2020: Voted in favor of H.R 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act on Senate floor Sen. Harris voted in favor of H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, that would weaken interior enforcement and increase foreign worker visas. The bill reduced funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement by $431 million. Further, the bill authorized the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor to increase the number of H-2B visas issued during the 2021 fiscal year.

2019: Cosponsored S. 1744, the Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019, to expand high-skilled immigration Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1744, the Keep STEM Talent Act of 2019, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). The bill would exempt from numerical limitations aliens with masters degrees or higher in STEM from U.S. institutions, who have an offer of employment, and are admissible.

2017: Voted in favor of increasing foreign worker visas Sen. Harris voted in favor of H.R. 244, the 2017 omnibus spending bill. A provision of the bill allows DHS to raise the H-2B cap by 70,000 in 2017 by excluding returning H-2B workers. The spending bill, and the H-2B provision, covers half of 2017.

2019: Cosponsored S. 1733, the Protecting Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act, to encourage border surges Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1733, the Protecting Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act, introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). The bill would: 1) prevent the separation of families within 100 miles of the border, 2) call for limited detention of family units, 3) lock in the Flores Settlement Agreement that requires the feds to release minors within 20 days, 4) appoint taxpayer-funded attorneys for UACs in removal proceedings, and add 75 immigration judges.

2019: Cosponsored S. 2113, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, to weaken enforcement and encourage border surges Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 2113, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The bill would severely limit the separation of families, lock in the Flores Settlement Agreement limiting the amount of time minors can be detained, remove the federal prohibition on taxpayer-funded council for illegal aliens, and increases the number of immigration judges.

2019: Voted against S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act, in the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Harris voted against S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The legislation would: 1) reform the Flores Settlement Agreement to allow alien minors to be detained for longer than 20 days, 2) allow unaccompanied alien children from non-contiguous countries to be returned immediately, 3) allow UACs to be released to sponsors under certain conditions, 4) provide sponsor information to DHS, 5) strengthen the credible fear standard, 6) restrict asylum to only those who pass through a port of entry, and 7) add immigration judges, among other things. The vote was held in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

2019: Cosponsored S. 661, the Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019, introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 661, the Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019. This legislation would implement confidentiality provisions, prohibit family separations, and put in place new standards of care and access to legal counsel for illegal alien minors. The legislation would encourage unaccompanied alien children and family units to cross the border illegally.

2019: Cosponsored S. 557, the REUNITE Act, introduces by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 557, the REUNITE Act of 2019. This legislation would require the reunification of separated families, require expanded ATD, create local offices of reunification, and allocate $50,000,000 for these purposes. The legislation would encourage more family units to cross the U.S. border illegally.

2019: Cosponsored S. 388, the Families, Not Facilities Act, introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 388, the Families, Not Facilities Act of 2019. It would transfer $220 million to the Department of Justice, Office of Refugee Resettlement, and Administration for Children and Families. In doing so, the legislation would encourage additional UACs and family units to cross the border illegally.

2019: Cosponsored S. 292, the Keep Families Together Act, introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 292, the Keep Families Together Act of 2019. This legislation would effectively bar the removal of a child from a parent within 100 miles of the border, creating a large incentive for more illegal aliens to attempt to come to the United States and take advantage of children to do so.

2017: Cosponsored legislation nullifying Pres. Trumps Refugee Resettlement executive order (Feinstein) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 608. This legislation would nullify Pres. Trumps Jan. 27, 2017 executive order that reduced the refugee cap from 85,000 to 50,000 for FY17. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to nullify President Trumps refugee executive order (Feinstein) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 274. This legislation would nullify Executive Order 13769, thereby increasing the refugee cap by 35,000. The legislations main sponsor is Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Cal.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to nullify President Trumps refugee executive order (Feinstein) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 240. This legislation would nullify Executive Order 13769, thereby increasing the refugee cap by 35,000. The legislations main sponsor is Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Cal.).

2019: Cosponsored S. 2478, the Bahamas Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019, to grant TPS to Bahamians Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 2478, the Bahamas Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019, introduced by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ). The bill would grant Temporary Protected Status to Bahamians, including those present illegally at the time of enactment.

