Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Chain Migration

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Visa Lottery

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas

Acted Negatively for Refugees & Asylees

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Amnesty Enticements

Took Strong Positive Action for Limit Birthright Citizenship

Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards

Acted Negatively for Strengthen Border Security

Took Strong Positive Action for Strengthen Interior Enforcement

2021: Sponsored H.J.Res 50 to officially recognize the border surge of 2021 Rep. Hern sponsored H.J.Res. 50, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas). The resolution would represent Congress recognition of the 2021 border crisis along the Southern border. Further, it would recognize and affirm the sovereign and unilateral authority explicitly reserved to the States in the Constitution.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6522 to block funds for resettling illegal aliens Rep. Hern sponsored H.R. 6522, the Stop the Betrayal Act, introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa). The legislation would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to resettle illegal aliens into the interior of the United States.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6592 to require notification to states before resettling illegal aliens Rep. Hern sponsored H.R. 6592, the Immigration Transparency and Transit Notification Act, introduced by Rep/ Daniel Meuser (R-Pa.). The legislation would require the federal government to notify state governors about the release of aliens in their states and provides an opportunity to object.

2021: Sponsored H.Res. 582 Rep. Hern sponsored H.Res. 582 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The resolution calls for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3500, States Have A Say Act Rep. Hern sponsored H.R. 3500, States Have A Say Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.). The legislation would require a governors consent before resettling refugees in a state.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 4792 to block Chinese nationals from certain visa programs Rep. Hern sponsored H.R. 4792, the Countering Communist China Act, introduced Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). The legislation would revoke F,J, and M visas from Chinese nationals.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Hern 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. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Hern 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. Hern 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: Sponsored H.R. 6206 to reduce high-skill foreign worker competition Rep. Hern sponsored H.R. 6202, the American Tech Workforce Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). The legislation would establish a wage floor for the high-skill H-1B visa program thereby significantly reducing employer dependence on the program. The bill would also eliminate the Optional Practical Training program that allows foreign graduates to stay and work in the United States.

2022: Voted against H.R. 2471 to block increases in H-2B and EB-5 visas Rep. Hern 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. Hern 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. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Hern 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. Hern 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. Hern 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. 140 to eliminate Birthright Citizenship Rep. Hern 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Hern 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. Hern 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. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Hern 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. Hern 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.