and the governor submits a request.

2021: Sponsored H.Res. 644 Rep. Posey sponsored H.Res. 644 introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The resolution would require the transmission of a list of all administrative communications and statistics regarding the border surge.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5831 to notify states when resettling foreign nationals Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 5831, the Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas). The legislation would require that DHS notify states about their intent to notify states when they plan to house UACs, refugees, parolees, or other non-asylee aliens within the state.

2022: Sponsored H.Res.1031 to impeach Pres. Biden for mishandling of border crisis Rep. Posey sponsored H.Res.1031 introduced by Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.). The resolution would call for the impeachment of Pres. Joe Biden because of his administrations mishandling of the 2021-22 border crisis.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3375, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act Rep. Posey cosponsored H.R. 3375, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, introduced by Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.). The legislation would allow local officers to work with federal immigration enforcement officers and strengthen ICE detainers.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 4199 to block funding for CAM Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 4199, the No Taxpayer Funding for the Central American Minors Program Act, introduced by Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.). The legislation would block funding for the Central American Minors program (CAM), which allows Central American minors to apply for asylum from their home country.

2021: Sponsored H.Res. 768 Rep. Posey sponsored H.Res. 768 introduced by Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.). The resolution would condemn Pres. Biden for the border crisis and for stopping the construction of additional border barriers along the southern border.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6592 to require notification to states before resettling illegal aliens Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 6592, the Immigration Transparency and Transit Notification Act, introduced by Rep/ Daniel Meuser (R-Pa.). The legislation would require the federal government to notify state governors about the release of aliens in their states and provides an opportunity to object.

2022: Sponsored H.Res. 1002 to remove V.P. Harris from head of the immigration task force Rep. Posey sponsored H.Res. 1002 introduced by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas). The resolution would express that its the sense of the House that Vice Pres. Kamala Harris should be removed as head of the immigration task force.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The legislation would grant work permits and legal status, called parole, to an estimated 7.9 million illegal aliens. Further, the bill would add an additional 1 million green cards above annual numerical limits.

2021: Sponsored, H.R. 4050, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, to end chain migration 

Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 4050, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.). The legislation would end family chain migration by eliminating the adult siblings of U.S. citizens and adult children of U.S. citizens categories. The bill would also eliminate green cards for parents of U.S. citizens, but still allow parents to live in the country with renewable visas. The bill would reduce legal immigration by more than 300,000 per year and was a recommendation of the Barbara Jordan Commission.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 413 to end the visa lottery Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 413, introduced by Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.), to end the visa lottery. The legislation would eliminate 55,000 green cards issued each year through a lottery to foreign nationals from countries underrepresented in other green card categories regardless of the individuals work experience, skills, or education.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6706 to end the visa lottery Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 6706, the ALIEN Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would eliminate the visa lottery, which awards 55,000 green cards each year to foreign nationals with no regard to skills or family connections. Further, the legislation would increase penalties for visa overstays, codify the Trump administrations asylum rule, and eliminate inadmissibility waivers.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The legislation would grant work permits and legal status, called parole, to an estimated 7.9 million illegal aliens. Further, the bill would add an additional 1 million green cards above annual numerical limits.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would expand the unlimited agricultural guest worker program to include jobs in dairy, meat processing, fish canneries, and more.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6206 to reduce high-skill foreign worker competition Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 6202, the American Tech Workforce Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). The legislation would establish a wage floor for the high-skill H-1B visa program thereby significantly reducing employer dependence on the program. The bill would also eliminate the Optional Practical Training program that allows foreign graduates to stay and work in the United States.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The legislation would grant work permits and legal status, called parole, to an estimated 7.9 million illegal aliens. Further, the bill would add an additional 1 million green cards above annual numerical limits.