2019: Cosponsored S. 2113, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, to weaken enforcement and encourage border surges Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 2113, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The bill would severely limit the separation of families, lock in the Flores Settlement Agreement limiting the amount of time minors can be detained, remove the federal prohibition on taxpayer-funded council for illegal aliens, and increases the number of immigration judges.

2019: Voted against S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act, in the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Harris voted against S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The legislation would: 1) reform the Flores Settlement Agreement to allow alien minors to be detained for longer than 20 days, 2) allow unaccompanied alien children from non-contiguous countries to be returned immediately, 3) allow UACs to be released to sponsors under certain conditions, 4) provide sponsor information to DHS, 5) strengthen the credible fear standard, 6) restrict asylum to only those who pass through a port of entry, and 7) add immigration judges, among other things. The vote was held in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

2019: Cosponsored S. 879, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act, introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 879, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act. This legislation would give Legal Permanent Residency to all foreign citizens (mostly illegal aliens) who have received Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure, including those removed or deported pursuant to a voluntary departure order. Approximately 440,000 foreign citizens would receive LPR status under this bill.

2019: Cosponsored S. 636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019, introduced by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 636, the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019. This legislation would make Venezuelans, including those who are in the country illegally, eligible for TPS for 18 months, allowing them to live and work legally in the U.S.

2019: Cosponsored S. 456, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act, introduced by Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 456, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019. This legislation would grant Legal Permanent Resident status, with no offsets, to refugees from Liberia (with limited inadmissibility), as long as they have been in the United States since Nov. 20, 2014. They would be allowed to work and would be protected during the time their application is pending.

2019: Cosponsored legislation granting amnesty to Ag workers (Feinstein) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 175, the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2019. This legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 3 million agricultural workers. The bill would also prevent prosecution of illegal aliens who receive the amnesty from identity theft if they used a stolen social security number to obtain a job. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).

2018: Voted in favor of the McCain-Coons amendment that would grant amnesty to illegal aliens Sen. Harris voted for an amendment offered by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to the Senate shell bill for granting amnesty to illegal aliens. The McCain-Coons amendment would grant amnesty to an estimated 3.2 million young-adult illegal aliens. The amendment failed 52-to-47 (needed 60 votes to pass).

2017: Cosponsoring legislation to amnesty Dreamers Sen. Harris is a cosponsor of S 1615, the Dream Act of 2017. This legislation would grant amnesty to illegal aliens who came to the United States when they were under 18 years of age and who have been in the United States for 4 consecutive years. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration and would amnesty more than 3 million illegal aliens.

2017: Cosponsored legislation granting amnesty to Ag workers (Feinstein) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1034, the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017. This legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 3 million agricultural workers. The bill would also prevent prosecution of illegal aliens who receive the amnesty from identity theft if they used a stolen social security number to obtain a job. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).

2017: Cosponsored legislation granting amnesty to illegal aliens (Graham) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 128, the BRIDGE Act. This legislation would codify Pres. Obamas unconstitutional executive DACA amnesty by granting provisional protected presence status to illegal aliens who received the DACA amnesty or who would qualify for DACA. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

2019: Cosponsored S. 1095, the American Dream Employment Act, introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1095, the American Dream Employment Act of 2019. This legislation would provide recipients of the DACA executive amnesty with housing and jobs within the United States Senate.

2019: Cosponsored S. 672, the Debt-Free College Act of 2019, introduced by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii). Se. Harris cosponsored S. 672, the Debt-Free College Act of 2019. This legislation would authorize DREAMers to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance under the Higher Education Act (for all those who were eligible under either the DACA or DAPA amnesties or served in the military for four years).

2019: Cosponsored legislation granting amnesty to Ag workers (Feinstein) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 175, the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2019. This legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 3 million agricultural workers. The bill would also prevent prosecution of illegal aliens who receive the amnesty from identity theft if they used a stolen social security number to obtain a job. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).

2017: Cosponsored legislation granting amnesty to Ag workers (Feinstein) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1034, the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017. This legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 3 million agricultural workers. The bill would also prevent prosecution of illegal aliens who receive the amnesty from identity theft if they used a stolen social security number to obtain a job. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).

