2024: Sponsored, H.R. 7833, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, to end chain migration 

Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 7833, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.). 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: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Biggs 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. Biggs 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 891, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, to end Chain Migration Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 891, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA). H.R. 891 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.

2017: Cosponsored the American LAWS Act, introduced by Rep. Dave Brat, to eliminate Chain Migration Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 4340, the American LAWS Act. This legislation includes the Nuclear Family Priority Act which would end the family-preference green card categories. The legislation would also remove parents of U.S. citizens from the immediate family category and create a renewable visa for parents. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.).

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1100 to end the Visa Lottery
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 1100, the SAFE for America Act, introduced by Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.). The legislation would end the visa lottery that issues 55,000 green cards each year through a random lottery. Green cards are awarded with little regard to a recipient's educational attainment or workforce skills. Ending the program was a recommendation of the last bipartisan Congressional immigration commission chaired by Barbara Jordan.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Biggs 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 479, the SAFE for America Act, to end the Visa Lottery Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 479, the SAFE for America Act, introduced by Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL). H.R. 479 would end the visa lottery, eliminating 55,000 green cards each year that are given to foreign citizens without regard to employment skills or family ties.

2017: Cosponsored the American LAWS Act, introduced by Rep. Dave Brat, to eliminate the Visa Lottery Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 4340, the American LAWS Act. This legislation includes the SAFE for America Act which would end the diversity visa lottery. The visa lottery issues approximately 50,000 green cards each year through a random drawing to foreign nationals with little regard for the educational attainment or skills. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.).

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act (H.R. 2315) to end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program

The Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act (by Paul Gosar, R-AZ) would end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program that  provides incentives for employers to hire foreign students from U.S. colleges for up to 36 months instead of American graduates.

2023: Cosponsored H.R. 2417 to reduce unnecessary workers
Rep.Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2417, the Protection of Children Act, introduced by Rep. John Carter (R-Texas), that would change the way unaccompanied alien children are treated after being apprehended at the border. The bill would allow the feds to treat UACs from non-contiguous countries that same as those from contiguous countries, require that UACs who don't qualify for trafficking protections be returned to their home countries, and removes asylum adjudicators as the first step in the process in dealing with UACS, among other things.

2022: Voted in favor of the Bishop amendment during committee markup of H.R. 3648 Rep. Biggs voted in favor of Rep. Dan Bishops (R-N.C.) amendment to H.R. 3648, the EAGLE Act, during the House Judiciary Committee markup. The amendment would have prohibited visas to any individual who had a connection to the Chinese Communist Party.

2022: Voted against H.R. 3648, the EAGLE Act, in the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 3648 during the House Judiciary Committee markup. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), would provide green cards to any temporary worker who submitted a petition for an employment-based green card at least 2 years ago, but has yet to receive one. The legislation would also provide green cards to legal Dreamers. These individuals received nonimmigrant visas as minors because at least one of their parents was a temporary guest worker, but their visa has since expired.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Biggs 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.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Biggs 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. Biggs 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.

2020: Voted against H.R 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act on House floor Sen. Biggs voted against 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 H.R. 3564 to reduce unnecessary foreign workers Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 3564. the Fairness for High-Skilled American Act, introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), that would terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. OPT allows foreign students who graduate with degrees from U.S. colleges or universities to obtain work in the United States upon graduation.

2020: Voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to prevent unnecessary foreign workers Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.). The legislation would automatically renew all nonimmigrant work permits that would have expired during the Covid-19 national emergency for a length of time equal to original visa. Further, it would also fast-track the admission of foreign health care workers and increase the number of green cards issued each year for the next 3 years by 4,000 for the importation of foreign doctors and nurses.

2019: Voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to expand low-skilled legal immigration Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted against H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, to prevent H-2B increases Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, that provides funding for the federal government for FY2020. H.R. 1865 included a provision that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020. Under the same provision, DHS added an additional 30,000 H-2Bs in FY 2019.

2019: Voted against the omnibus spending bill, H.J. Res. 31, to increase H-2B visas Sen. Biggs voted against H.J.Res. 31, the omnibus spending bill. The bill allows for the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase the number of H-2B guest worker visas issued in FY2019.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.). The legislation would increase the credible fear standard thereby reducing asylum fraud, reform William Wilberforce TVPRA Act that prevents the expedited removal of unaccompanied minors from non-contiguous countries, and clarifies the authority of detainers issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2017: Voted for legislation to reduce unnecessary foreign workers (Labrador) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Cosponsored the Davis-Oliver Act to reduce unnecessary foreign workers (Labrador) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the No Asylum for Criminals Act (H.R. 1312) to block convicted criminal aliens from asylum.

The No Asylum for Criminals Act (by Mark Harris, R-NC) would block criminal aliens from qualifying for asylum.

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the REMAIN in Mexico Act (H.R. 273) to require DHS to reimplement the Migration Protection Protocols.

The REMAIN in Mexico Act (by Brandon Gill, R-TX) restores the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP or Remain in Mexico) policy as it was created by the Trump Administration. Bill requires technical amendments.
 

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Stopping Border Surges Act (H.R. 116) to prevent future border surges.
The Stopping Border Surges Act (by Andy Biggs, AZ) would close the UAC loophole to allow Unaccompanied Alien Children from non-contiguous countries to be returned to their home nations, 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.
 

