2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Donalds 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: Sponsored H.R. 6706 to end the visa lottery Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 6706, the ALIEN Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would eliminate the visa lottery, which awards 55,000 green cards each year to foreign nationals with no regard to skills or family connections. Further, the legislation would increase penalties for visa overstays, codify the Trump administrations asylum rule, and eliminate inadmissibility waivers.

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

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

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

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

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

Rep. Donalds 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: 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.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 597 to close several asylum loopholes
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 597, the Stop the Cartels Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). The legislation would fix the current credible fear standards for asylum and prevent felons, most inadmissible aliens, previous deportees, and habitual residents of Central America, where there are refugee processing centers, from asylum.

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

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7725 to block asylum for individuals who pass though a safe third country Rep. Donalds 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8382 to reduce asylum fraud Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 8382, the Migrant Protection Protocols Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Carols Jimenez (R-Fla.). The legislation would codify the Trump Administrations Remain in Mexico policy that required that asylum seekers without a valid visa be returned to the country they entered from until their asylum hearing.

2024: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Donalds 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. 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.

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

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

Rep. Donalds 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 6612 to end birthright citizenship
Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 6612, the “Birthright Citizenship Act of 2023,” introduced by Rep. Brian Babbin (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: 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: 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.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.

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

2021: Sponsored H.R. 6153 to codify the Trump public charge rule Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 6153, the Common Sense Standards for Visa Applicants Act, introduced by Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.). The legislation would codify the Trump Administrations public charge rule. The rule allowed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service agents to consider non-cash social welfare benefits in making public charge determinations for immigrations.

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

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

Rep. Donalds 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: 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. 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. 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. 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.

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

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

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7458 to extend Title 42 due to the COVID-19 pandemic Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 7458, the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine). The legislation would block for 60 days the Biden Administration from ending the Title 42 policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic that blocks illegal border crossers from claiming asylum .

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8952 to allow DHS Secretary to block admissions to the U.S. Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 8952, the JASON Act, introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.). The legislation would expand 1182(f) authority to block the admissions of aliens into the United States to the Secretary of Homeland Security, but limits those suspensions to only 60 days.

2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, 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 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Rep. Donalds 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. Donalds 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Rep. Donalds cosponsored 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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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

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

2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Donalds 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. Donalds 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.

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

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7983 to reduce Child Smuggling at the Border Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R. 7983 introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas). The legislation would require the collection of biometric data at the border and require background checks for all sponsors of Unaccompanied Alien Children with the requirement that those without lawful immigration status will get referred to DHS for removal proceedings.

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

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8943 to strengthen penalties Rep. Donalds sponsored H.R 8943, the Asylum Accountability Act, introduced by Rep. David Rouser (R-N.C.). The legislation would turn the 10-year bar for failure to appear at a removal hearing to a permanent bar.

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).