2019: Cosponsored S. 1733, the Protecting Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act, to encourage border surges Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1733, the Protecting Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act, introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). The bill would: 1) prevent the separation of families within 100 miles of the border, 2) call for limited detention of family units, 3) lock in the Flores Settlement Agreement that requires the feds to release minors within 20 days, 4) appoint taxpayer-funded attorneys for UACs in removal proceedings, and add 75 immigration judges.

2019: Cosponsored S. 2113, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, to weaken enforcement and encourage border surges Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 2113, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The bill would severely limit the separation of families, lock in the Flores Settlement Agreement limiting the amount of time minors can be detained, remove the federal prohibition on taxpayer-funded council for illegal aliens, and increases the number of immigration judges.

2019: Voted against S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act, in the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Harris voted against S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The legislation would: 1) reform the Flores Settlement Agreement to allow alien minors to be detained for longer than 20 days, 2) allow unaccompanied alien children from non-contiguous countries to be returned immediately, 3) allow UACs to be released to sponsors under certain conditions, 4) provide sponsor information to DHS, 5) strengthen the credible fear standard, 6) restrict asylum to only those who pass through a port of entry, and 7) add immigration judges, among other things. The vote was held in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

2019: Cosponsored S. 534, the Protecting Disaster Relief Funds Act, introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-N.Y.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 534, the Protecting Disaster Relief Funds Act of 2019. This legislation would block certain funds from being used for President Trumps border wall, these funds included primarily disaster relief funds, as well as funds given to the Army Corps of Engineers.

2019: Cosponsored S. 326, the RAIDER Act, introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 326, the RAIDER Act. This legislation would block President Trumps national emergency and block the construction of the border wall.

2019: Cosponsored S. 263, the FACE Act, introduced by Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), to weaken border security Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 263, the FACE Act of 2019. This legislation would ban the Trump Administration from starting the border wall on private land until all landowners get their payments for it and until stakeholders of State land have signed off on the plan. It also requires consultation with all possible affected local groups and agencies and publishing of plans.

2017: Cosponsored legislation nullifying Pres. Trumps border security EO (Carper) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 725. This legislation would nullify Pres. Trumps Jan. 25, 2017 executive order that improves border security and strengthens interior enforcement. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE).

2020: Voted in favor of H.R 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act on Senate floor Sen. Harris voted in favor of H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, that would weaken interior enforcement and increase foreign worker visas. The bill reduced funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement by $431 million. Further, the bill authorized the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor to increase the number of H-2B visas issued during the 2021 fiscal year.

2019: Cosponsored S. 2097 that would weaken interior enforcement Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 2097, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Ct.), that would prohibit ICE from detaining illegal aliens in certain locations.

2019: Cosponsored S. 2221 to weaken interior enforcement Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 2221, the DONE Act, introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), that would reduce detention space for illegal aliens. The bill would implement a moratorium on the expansion of immigration detention facilities and require DHS to submit a report on how they will decrease detention by 50% and increase the use of alternatives to detention.

2019: Cosponsored S. 1440 to terminate the 287(g) program Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1440, the PROTECT Immigration Act, introduced by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), that would prohibit all cooperation between local law enforcement and federal agents in the enforcement of immigration laws. The bill would restrict all immigration enforcement efforts to only federal immigration officers.

2019: Cosponsored S. 2219 to weaken interior enforcement Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 2219, introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA). The bill would establish the privilege of counsel and right of counsel in removal proceedings, which would slow down the removal process.

2019: Cosponsored S. 1733, the Protecting Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act, to encourage border surges Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1733, the Protecting Families and Improving Immigration Procedures Act, introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). The bill would: 1) prevent the separation of families within 100 miles of the border, 2) call for limited detention of family units, 3) lock in the Flores Settlement Agreement that requires the feds to release minors within 20 days, 4) appoint taxpayer-funded attorneys for UACs in removal proceedings, and add 75 immigration judges.

2019: Cosponsored S. 1591, the End Mass Deportation Act, to weaken interior enforcement Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 1591, the End Mass Deportation Act, introduced by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). The bill would nullify Pres. Trumps interior enforcement executive order issued in Jan. 2017 that established priorities for enforcement, encouraged support for 287(g) agreements, and called for penalties for sanctuary jurisdictions.