2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to end asylum fraud 

Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would end most forms of asylum fraud by codifying former President Trump's immigration Executive Orders.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). 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: Cosponsored H.R. 2417 to reduce asylum fraud
Rep.Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2417, the Protection of Children Act, introduced by Rep. John Carter (R-Texas), that would change the way unaccompanied alien children are treated after being apprehended at the border. The bill would allow the feds to treat UACs from non-contiguous countries that same as those from contiguous countries, require that UACs who don't qualify for trafficking protections be returned to their home countries, and removes asylum adjudicators as the first step in the process in dealing with UACS, among other things.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 2640 to reduce asylum fraud and prevent future border surges
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation combined a number of smaller bills aimed at ending the Biden border crisis and preventing future border crises by closing the loopholes that lead to asylum fraud, reform the Flores Settlement Agreement and how DHS processes family units, allows DHS to reunite Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries with their immediate family members, increases penalties for visa overstays, and limits the administration's ability to grant parole to illegal aliens and illegal border crossers.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 921 to block criminal aliens from asylum
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 921, the No Asylum for Criminals Act, introduced by Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.). The legislation would block criminal aliens from qualifying for asylum.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 398, the No Asylum for Criminals Act, to reduce asylum fraud Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 398, introduced by Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.). The legislation would bar foreign nationals with criminal records from claiming asylum.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, to reduce refugee resettlement Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would codify Pres. Trumps executive orders to strengthen border security and interior enforcement and also nullify Pres. Bidens executive order calling for an increase in refugee admissions to 125,000 per year.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7725 to block asylum for individuals who pass though a safe third country Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 7725 introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-Penn.). The legislation would prevent the granting of asylum to individuals who passed through a safe third country on their way to the United States. The legislation would likely stop 75% of asylum claims.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 1901 to close asylum loopholes Rep. Biggs 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act, introduced by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act. This legislation would reform the Wilberforce trafficking act, so Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) from non-contiguous countries are treated that same as those from contiguous countries. However, the bill would not require prosecution of illegal sponsors of UACs. It would also limit the release of minors to parents or legal guardians and would fix the Flores Settlement Agreement by allowing families to be detained for longer than 20 days. Further, it would strike Special Immigrant Juvenile status for individuals who can be reunified with any one parent or legal guardian. It would also provide asylum fixes, including credible fear, striking safe third agreement requirements, and adding asylum fraud penalties.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.). The legislation would increase the credible fear standard thereby reducing asylum fraud, reform William Wilberforce TVPRA Act that prevents the expedited removal of unaccompanied minors from non-contiguous countries, and clarifies the authority of detainers issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2017: Voted for legislation to reform the refugee system Rep. Biggs voted for H.R. 2826, the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation would: 1) set refugee cap at 60,000, 2) terminate refugee status for those that return to their countries of origin (absent a change in conditions), 3) remove DHSs ability to waive various grounds of inadmissibility for refugee admissions, 4) allow recurrent security vetting of refugees prior to LPR status adjustment, 5) bump back LPR status for refugees from 1 to 3 years, 6) adjust DHSs authority during LPR adjustment, 7) prohibit resettlement in states/localities that refuse resettlement, 8) adjust screening process to reduce fraud, and 9) clarify that displacement or generalized conflicts alone do not qualify an individual for refugee status under the law. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Voted for legislation to curtail border surge (Carter) Rep. Biggs voted for H.R. 495, the Protection of Children Act of 2017, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation takes excellent steps to resolve the surge of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) along the Southwest border. First, it removes the requirement that only UACs from contiguous countries receive expedited removal. In addition, children are no longer required to make their own independent decision to withdraw their applications for admission, and immigration officers who determine such children are inadmissible may withdraw their applications and return them to their home countries. The transfer time of UACs to HHS is extended to allow for review, and various improvements are made to the SIJ visa and asylum programs. Notably, this bill requires detailed information to be reported to DHS regarding the individuals with whom UACs are placed, including name, social security number, and immigration status. DHS is required to then investigate those with unknown immigration status and initiate removal proceedings on those unlawfully present. The bills main sponsor is Rep. John Carter (R-Tex.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to halt certain refugee resettlement (Babin) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 81, the Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017, legislation that would suspend refugee resettlement for aliens from Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen (terror-sponsoring nations) until Congress passes a joint resolution. The legislation also calls for reports on national security threats and benefit costs to refugees.

2017: Cosponsored legislation to reform Americas refugee and asylum system (Babin) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 80, the Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017. This legislation would immediately suspend all refugee resettlement until the Government Accountability Office can assess its costs to state and local municipalities and potential national security threats.

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act (H.R. 696) to reform the granting of Temporary Protected Status.

The End Unaccountable Amnesty Act (by Troy Nehls, R-TX) would require Temporary Protected Status (TPS) declarations to be issued by Congress and for a maximum of 12 months, with renewals being authorized by an act of Congress.  The legislation also prevents illegal aliens being granted TPS.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) to prevent a type of amnesty through abuse of parole.
The Laken Riley Act (by Katie Britt, R-AL) included a provision giving legal standing to states to sue the federal government if it abuses its authority by giving parole (a form of amnesty) to classes of inadmissible aliens instead of on a case by case basis. (The bill passed the Senate 64-35 and passed the House 263-156.)

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) to prevent a type of amnesty through abuse of parole.
The Laken Riley Act (by Mike Collins, R-GA) included a provision giving legal standing to states to sue the federal government if it abuses its authority by giving parole (a form of amnesty) to classes of inadmissible aliens instead of on a case by case basis (The bill passed 264-159, but was not considered by the Senate which focused on passing its own version, S. 5.)

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Stopping Border Surges Act (H.R. 116) to limit amnesties for UACs.
The Stopping Border Surges Act (by Andy Biggs, AZ) would clarify status for the Special Immigrant Juvenile visa reducing the number of UACs who will receive an amnesty after crossing the border illegally.
 

2024: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Biggs voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its abuse of parole for apprehended illegal aliens.

2023: Sponsored H.J.Res. 83 to end the circumvention of lawful pathways rule
Rep. sponsored H.J.Res. 83 introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas). The resolution would nullify the Biden Administration's rule that allowed individuals to apply for parole through the CBPOne App, an app particularly subject to fraud used by migrants to gain unlawful entry into the United States.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would reduce amnesty by strictly limiting the situations under which an administration can grant parole to illegal aliens.

2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would reduce amnesty by strictly limiting the situations under which an administration can grant parole to illegal aliens.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 2640 to reduce amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation combined a number of smaller bills aimed at ending the Biden border crisis and preventing future border crises by closing the loopholes that lead to asylum fraud, reform the Flores Settlement Agreement and how DHS processes family units, allows DHS to reunite Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries with their immediate family members, increases penalties for visa overstays, and limits the administration's ability to grant parole to illegal aliens and illegal border crossers.

2022: Voted against H.R. 3648, the EAGLE Act, in the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 3648 during the House Judiciary Committee markup. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), would provide green cards to legal Dreamers. These individuals received nonimmigrant visas as minors because at least one of their parents was a temporary guest worker, but their visa has since expired. The legislation would also provide green cards to any temporary worker who submitted a petition for an employment-based green card at least 2 years ago, but has yet to receive one.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Biggs 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. Biggs 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. Biggs 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. Biggs 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.

2020: Voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to prevent a temporary amnesty for illegal workers Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.). The legislation would have granted deferred action and work authorization to approximately 2 million illegal aliens currently working in occupations that are considered to be critical infrastructure work.

2019: Voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal farm workers Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted against H.R. 6 mass amnesty on House floor Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 6 on the House floor that would have granted amnesty to approximately 4 million illegal aliens. The legislation included the Dream Act, which would have allowed 3.2 million illegal aliens who claim to have entered the country before their 18th birthday and meet certain other requirements to receive amnesty. The legislation also included an amnesty for at least 430,000 foreign citizens (mostly illegal aliens) from countries that have been given Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The bill passed the House by a vote on 237-to-187.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act, introduced by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act. This legislation would reform the Wilberforce trafficking act, so Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) from non-contiguous countries are treated that same as those from contiguous countries. However, the bill would not require prosecution of illegal sponsors of UACs. It would also limit the release of minors to parents or legal guardians and would fix the Flores Settlement Agreement by allowing families to be detained for longer than 20 days. Further, it would strike Special Immigrant Juvenile status for individuals who can be reunified with any one parent or legal guardian. It would also provide asylum fixes, including credible fear, striking safe third agreement requirements, and adding asylum fraud penalties.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.). The legislation would increase the credible fear standard thereby reducing asylum fraud, reform William Wilberforce TVPRA Act that prevents the expedited removal of unaccompanied minors from non-contiguous countries, and clarifies the authority of detainers issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2017: Voted for legislation to prevent amnesties for illegal aliens (Labrador) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Cosponsored the Davis-Oliver Act to reduce amnesties (Labrador) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would require Congressional approval to renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Through TPS, an estimated 150,000 illegal aliens over 10 years would not receive amnesty under the legislation. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Birthright Citizenship Act (H.R. 569) to limit birthright citizenship.
The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 (by Brian Babin, R-TX) would end abuse of America’s practice of birthright citizenship by limiting its use to citizens, legal permanent residents, and lawful aliens performing active service in the U.S. military.

2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to restrict Birthright Citizenship 

Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would end most forms of birthright citizenship.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 4864, End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act, to end Birthright Citizenship 

Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 4864, the End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). The legislation would end abuse of America’s practice of birthright citizenship by limiting its use to citizens, legal permanent residents, and lawful aliens performing active service in the U.S. military.

2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 6612 to end birthright citizenship
Rep. Biggs co-sponsored H.R. 6612, the “Birthright Citizenship Act of 2023,” introduced by Rep. Brian Babbin (R-TX). The legislation would end abuse of America’s practice of birthright citizenship by limiting its use to citizens, legal permanent residents, and lawful aliens performing active service in the U.S. military.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 140 to eliminate Birthright Citizenship Rep. Biggs 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 140, the Birthright Citizenship Act, to end Birthright Citizenship Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 140, the Birthright Citizenship Act, introduced by Rep. Steve King (R-IA). H.R. 140 would end the outdated practice of automatically granting citizenship to all children born in the United States. The bill would require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or alien enlisted in the military in order for new borns to automatically receive citizenship.

2017: Cosponsoring a bill that ends birthright citizenship Rep. Biggs is cosponsoring H.R. 140, which eliminates birthright citizenship, the process that automatically grants citizenship to the estimated 350,000 U.S.-born children of illegal aliens each year. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) is the main sponsor of this bill.

Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) to require states to verify the citizenship status of voters.

The SAVE Act (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would require states to verify the citizenship status of individuals registering to vote in federal elections and to remove non-citizens currently on voter rolls. (The bill passed the House 220-208 and proceeds to the Senate for consideration).
 

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Deporting Fraudsters Act (H.R. 1958) to make defrauding the government a deportable offense.

The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025 (by David Taylor, R-OH) would make aliens who defraud the government and unlawfully receive public assistance inadmissible and deportable.
 

