2025: (Mar. 25) Rep. Roy 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.

2025: (Aug. 22) Rep. Roy 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 loophole that prevents Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) 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.

2025: (Aug. 22) Rep. Roy 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.

2025: (Jul. 10) Rep. Roy sponsored the TPS Reform Act (H.R. 4201) to require Congressional designation of TPS.

The TPS Reform Act of 2025 (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would require Congressional designation and a one-time extension in the issuance of Temporary Protected Status. Further, it would prevent anyone illegally present from receiving TPS status.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Roy 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. Roy 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.)

2025: (Feb. 24) Rep. Roy 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.

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to restrict access to federal benefits and tax remittances.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) prevents illegal aliens and other temporary noncitizens (DACA and TPS recipients, parolees, asylees, et al.) from accessing certain federally-funded benefits and imposes a 5% tax on all remittances to foreign countries. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).

2025: (Apr. 28) Rep. Roy co-sponsored the America First Act (H.R. 746) to eliminate eligibility for Federal benefits for certain aliens.

The America First Act (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) would prevent illegal aliens, asylees, parolees, TPS recipients, deferred action or enforcement recipients, and those withheld from deportation from becoming eligible for certain Federal benefits.  The legislation would also reduce Federal elementary and secondary education funding to sanctuary states and localities by 50%.

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Roy 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).
 

2025: (Jul. 03) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) to fund border security.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $170 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The bill passed the Senate 51-50 and later passed the House 218-214).

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to fund border security.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $70 billion for border security efforts, including $46.5 for the border wall. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).

2025: (May. 19) Rep. Roy sponsored the State Border Security Assistance Act (H.R. 3464) to reimburse states for border security efforts.

The State Border Security Assistance Act (Chip Roy, R-TX) would reimburse states for efforts to secure the U.S. - Mexico border.

2025: (May. 13) Rep. Roy co-sponsored the Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act (H.R. 3242) to increase penalties for illegal re-entry.

The Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act (by Brad Knott, R-NC) would increase the maximum prison term for illegal re-entry.

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Roy 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).

2025: (Mar. 06) Rep. Roy 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.)

2025: (Feb. 26) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) in the House Budget Committee 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 committee 21-16, setting up a House floor vote).

2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Roy 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).

2025: (Feb. 13) Rep. Roy co-sponsored the State Border Security Reimbursement Act (H.R. 424) to reimburse states for immigration enforcement activities.

The State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025 (by Dan Crenshaw, R-TX) would reimburse states up to $2.5 billion for state-level efforts to secure the border.

2025: (Feb. 05) Rep. Roy co-sponsored the Finish the Wall Act (H.R. 163) to resume border wall construction.

The Finish the Wall Act (by Clay Higgins, R-LA) requires the immediate resumption of border wall construction and requires DNA Fingerprint Act data collection at all CBP facilities that process adults.
 

2025: (Jan. 09) Rep. Roy 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.

2025: (Aug. 28) Rep. Roy sponsored the Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act (H.R. 5005) to fully defund sanctuary cities.

The Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025 (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would prevent any federal funding being expended or allocated to sanctuary jurisdictions.  The legislation would also require DHS to create a public online database of sanctuary cities and states.

2025: (Aug. 26) Rep. Roy 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: (Aug. 21) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875) to make DUI/DWI a deportable offense.

The Protect Our 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. The legislation will be considered by the Senate. (The bill passed 246-160 and will be considered by the Senate.)

2025: (Jul. 03) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) to fund interior enforcement.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $170 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The bill passed the House 218-214, after passing the Senate 51-50).

2025: (Jun. 16) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (H.R. 2056) to require Washington, D.C. to comply with immigration detainers.

The District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (by Clay Higgins, R-LA) would require Washington, D.C. to share immigration status with federal authorities and to comply with ICE immigration detainers. (The legislation passed 224-194.)

2025: (Jun. 04) Rep. Roy co-sponsored the New IDEA Act (H.R. 3715) to disincentivize the hiring of illegal aliens.

The New IDEA Act (by Brandon Gill, R-TX) would amend 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 of the program, safe harbor for employees that properly use E-Verify, and permission for employers to make job offers contingent upon work authorization.

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to fund interior enforcement.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $80 billion for interior enforcement, including funding for 10,000 additional ICE officers, 100,000 additional beds, additional prosecutors and immigration judges, and funds to apply expedited removal to any alien inadmissible on criminal or security grounds. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).

2025: (May. 13) Rep. Roy co-sponsored the Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act (H.R. 3242) to institute a mandatory minimum sentence for illegal alien felons.

The Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act (by Brad Knott, R-NC) would mandate a minimum five-year prison sentence for illegal aliens convicted of a felony offense.

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Roy 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).

2025: (Mar. 06) Rep. Roy 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.
 

2025: (Feb. 26) Rep. Roy voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) in the House Budget Committee 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 committee 21-16, setting up a House floor vote).

2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Roy 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).

2025: (Feb. 11) Rep. Roy 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.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Roy 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.)

2025: (Jan. 16) Rep. Roy 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.)

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Roy 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.)