2023: Sponsored H.R. 2738 to require the Remain in Mexico policy
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 2738, the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act, introduced by Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas). The legislation would require the Migrant Protection Protocols, commonly referred to last the Remain in Mexico policy, that requires that all illegal border crossers, including asylum seekers, remain in Mexico until their immigration hearing.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Donalds 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: Sponsored H.R. 921 to block criminal aliens from asylum
Rep. Donalds 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.

2024: Voted for H.R. 7511 to reduce parole abuse
Rep. Donalds voted for H.R. 7511, the “Laken Riley Act,” introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.). The legislation would reduce parole abuse by giving states standing to file suit against the federal government for its refusal to enforce immigration laws.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Donalds 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: Sponsored H.R. 6612 to end birthright citizenship
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 6612, the “Birthright Citizenship Act of 2023,” introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas). 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: Sponsored H.R. 487 to prevent illegal alien voting
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 487, the Ensuring American Voters Act, introduced by Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas). The legislation would require states to require proof of citizenship in order to register an individual to vote.

2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Donalds 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.

2023: Sponsored H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Donalds 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: Sponsored H.R. 192 to prohibit noncitizen voting in DC
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 192 introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas). The legislation would block non-citizens from voting in the District of Columbia.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 336 to require border wall construction
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 336, the Finish the Wall Act, introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.). The legislation would require the immediate resumption of border wall construction and require fingerprints for all adults at CBP facilities.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Donalds 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: Sponsored H.R. 778 to make aliens on the terror watchlist inadmissible
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 778, the Terrorist Deportation Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would make aliens on the terror watch list inadmissible. Further, it would put any non-immigrants currently in the U.S. into expedited removal proceedings if put on the terror watch list.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 163 to make border improvements
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 163, the Security First Act, introduced by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas). The legislation would create a trust fund for Operation Stonegarden that targets Mexican drug cartels and calls for a study on the use of technology at needed upgrades at the border.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 29 to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers
Rep. Donalds 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.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 164 to provide funding for the border wall
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 164, the Close Biden's Open Border Act, introduced by Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.). The legislation would set aside $15 billion for border wall construction.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 597 to overhaul the Flores Settlement Agreement
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 597, the Stop the Cartels Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). The legislation would overhaul the Flores Settlement Agreement closing a major border security loophole.

2024: Voted for H.R. 7511 to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Donalds voted for H.R. 7511, the “Laken Riley Act,” introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.). The legislation would increase immigration enforcement by requiring the detention of illegal aliens who have committed burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. It also gives States tools to fight back against administrations unwilling to faithfully execute the law as written by Congress. It empowers States directly by giving them standing to sue in Federal court, along with expedited consideration, for catch and release, mass parole, not complying with mandatory detention of aliens ordered removed, and for failing to discontinue visas to recalcitrant nations. .

2023: Sponsored H.R. 998 to lock in 287(g) agreements
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 998, the 287(g) Program Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas). The legislation 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.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1394 to expand expedited removal
Rep. Donalds 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: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Donalds 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. Donalds 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: Sponsored H.R. 2436 to reduce visa overstays
Rep. Donalds 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. 1203 to block funding for recalcitrant countries
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 1203, the Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas). The legislation would require a quarterly report on recalcitrant countries that refuse to repatriate criminal aliens with deportation orders. Further, it blocks federal funding and visas for those countries until they comply.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 778 to make aliens on the terror watchlist inadmissible
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 778, the Terrorist Deportation Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would make aliens on the terror watch list inadmissible. Further, it would put any non-immigrants currently in the U.S. into expedited removal proceedings if put on the terror watch list.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 777 to criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 777, the Visa Overstay Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would criminalize visa overstays with an exception for special circumstances to be determined on a case-by-case basis. The first offense is a misdemeanor with a 5-year admission bar and a 10-year bar on visas with subsequent offenses a felony with a permanent bar from re-entry.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 780 to block federal assistance to sanctuary cities
Rep. Donalds 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. 597 to block funding for sanctuary jurisdictions
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 597, the Stop the Cartels Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). The legislation would end federal financial assistance for sanctuary jurisdictions, including those restricting detainment compliance. Jurisdictions’ sanctuary status would be determined yearly.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1285 to increase reporting requirements for DHS
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 1285, the Immigration Authorization Act, introduced by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.). The legislation would require DHS to generate a report within 90 days that identifies each immigration program carried out by the agency, each of its components, and if that program or component is not explicitly authorized under the INA.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 661 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 661, Sarah's Law, introduced by Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa). The legislation would require the detention of illegal aliens who have been charged with a crime that results in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 552 to defund U.N. mass immigration efforts
Rep. Donalds 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).