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

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1787 to expand the P visa program
Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 1787, the Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would add foreign carnival workers to the uncapped P Visa category.

2021: Voted in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Salazar voted in favor of 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. 6637 to expand both the H-2A and H-2B guest worker programs Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 6637, introduced by Rep. Maria Salazar. The legislation includes Farm Workforce Modernization Act which would expand the unlimited H-2A visa program to include cover foreign workers in dairy and meat processing. Further, the legislation would expand the H-2B guest worker program by exempting returning workers from the annual caps.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 2255 to increase employment-based green cards Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 2255, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, introduced by Rep. Bradley Schneider (D-Ill.). The bill would recapture 40,000 so-called unused employment-based green cards for healthcare workers. Additionally, their family members would also receive green cards.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Salazar 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 in favor of H.R. 2471 to increase H-2B and EB-5 visas Rep. Salazar voted in favor of 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.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1325 to give work permits to asylum seekers
Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 1325, the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, introduced by Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine). The legislation would provide work permits to all "non-frivolous" and non-detained asylum seekers 30 days after submitting their asylum claim. Work permits would be valid until the asylum seeker receives a final judicial determination.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Salazar 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8685 to grant amnesty to Afghan evacuees Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 8685, the Afghan Adjustment Act, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.). The legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 75,000 Afghan evacuees and their family members who were paroled into the United States and arent eligible for other programs offered for translators and others who assisted U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

2021: Voted in favor of H.R. 3985 to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Salazar 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.

2024: Voted for H.R. 7511 to reduce parole abuse
Rep. Salazar 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: Sponsored H.R. 16 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens
Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 16, the American Dream and Promise Act, introduced by Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Calif.). The legislation would grant amnesty to more than 3 million illegal aliens who either would qualify under the DREAM Act or have received Temporary Protected Status.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 3442 to grant amnesty to children of nonimmigrants
Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 3442, the Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Deborah Ross (D-N.C.). The legislation would give permanent resident status to non-admissible and non-deportable aliens who are dependent children of nonimmigrants if they have been lawfully present in the U.S. for at least ten years and graduated college.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Salazar 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. 1698 to grant amnesty to illegal-alien family members
Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 1698, the American Families United Act, introduced by Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas). The legislation would allow the federal government to terminate removal proceedings, decline to order removed, grant permission to reapply for admission, or waive one or more grounds of inadmissibility for spouses and children of US citizens.

2021: Voted in Favor of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Salazar voted in favor of 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 in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Salazar voted in favor of 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6637 to grant amnesty to most illegal aliens Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 6637, introduced by Rep. Maria Salazar. The legislation includes the American Dream and Promise Act that would grant amnesty to approximately 2.9 million illegal aliens who came to the U.S. under the age of 19 and meet other requirements and grant amnesty to approximately 500,000 aliens who were granted Temporary Protected Status. The bill also includes the Farm Workforce Modernization Act that would grant amnesty to approximately 2.5 million illegal alien farm workers. Lastly, the bill would create a dignity amnesty program for the remaining 5.6 million illegal aliens who dont qualify under the two other amnesty programs.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 4331, the Americas CHILDREN Act, to give green cards to children of guest workers Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 4331, the Americas CHILDREN Act, introduced by Rep. Deborah Ross (D-N.C.). The legislation would award green cards to an estimated 190,000 individuals who entered the country as a child of certain guest workers, but has since aged out. In order to be eligible, the individual must have been in the United States legally for at least 10 years and have a college degree.

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

2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Salazar 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: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Salazar 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.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Salazar 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. Salazar 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6637 to grant border patrol access to federal lands Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 6637, introduced by Rep. Maria Salazar. The legislation would allow border patrol agents to access federal lands, among other things.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7458 to extend Title 42 due to the COVID-19 pandemic Rep. Salazar 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. 9050 to make border spotting illegal Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 9050, the Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act, introduced by Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas). The legislation is mostly focused on drugs, but it makes it a felony crime to spot along the border or destroy border controls.

2024: Voted for H.R. 7511 to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Salazar 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: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Salazar 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. Salazar 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5759 to add certain sex crimes to list of deportable offenses Rep. Salazar 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 in Favor of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Salazar voted in favor of 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 in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Salazar voted in favor of 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. 6637 to mandate E-Verify and further strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 6637, introduced by Rep. Maria Salazar. The legislation includes the Workplace Verification Act to require all employers to use E-Verify. It would also make any individual with a known gang affiliation inadmissible, require mandatory detention for repeat illegal border crossers, and close certain asylum loopholes.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6264 to make assaulting an officer a deportable offense Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 6264, the POLICE Act, introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.). The legislation would add the assaulting of a law enforcement officer to the list of deportable offenses.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 717 to grant amnesty to illegal-alien servicemembers
Rep. Salazar sponsored H.R. 717, the Repatriate Our Patriots Act, introduced by Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (R-Texas). The legislation would fast track illegal aliens who served in the military to citizenship, cancels all removal proceedings, and brings back all deported veterans.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 661 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Rep. Salazar 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.