2022: Voted against H.R. 2471 to block increases in H-2B and EB-5 visas Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, introduced by Rep. Hakeem Jefferies (D-N.Y.). The legislation authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to double the number of H-2B low-skill, non-agricultural visas for FY2022. Further, the legislation reauthorizes the EB-5 investor visa program. The legislation was signed into law.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5572 to reduce overall Refugee admissions Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 5572, the SECURE America Act, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.). The legislation would allow for Congressional approval for setting the refugee cap, which they would likely set at the Refugee Acts baseline of 50,000 for years where they passed an approval.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 1901 to close asylum loopholes Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 1901, the Stopping Border Surges Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The bill would close asylum loopholes, including 1) to allow UACs from noncontiguous countries to be returned to their home country, 2) fix the Flores Settlement Agreement, 3) strengthens the credible fear standard, 4) eliminates the safe third-country requirements for returning asylum-seekers, 5) limits asylum claims to ports of entry only, along with other asylum fixes.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, introduced by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.). The legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 2.9 million illegal aliens who claim to have entered the country under the age of 19 and to another 320,000 illegal aliens who have been granted Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure. The bill contains no immigration offsets or enforcement provisions to deter future illegal immigration.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would grant amnesty to more than 1 million illegal farm workers, allowing them to apply for permanent status upon working a certain number of hours in agriculture in future years.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The legislation would grant work permits and legal status, called parole, to an estimated 7.9 million illegal aliens. Further, the bill would add an additional 1 million green cards above annual numerical limits.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 1901 to reduce amnesty enticements by closing asylum loopholes Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 1901, the Stopping Border Surges Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The bill would close asylum loopholes, including 1) to allow UACs from noncontiguous countries to be returned to their home country, 2) fix the Flores Settlement Agreement, 3) strengthens the credible fear standard, 4) eliminates the safe third-country requirements for returning asylum-seekers, 5) limits asylum claims to ports of entry only, along with other asylum fixes.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 140 to eliminate Birthright Citizenship Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 140, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas). The legislation would restrict the automatic granting of birthright citizenship to children born in the United States to those who have at least one parent who is either a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or active duty nonimmigrant.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 93 to discourage illegal alien voting Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 93, the Eliminating Foreign Intervention in Elections Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block grants to states and localities that allow illegal aliens to vote in elections.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6621 to funding for government provided attorneys to illegal aliens Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 6621, the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act. introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would block the use of state, federal, and local funds from being used to provide legal representation for aliens in removal proceedings.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 5854, the Illegal Immigrant Payoff Prohibition Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation would block payments to illegal aliens who file a civil action lawsuit.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 756 to reduce federal benefits for illegal aliens Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 756 introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisc.). The legislation would restrict federal benefits to only verified citizens using a method similar to E-Verify.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The legislation would grant work permits and legal status, called parole, to an estimated 7.9 million illegal aliens. Further, the bill would add an additional 1 million green cards above annual numerical limits.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 89, the Terrorist Deportation Act, to make known terrorists inadmissible Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 89, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would make any alien identified on the terror screening database inadmissible. It would also block known terrorists from claiming asylum or adjusting status, and places non-immigrant aliens into expedited removal proceedings.

2022: Sponsored H.J.Res. 82 to disapprove of lax asylum rule Rep. Posey sponsored H.J.Res. 82 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The Joint Resolution would provide Congressional disapproval to the Biden Administrations proposed rule to have USCIS asylum officers make final asylum determinations at the border instead of an immigration judge. Should it go into effect, the likely result would be a significant increase in approved fraudulent asylum cases.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, to significantly strengthen border enforcement Rep. Posey cosponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would take significant steps to strengthen both border security and interior enforcement. It would codify all of Pres. Trumps enforcement executive orders, including ending catch and release, improving border barrier systems, enforcing immigration laws in the interior, outlawing sanctuary cities, and addressing the factors that encourage illegal border crossings.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7772 to reduce border surges Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 7772, the Border Safety and Security Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The legislation would require the DHS Secretary to suspend the entry inadmissible aliens at the border if necessary to achieve operational control. Further, it would require the suspension of entry of aliens during any period in which the Secretary cannot detain such aliens or place them into expedited removal proceedings.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6706 to increase border security Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 6706, the ALIEN Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would codify the Trump administrations asylum rules to discourage border surges. It would also eliminate the use of waivers for inadmissible aliens. Additionally, it would end the visa lottery and increase penalties for visa overstays.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8356 to reform the Flores Settlement Agreement Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 8356, the Flores Settlement Update and Establishment Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas). The legislation would allow for children who cross the border illegally to be detained for up to 120 days, requires DNA testing for family members, requires HHS to determine the immigration status of UAC sponsors, and requires that sponsors be a first or second degree relative.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, introduced by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.). The legislation would halt enforcement for any illegal alien who could be eligible for the amnesty, regardless of whether the alien has applied or meets the qualifications. Further, it would block ICE access to amnesty applications that are denied.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Posey voted against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would halt enforcement efforts against any illegal alien who could qualify for the amnesties regardless if the alien has applied or not.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 86, the FTO Passport Revocation Act, to block visas for terror suspects Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 86, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would allow the State Department to block visas for individuals suspected of terrorism.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 90, the Visa Overstay Enforcement Act, to criminalize overstaying a visa Rep. Posey sponsored, H.R. 90, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The bill would criminalize visa overstays. A first offense would result in a misdemeanor charge, punishable with a 5-year entry bar and 10-year visa bar. A subsequent offense would result in a felony charge, punishable with a permanent ban on entry and visas.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 94, Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, to block funding for sanctuary cities Rep. Posey sponsored, H.R. 94, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block certain federal funds for jurisdictions that prohibit its officials from communicating with the federal government on immigration enforcement related issues.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 89, the Terrorist Deportation Act, to make known terrorists inadmissible Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 89, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would make any alien identified on the terror screening database inadmissible. It would also block known terrorists from claiming asylum or adjusting status, and places non-immigrant aliens into expedited removal proceedings.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5759 to add certain sex crimes to list of deportable offenses 

Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 5759, the Be GONE Act, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.). The legislation would add sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence to the aggravated felony list.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, to significantly strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Posey cosponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would take significant steps to strengthen both border security and interior enforcement. It would codify all of Pres. Trumps enforcement executive orders, including ending catch and release, improving border barrier systems, enforcing immigration laws in the interior, outlawing sanctuary cities, and addressing the factors that encourage illegal border crossings.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7413 to require DHS to enforce immigration laws Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 7413, the Immigration Enforcement Partnership Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.). The legislation would allow state AGs to request that DHS adequately fulfill its duties under Title II of the INA to enforce immigration laws. if not, it has to authorize the authority under 287(g) to allow states to enforce immigration laws.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6706 to end the visa lottery Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 6706, the ALIEN Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would increase penalties for visa overstays and eliminate inadmissibility waivers. Further, it would eliminate the visa lottery and codify the Trump administrations asylum rule to discourage border surges.

2021: Cosponsored H.R. 506 to strengthen overall interior enforcement 

Rep. Posey cosponsored H.R. 506, the Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.). The legislation would strengthen interior enforcement by reaffirming DHS authority to issue detainers for all aliens it has reason to believe are removable and prioritizing support for local jurisdictions that cooperate with immigration enforcement.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3195, the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act, to end sanctuary cities Rep. Posey cosponsored H.R. 3195, the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisc.). The legislation would block all federal aid to jurisdictions that have sanctuary policies that protect illegal aliens from enforcement. It would also give local officers authority to honor federal immigration detainers.

2021: Sponsored S. 71 to require employers to use E-Verify Rep. Posey sponsored H.R. 2298, the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act, introduced by Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.). The legislation would require all businesses to use E-Verify within one year for both new hires and existing employees. Further, the legislation would require information sharing between the relevant agencies to eliminate fraud.