2019: Cosponsored S. 2113, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, to weaken enforcement and encourage border surges Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 2113, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The bill would severely limit the separation of families, lock in the Flores Settlement Agreement limiting the amount of time minors can be detained, remove the federal prohibition on taxpayer-funded council for illegal aliens, and increases the number of immigration judges.

2019: Voted against S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act, in the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Harris voted against S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The legislation would: 1) reform the Flores Settlement Agreement to allow alien minors to be detained for longer than 20 days, 2) allow unaccompanied alien children from non-contiguous countries to be returned immediately, 3) allow UACs to be released to sponsors under certain conditions, 4) provide sponsor information to DHS, 5) strengthen the credible fear standard, 6) restrict asylum to only those who pass through a port of entry, and 7) add immigration judges, among other things. The vote was held in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

2019: Cosponsored S. 879, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act, introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 879, the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act. This legislation would give Legal Permanent Residency to all foreign citizens (mostly illegal aliens) who have received Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure, including those removed or deported pursuant to a voluntary departure order. Approximately 440,000 foreign citizens would receive LPR status under this bill.

2019: Cosponsored S. 661, the Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019, introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 661, the Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019. This legislation would mandate that Customs and Border Patrol have child welfare training, the creation of new protections for children including procedures to ensure they get back to separated parents, and require an assessment as to the best interests of the child and family members regarding deportation. The legislation would encourage unaccompanied alien children and family units to cross the border illegally.

2019: Cosponsored S. 557, the REUNITE Act, introduces by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Cali.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 557, the REUNITE Act of 2019. This legislation would require the reunification of separated families, allow for attorneys to help alien minors bring suit against the government, allow for the waiving of DNA tests to confirm familial connections. The legislation would encourage more family units to cross the U.S. border illegally.

2019: Cosponsored S. 388, the Families, Not Facilities Act, introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 388, the Families, Not Facilities Act of 2019. This legislation would prohibit the use of information provided by UACs to apprehend, detain, or remove UACs, custodians, residents of the home, or sponsors. It would not allow funds to be used for enforcement, detention, and removal operations in violation of the Wilberforce Act. In doing so, the legislation would encourage additional UACs and family units to cross the border illegally.

2019: Cosponsored S. 197, the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act, introduced by Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 197, the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2019. This legislation would prohibit DHS or ICE from using DACA documentation to arrest or detain illegal aliens.

2018: Voted against Sen. Toomeys amendment that would punish sanctuary cities Sen. Harris voted against an amendment offered by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) to the Senate shell bill for granting amnesty to illegal aliens. The Toomey amendment would: 1) block certain Federal grants to sanctuary jurisdictions and reallocate those funds to jurisdictions that uphold Federal law, 2) protect local police from lawsuits for honoring ICE detainer requests, and 3) explicitly allow localities to protect from referral to ICE victims of or witnesses to a crime. The amendment failed 54-to-45 (needed 60 votes to pass).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to inhibit enforcement actions (Heinrich) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 229, the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2017. This legislation would prohibit DHS or ICE from using DACA documentation to arrest or detain illegal aliens.

2017: Cosponsored legislation to provide free legal counsel to all illegal aliens in 2017 (Harris) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 349, legislation that would provide taxpayer-funded legal counsel to all illegal aliens.

2017: Cosponsored S. 415, introduced by Sen. Cortez-Masto (D-Nev.), to void President Trumps sanctuary city executive order Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 415, legislation that would void President Trumps executive order that prevented sanctuary cities from receiving certain federal funds.

2017: Cosponsored legislation weakening interior enforcement (Blumenthal) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 845, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. This legislation would prevent federal immigration agents from detaining illegal aliens in certain public places. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).

2017: Cosponsored legislation nullifying Pres. Trumps border security EO (Carper) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 725. This legislation would nullify Pres. Trumps Jan. 25, 2017 executive order that improves border security and strengthens interior enforcement. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE).

2017: Cosponsored legislation ending the 287(g) program (Booker) Sen. Harris cosponsored S. 303. This legislation would end the 287(g) program by prohibiting the federal government from entering into agreements with states and local jurisdictions to assist with immigration enforcement efforts. The bills main sponsor is Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ).