Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Chain Migration

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Visa Lottery

Acted Negatively for Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas

Acted Negatively for Refugees & Asylees

Took Weak Positive Action for Reduce Amnesty Enticements

Acted Negatively for Limit Birthright Citizenship

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards

Took Strong Positive Action for Strengthen Border Security

Took Weak Positive Action for Strengthen Interior Enforcement

2021: Sponsored H.R. 4792 to block Chinese nationals from certain visa programs Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.R. 4792, the Countering Communist China Act, introduced Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). The legislation would revoke F,J, and M visas from Chinese nationals.

2022: Sponsored H.Res. 1255 to recognize the border patrol Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.Res. 1255 introduced by Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.). The resolution would recognize the efforts of Border Patrol agents during the 2021-22 border crisis.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6592 to require notification to states before resettling illegal aliens Rep. Stefanik 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.R. 6522 to block funds for resettling illegal aliens Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.R. 6522, the Stop the Betrayal Act, introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa). The legislation would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to resettle illegal aliens into the interior of the United States.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5831 to notify states when resettling foreign nationals Rep. Stefanik 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.

2021: Sponsored H.Res. 676 Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.Res. 676 introduced by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas). The resolution would call on the Biden Administration to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, otherwise known as Remain in Mexico.

2022: Sponsored H.Res. 928 Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.Res. 928 introduced by Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.). The resolution would call on the President to release border and enforcement data.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Stefanik 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. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Stefanik 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 in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Stefanik voted in favor of 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Stefanik sponsored 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: Voted against H.R. 2471 to block increases in H-2B and EB-5 visas Rep. Stefanik 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: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Stefanik 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 in favor of H.R. 3985 to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Stefanik voted in favor of H.R. 3985, the Allies Act, introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.). The legislation would reduce the threshold to participate in the Afghan SIV program, significantly increase the eligible pool beyond those who participated in sensitive and trusted activities, and increase the principle alien cap by 8,000.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3985 to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.R. 3985, the Allies Act, introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.). The legislation would reduce the threshold to participate in the Afghan SIV program, significantly increase the eligible pool beyond those who participated in sensitive and trusted activities, and increase the principle alien cap by 8,000.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 461, the Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act, to increase Refugee Fraud Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.R. 461, introduced by Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah). The legislation would allow most Hong Kongers and their families to receive asylum or come to the U.S. as a refugee, excluding them from numerical limitations rather than providing visa offsets.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Stefanik 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 in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Stefanik voted in favor of 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: Sponsored H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty and increase guest workers Rep. Stefanik sponsored 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. Stefanik 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. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Stefanik 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: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Stefanik 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. 2729 to strengthen border security Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.R. 2729, the Finish the Wall Act, introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.). The legislation would require the immediate resumption of border wall construction and require DNA fingerprint data collection at all CBP facilities that process adults.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6264 to make assaulting an officer a deportable offense Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.R. 6264, the POLICE Act, introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.). The legislation would add the assaulting of a law enforcement officer to the list of deportable offenses.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Stefanik 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 in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Stefanik voted in favor of 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. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Stefanik sponsored 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7462 to notify localities before release of criminal aliens Rep. Stefanik sponsored H.R. 7462, the EMAP Act, introduced by Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.). The legislation would require the feds to notify state/local/tribal governments at least 24 hours of release of aliens with criminal histories.

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

Rep. Stefanik 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.