2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 6390, the RISK Act, to disincentivize illegal immigration
Rep. Biggs co-sponsored H.R. 6390, the Risk Act, introduced by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX). The legislation would permit lenders to refuse to extend credit based on unlawful immigration status.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 149 to block funds for states that allow illegal-alien voting
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 149, the Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block all federal funds to states and localities that allow illegal aliens to vote in elections.

2023: Sponsored H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.J. Res. 24, introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.). The joint resolution would officially disapprove the the District of Columbia's Council amendment that allows illegal aliens to vote in local elections.

2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.J. Res. 24, introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.). The joint resolution would officially disapprove the the District of Columbia's Council amendment that allows illegal aliens to vote in local elections. The resolution passed the House 260-162.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 93 to discourage illegal alien voting Rep. Biggs 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 6021 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 6021, the Were Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act. introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would block payments to illegal aliens who were affected by former AG Jeff Sessions zero-tolerance policy.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6621 to funding for government provided attorneys to illegal aliens Rep. Biggs 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: H.R. 5062 to block illegal aliens from receiving work permits Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 5062, the Americans not Aliens Act, introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.). The legislation would strike the exemption which currently allows certain illegal aliens with final removal orders to receive a work permit.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Biggs 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. Biggs 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.

2020: Cosponsored H.R. 5577, the No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2020, to block illegal aliens from Social Security benefits Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 5577, the No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2020, introduced by Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.). The legislation would remove access to Social Security benefits for illegal aliens by removing contributions made through unauthorized employment or self-employment income.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3739, the Red Light Act, to reduce rewards for illegal aliens Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 3739, the Red Light Act, introduced by Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.). The legislation would withhold federal highway funds from states that provide ID cards to illegal aliens.

2020: Voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to prevent stimulus checks for illegal aliens Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.). The legislation would have allowed illegal aliens to receive economic stimulus checks and required most illegal aliens in detention to be released unless their detention was required by law.

2020: Voted in favor of Motion to Recommit H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to block stimulus checks for illegal aliens Rep. Biggs voted in favor of a motion to recommit H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act. The motion would remove a provision in the legislation that would allow illegal aliens to retroactively receive the $1,200 stimulus checks that were issued to citizens and legal permanent residents in the CARES Act during the Covid-19 national emergency.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 1190 to block tuition benefits for illegal aliens Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 1190, introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.). This legislation would prohibit an alien who is not in a lawful immigration status in the United States from being eligible for postsecondary education benefits that are not available to all citizens and nationals of the United States.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 848, introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisc.), to reduce rewards for illegal immigration Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 848. This legislation would restrict federal benefits to only verified citizens, using a method similar to E-Verify.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 5229, the Tuition Fairness for Citizens Act, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) to reduce rewards for illegal aliens Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 5229, the Tuition Fairness for Citizens Act. This legislation would establish a private right of action for those aggrieved for violations of the ban on illegal alien in-state tuition.

2017: Voted in favor of legislation to withhold funds from sanctuary cities Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. This legislation expands the definition of sanctuary cities and withholds DOJ and DHS grants from them, clarifies the authority of ICE detainers and grants State and local law enforcement immunity for complying with detainer requests, and expands the authority of the Secretary of DHS to detain certain criminal aliens. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.).

2017: Voted in favor of legislation to prevent illegal aliens receiving health insurance subsidies Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 2581, the Verify First Act. This legislation would require the Social Security Administration or the Department of Homeland Security to verify that every applicant for a healthcare exchange credit is a citizen or eligible alien before the Treasury Department could issue the tax credit. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to defund sanctuary campuses (Harris) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 1342, the Federal Immigration Law Campus Compliance Act of 2017. This legislation would prevent colleges and universities from receiving certain federal funds if they shield illegal aliens from enforcement actions. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD).

2017: Cosponsored Legislation to Restrict Title IX Funds for Sanctuary Campuses (Hunter) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 483, the No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act. This legislation would restrict Title IX funding to sanctuary campuses. The legislations main sponsor is Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Cal.).

2017: Voted for legislation to reduce rewards for illegal aliens (Labrador) Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Cosponsored the Davis-Oliver Act to reduce rewards to illegal aliens (Labrador) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund border security.

The Senate-amended FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides between $175 - 200 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The resolution passed the House 216-214 and the Senate 51-48).

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act (H.R. 696) to end catch and release and reform the treatment of unaccompanied alien minors.

The End Unaccountable Amnesty Act (by Troy Nehls, R-TX) would end catch and release policies by limiting immigration parole to 1,000 cases per year.  The legislation also reforms the treatment of unaccompanied alien minors by treating them like aliens from contiguous countries, by requiring removal proceedings be initiated against the illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied minors, and by preventing unaccompanied minors from being granted SIJ status. 

Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 35) to make evading CBP a criminal offense.

The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (by Juan Ciscomani, R-AZ) makes it a criminal offense to evade CBP or other authorities assisting CBP using a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the border. Those convicted, and who are unlawfully present, are permanently ineligible for legal status, including asylum. (The bill passed 264-155 and will be considered by the Senate.)

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Border Safety and Security Act (H.R. 318) to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers.

The Border Safety and Security Act of 2025 (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens at the border if needed to obtain operational control of the border. In addition, the Secretary would be required to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens during any period in which the Secretary cannot detain asylum seeking illegal aliens or place them into a program similar to the Migration Protection Protocols.
 

Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund border security.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) is the first step towards passing the House proposal to provide $200 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The resolution passed the House 217-215, setting up a conference with the Senate).

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act (H.R. 76) to establish a border wall fund.
The Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act (by Andy Biggs, AZ) would establish a fund for constructing the border wall that's funded through a tax on remittances to every country, among other things.
 

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Ensuring United Families at the Border Act (H.R. 61) to reform the Flores Settlement.
The Ensuring United Families at the Border Act (by Andy Biggs, AZ) would reform the Flores Settlement agreement to allow DHS to detain family units who cross the border illegally rather than releasing them from custody or separating them as currently required under the Agreement.
 

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Ending Catch and Release Act (H.R. 57) to end parole abuse and reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP).
The Ending Catch and Release Act (by Andy Biggs, R-AZ) would end the use of parole for illegal aliens in detention, essentially locking in mandatory detention for all illegal border crossers or a return to the Remain in Mexico policy.

2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7739 to apply the MPP to Canada
Rep. Biggs co-sponsored H.R. 7739, the Remain in Canada Act, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Tex.).  This legislation would establish an MPP program for Canada, preventing aliens from entering illegally from Canada and being released.

2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to secure the border 

Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would secure the U.S. - Mexico border by codifying several of former President Trump's Executive Orders, including Executive Order 13767 to end catch-and-release.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). 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 H.R. 2580 to reform the Flores Settlement Agreement
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2580, the Ensuring United Families at the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would reform the Flores Settlement agreement to allow DHS to detain family units who cross the border illegally rather than releasing them from custody or separating them as currently required under the Agreement.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 2640 to prevent future border surges
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation combined a number of smaller bills aimed at ending the Biden border crisis and preventing future border crises by closing the loopholes that lead to asylum fraud, reform the Flores Settlement Agreement and how DHS processes family units, allows DHS to reunite Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries with their immediate family members, increases penalties for visa overstays, and limits the administration's ability to grant parole to illegal aliens and illegal border crossers.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 86 to end parole abuse, reinstate MPP
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 86, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would end the use of parole for illegal aliens in detention, essentially locking in mandatory detention for all illegal border crossers or a return to the Remain in Mexico policy.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 114 to fund the border wall
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 114, the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would establish a fund for constructing the border wall that's funded through a tax on remittances to every country, among other things.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 29 to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 29, the Border Safety and Security Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The legislation would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens at the border if needed to obtain operational control of the border. In addition, the Secretary would be required to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens during any period in which the Secretary cannot detain asylum seeking illegal aliens or place them into a program similar to the Migration Protection Protocols.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 58, the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act, to strengthen border security Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 58, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would establish a border wall fund, funded by taxing remittances to every country. It would also impose fines or reduce foreign aid for the home countries of illegal aliens and increase visa fees.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8951 to end catch and release Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 8951, the Ending Catch and Release Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would eliminate executive parole used to release detained illegal aliens and codify Remain in Mexico requiring asylum seekers without authorized entry to wait in the country the entered from for the asylum hearing.

2022: Sponsored H.J.Res. 82 to disapprove of lax asylum rule Rep. Biggs 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. Biggs 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. Biggs 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, to strengthen enforcement Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would codify Pres. Trumps executive orders to strengthen border security and interior enforcement and also nullify Pres. Bidens executive order calling for an increase in refugee admissions to 125,000 per year.

2020: Voted against H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act, to preserve border security Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). The legislation would require adequate time to access counsel for all aliens referred for secondary inspection at ports of entry. In doing so, it would slow down processing at ports of entry and redirect resources that could otherwise be used for border security.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 714, the El CHAPO Act, introduced by Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), to strengthen border security Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 714, the El CHAPO Act of 2019. This legislation would require the forfeited profits of El Chapo from his illicit drug trafficking enterprise to be reserved for border security measures between the United States and Mexico, including the completion of a wall.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 256, the Peoples Border Wall Fund Act, to construct additional border barriers Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 256, the Peoples Border Wall Fund Act, introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisc.). This legislation would authorize the Department of the Treasury to accept gifts of money for constructing, designing, or maintaining a barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border. It requires Treasury to establish the Border Wall Trust Fund to store the funds and a public website to receive such gifts, which shall be appropriated for the border barrier and may not be used for any other purpose.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 32, the Buy a Brick, Build the Wall Act of 2019, to construct additional border barriers Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 32, the Buy a Brick, Build the Wall Act of 2019, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). This legislation would authorize the Department of the Treasury to accept donations for the design, construction, and maintenance of border barriers along the Southern border.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 85, the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act, to construct additional border barriers Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 85, the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). This legislation would establish a border wall fund (for the FULL southern border), funded by taxing remittances to every country, charging $2000 in foreign aid for each alien crossing illegally, and increasing the I-94 (arrival/departure form) fee from $6 to $25.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6657, the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act, to disincentivize illegal immigration Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 6657 that would create a fund to strengthen border security. The fund would be funded by penalizing companies that fail to disincentivize its citizens from coming to the United States illegally. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) is the lead sponsor of the legislation.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.). The legislation would increase the credible fear standard thereby reducing asylum fraud, reform William Wilberforce TVPRA Act that prevents the expedited removal of unaccompanied minors from non-contiguous countries, and clarifies the authority of detainers issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2017: Voted for legislation to curtail border surge (Carter) Rep. Biggs voted for H.R. 495, the Protection of Children Act of 2017, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation takes excellent steps to resolve the surge of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) along the Southwest border. First, it removes the requirement that only UACs from contiguous countries receive expedited removal. In addition, children are no longer required to make their own independent decision to withdraw their applications for admission, and immigration officers who determine such children are inadmissible may withdraw their applications and return them to their home countries. The transfer time of UACs to HHS is extended to allow for review, and various improvements are made to the SIJ visa and asylum programs. Notably, this bill requires detailed information to be reported to DHS regarding the individuals with whom UACs are placed, including name, social security number, and immigration status. DHS is required to then investigate those with unknown immigration status and initiate removal proceedings on those unlawfully present. The bills main sponsor is Rep. John Carter (R-Tex.).

Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund interior enforcement.

The Senate-amended FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides between $175 - 200 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The resolution passed the House 216-214 and the Senate 51-48).

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Deportation Compliance Act (H.R. 1953) to eliminate foreign aid for nations who refuse to accept deported citizens.

The Deportation Compliance Act (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would halt foreign aid for nations who refuse to accept citizens of that nation who the United States seeks to deport.
 

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Protect Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875) to make DUI/DWI a deportable offense.
The Protect Communities from DUIs Act (by Barry Moore, AL) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they have a DUI/DWI conviction.
 

Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund interior enforcement.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) is the first step towards passing the House proposal to provide $200 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The resolution passed the House 217-215, setting up a conference with the Senate).

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Deport Alien Gang Members Act (H.R. 175) to make gang association a deportable offense.
The Deport Alien Gang Members Act (by Tom McClintock, CA) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if there is reason to believe that an individual is or was a criminal gang member or has aided such a group's illegal activities.

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the 287(g) Program Protection Act (H.R. 756) to lock in 287(g) agreements.

The 287(g) Program Protection Act (by Michael Cloud, R-TX) would lock in 287(g) agreements by making them more difficult to terminate or deny without cause. The 287(g) program allows local law enforcement to partner with the federal government in the enforcement of immigration laws.
 

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 251) to require all employers to use E-Verify to verifying hiring eligibility.
The Legal Workforce Act (by Ken Calvert, R-CA) would require most employers to begin using the E-Verify system for all new hires within two years. Further, the legislation would increase fines for employers who knowingly hire illegal workers and would require the Social Security Administration to notify employers when a Social Security number is used multiple times.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S.5) to strengthen detention requirements and give states the ability to sue the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws.
The Laken Riley Act (by Katie Britt, R-AL) included a provision to require the detention of aliens who have been convicted or arrested for various forms of theft, assault, and bodily harm; also included provisions to give legal standing to states to sue the federal government for 1) violating "detention and removal requirements";  2) releasing aliens that go on to harm the state or its residents; and 3) violating the requirement to discontinue visas to countries who refuse to take their citizens back. (The bill passed the Senate 64-35 and passed the House 263-156.)

Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (H.R. 30) to make various forms of domestic abuse a deportable offense.

The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (by Nancy Mace, SC) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they. are convicted of or have admitted to various crimes, including domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, sexual offenses, and violations of certain protection orders. (The bill passed 274-145 and has not yet been considered by the Senate.)

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act (H.R. 134) to make sexual assault a deportable offense.

The Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act (by Vern Buchanan, FL) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they are arrested for or convicted of sexual assault.

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Biggs voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) to strengthen detention requirements and give states the ability to sue the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws.
The Laken Riley Act (by Mike Collins, R-GA) included a provision to require the detention of aliens who have been convicted or arrested for various forms of theft (burglary, larceny & shoplifting); also included provisions to give legal standing to states to sue the federal government for 1) violating "detention and removal requirements";  2) releasing aliens that go on to harm the state or its residents; and 3) violating the requirement to discontinue visas to countries who refuse to take their citizens back. (The bill passed 264-159, but was not considered by the Senate which focused on passing its own version, S. 5.)

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the State Immigration Enforcement Act (H.R. 218).

The State Immigration Enforcement Act (by Andy Biggs, R-AZ) would allow states and localities to implement criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations as long as they do not exceed federal laws. 

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored Grant's Law (H.R. 64) to mandate detention for criminal illegal aliens.
Grant's Law (by Andy Biggs, AZ) would require the mandatory detention of illegal aliens who are charged with a crime that would otherwise make them inadmissible.
 

 Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the Voter Integrity Protection Act (H.R. 58) to make voting in a Federal election by an illegal alien an aggravated felony.
The Voter Integrity Protection Act (by Andy Biggs, R-AZ) would increase the penalties for illegal alien voting by upgrading the charge to an aggravated felony, making deportation for the crime more likely.

Rep. Biggs co-sponsored the SEND THEM BACK Act (H.R. 190) to mandate expedited removal of illegal aliens.

The SEND THEM BACK Act (by Andy Ogles, R-TN) Applies expedited removal to all illegal aliens that entered on or after January 20, 2021.  This legislation does not apply to active-duty service members.
 

2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Biggs voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its non-enforcement of immigration laws.  The legislation also mandates the detention of illegal aliens for selected crimes.  The legislation passed the House, 251-170.

2024: Coponsored H.R. 7580 to strengthen overall interior enforcement 

Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 7580, 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.

2024: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY). The legislation bars localities that ignore ICE immigration detainer requests from receiving federal funds that are intended to benefit illegal aliens.

2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to enforce immigration laws 

Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would improve interior immigration enforcement by codifying several of former President Trump's Executive Orders, including those requiring immigration laws be adhered to and enforced.

2023: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.). The legislation would make attacking a law enforcement officer a deportable offense.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). 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: Cosponsored H.R. 2417 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep.Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2417, the Protection of Children Act, introduced by Rep. John Carter (R-Texas), that would change the way unaccompanied alien children are treated after being apprehended at the border. The bill would allow the feds to treat UACs from non-contiguous countries that same as those from contiguous countries, require that UACs who don't qualify for trafficking protections be returned to their home countries, and removes asylum adjudicators as the first step in the process in dealing with UACS, among other things.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 2436 to reduce visa overstays
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2436, the Visa Overstays Penalties Act, introduced by Rep. Nathanial Moran (R-Texas). The legislation would increases the civil penalty for illegal entry and attempts to enter illegally from between $50 and $250 to between $500 and $1000; and applies the same civil and criminal penalties for illegal entry to temporary nonimmigrants who overstay their visa. Currently visa overstays are not subject to such penalties.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 2640 to mandate E-Verify and increase penalties for visa overstays
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation combined a number of smaller bills aimed at ending the Biden border crisis and preventing future border crises by mandating E-Verify for most employers within 2 years, closing the loopholes that lead to asylum fraud, reform the Flores Settlement Agreement and how DHS processes family units, allows DHS to reunite Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries with their immediate family members, increases penalties for visa overstays, and limits the administration's ability to grant parole to illegal aliens and illegal border crossers.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 780 to block federal assistance to sanctuary cities
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 780, the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block federal assistance to sanctuary jurisdictions.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1394 to expand expedited removal
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 1394, the American SAFER Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would expand expedited removal by allowing removal from anywhere in the country.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 87 to require detention of certain criminal aliens
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 87, Grant's Law, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would require the mandatory detention of illegal aliens who are charged with a crime that would otherwise make them inadmissible.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 90 makes illegal-alien voting a felony crime
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 90, the Voter Integrity Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would make it a felony crime and deportable offense for illegal aliens who vote.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 92 to allow states to implement penalties for illegal immigration
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 92, the State Immigration Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would allow states and localities to implement criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations as long as they do not exceed federal laws.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 319 to require all employers to use E-Verify Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 319, the Legal Workforce Act, introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.). The legislation would require most employers to begin using the E-Verify system for all new hires within two years. Further, the legislation would increase fines for employers who knowingly hire illegal workers and would require the Social Security Administration to notify employers when a Social Security number is used multiple times.

2022: Voted in favor of the Tiffany Amendment to H.R. 3648 in committee Rep. Biggs voted in favor of Rep. Tom Tiffanys amendment to H.R. 3648, the EAGLE Act, during the House Judiciary Committee markup. The amendment would prohibit the issuance of visas to individuals from recalcitrant countries -- countries that refuse to repatriate removed aliens.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Biggs 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. Biggs 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. 94, Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, to block funding for sanctuary cities Rep. Biggs 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. 45, Grants Law, to strengthen enforcement Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 45, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would increase penalties for aliens who re-enter the United States illegally.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 37, the Voter Integrity Protection Act, to criminalize illegal alien voting Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 37, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would make it a felony crime and deportable offense for illegal alien voting.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, to significantly strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Biggs 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. 9174 to allow local immigration enforcement Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 9174, the State Immigration Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would allow states and localities to implement criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations as long as they dont exceed the Federal criminal and civil penalties.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, to strengthen enforcement Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would codify Pres. Trumps executive orders to strengthen border security and interior enforcement and also nullify Pres. Bidens executive order calling for an increase in refugee admissions to 125,000 per year.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 4760 to strengthen immigration penalties Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R> 4760, the Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act, introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.). The legislation would make 2 misdemeanor crimes or 1 felony crime a deportable offense.

2020: Voted against H.R 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act on House floor Sen. Biggs voted against 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 H.R. 2988 to end sanctuary cities Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2988, the Protecting American Lives Act, introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas), that would restrict federal funding to sanctuary cities. Further, the bill would provide immunity for officers who cooperate with federal immigration officers and boost penalties for illegal re-entry.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 2989 to strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2989, the Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act, introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), that would add the conviction of two misdemeanors or one felony crime to the list of deportable offenses.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3000 to end sanctuary cities Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 3000, the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), that would withhold funding from sanctuary cities. The bill would also provide immunity to local police officers who cooperate with federal immigration officers.

2019: Voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted against H.R. 1158, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, to prevent weakening interior enforcement Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 1158, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, that provides funding for the federal government for FY2020. H.R. 1158 effectively prohibits ICE from cooperating with Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs).

2019: Voted against H.R. 3401, the border crisis supplemental funding bill that would have facilitated the continued trafficking of children along the Southern border Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 3401 on the House floor. The bill failed to include payroll funding for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who are dealing with the ongoing border crisis. The bill also lacked funding for additional detention space and failed to address the root causes of the border surge, guaranteeing the need for future spending bills.

2019: Voted against H.R. 6 to oppose weakening enforcement on House floor Rep. Biggs voted against H.R. 6 on the House floor that would have granted amnesty to approximately 3.6 million illegal aliens. The legislation would grant amnesty to approximately to illegal aliens prima facia, meaning it suspends interior enforcement during the time the amnesty is being granted. The bill passed the House by a vote on 237-to-187.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 1412, the Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act, to strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 1412, the Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act, introduced by Rep. Gregory Steube (R-Fla.). This legislation would require that ICE be notified of any attempts by an illegal alien to purchase a firearm.

2019: Voted against the omnibus spending bill, H.J. Res. 31, to weaken interior enforcement Sen. Biggs voted against H.J.Res. 31, the omnibus spending bill. The bill reduces the funding for detention beds used by ICE to detain criminal aliens and recent illegal border crossers. It also provides protection from enforcement and removal for the illegal-alien sponsors and their families of unaccompanied alien children who cross the border illegally. Further, it prevents the hiring of any new ICE agents for Enforcement and Removal Operations.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 74, Grants Law, to require mandatory custody for serious criminal aliens Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 74, Grants Law, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). This legislation requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement to keep in custody any alien who has been arrested for a serious crime and remove serious criminal aliens from the country within 90 days.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 516, the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019, to end sanctuary cities Rep. Biggs cosponsored , introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisc.). The legislation would restrict sanctuary cities (including those that dont honor detainers) from ANY Federal financial assistance. It would also authorize local officers to honor ICE detainers and make it unlawful to discharge or discriminate against an officer for honoring a detainer.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 153, the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, to block funding for sanctuary cities Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 153, the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). This legislation would block federal financial assistance for sanctuary cities in violation of 1373 -- jurisdictions who refuse to communicate with federal immigration officers.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 6134, the Equal Protection of Unaccompanied Minors Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.). The legislation would increase the credible fear standard thereby reducing asylum fraud, reform William Wilberforce TVPRA Act that prevents the expedited removal of unaccompanied minors from non-contiguous countries, and clarifies the authority of detainers issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 5653, the Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2018, to strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 5653, the Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2018, introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.). The legislation would strengthen interior enforcement by making aliens convicted of two or more misdemeanors or at least on felony deportable.

2017: Cosponsored the American LAWS Act, introduced by Rep. Dave Brat, to mandate E-Verify for all employers Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 4340, the American LAWS Act. This legislation includes the Legal Workforce Act which would require all businesses to run most new hires through E-Verify within 2 years, turning off the jobs magnet that is the cause of most illegal immigration. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.).

2017: Voted in favor of H.R. 3711 introduced by Rep. Lamar Smith in House Judiciary Committee to mandate E-Verify Rep. Biggs voted for H.R. 3711, the Legal Workforce Act of 2017, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation would require most employers to use E-Verify within two years of enactment. Large employers, federal, state, and local agencies and federal and state contractors would need to comply within six months. The bill would also make the E-Verify program permanent. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) is the bills main sponsor.

2017: Voted in favor of legislation to withhold funds from sanctuary cities Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. This legislation expands the definition of sanctuary cities and withholds DOJ and DHS grants from them, clarifies the authority of ICE detainers and grants State and local law enforcement immunity for complying with detainer requests, and expands the authority of the Secretary of DHS to detain certain criminal aliens. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to defund sanctuary cities (Goodlatte) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. This legislation would withhold certain funds from sanctuary cities.

2017: Cosponsored legislation to defund sanctuary campuses (Harris) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 1342, the Federal Immigration Law Campus Compliance Act of 2017. This legislation would prevent colleges and universities from receiving certain federal funds if they shield illegal aliens from enforcement actions. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD).

2017: Voted for legislation to increase interior enforcement (Labrador) Rep. Biggs voted in favor of H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to strengthen interior enforcement (Buddy Carter) Rep. Biggs has cosponsored H.R. 1334, the ALERTED Act of 2017. This legislation would strengthen interior enforcement by allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to consider issuing a detainer for an alien who has violated laws other than those related to controlled substances. The bill was introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.).

2017: Cosponsored the Davis-Oliver Act to increase interior enforcement (Labrador) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to end sanctuary cities in (Black) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 400, the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act. The bill would help end sanctuary policies that aim to protect criminal aliens by defining sanctuary jurisdictions as any state or local jurisdiction that fails to communicate with federal immigration agents and refuses to comply with detainer requests. The bill would also block certain federal funds from sanctuary cities and shield local police from liability when acting on behalf of a federal immigration request.

2017: Cosponsored legislation to detain criminal illegal aliens (Biggs) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 486, Grants Law. This legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain criminal aliens who commit serious crimes and complete the removal process within 90 days, thereby preventing their release and jeopardizing public safety. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.).

2017: Cosponsored H.R. 82 (Babin) to stop issuance of visas to recalcitrant nations Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 82, the Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act. This legislation would prohibit the issuance of visas to countries that refuse to repatriate deported aliens. Approximately 384,000 foreign nationals enter the country each year from recalcitrant countries. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Brian Babin (R-Tex.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to disincentivize the hiring of illegal aliens (King) Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.R. 176, the New IDEA Act. This legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code so that wages and benefits paid to unauthorized aliens are not tax deductible. This bill also makes improvements to E-Verify, including permanent authorization the program, safe harbor for employees that properly use E-Verify, and permission for employers to make job offers contingent upon work authorization. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa).

2023: Sponsored H.R. 552 to defund U.N. mass immigration efforts
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 552, the No Tax Dollars for the United Nation's Immigration Invasion Act, introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas). The legislation would defund several agencies within the United Nations that encourage mass immigration to the U.S., including the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

2023: Sponsored H.Res. 8 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Biggs cosponsored H.Res. 8 introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). Passage of the resolution would impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his mishandling of the 2021-23 border crisis.

2023: Sponsored H.Res. 89 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Biggs H.Res. 89 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). Passage of the resolution would impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his mishandling of the 2021-23 border crisis.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 85 to grant jurisdiction to D.C. courts for immigration
Rep. Biggs sponsored H.R. 85 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would grant exclusive jurisdiction over all immigration cases to the DC district court. This would allow the DC court to develop expertise in immigration.