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

2020: Voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to prevent unnecessary foreign workers Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.). The legislation would automatically renew all nonimmigrant work permits that would have expired during the Covid-19 national emergency for a length of time equal to original visa. Further, it would also fast-track the admission of foreign health care workers and increase the number of green cards issued each year for the next 3 years by 4,000 for the importation of foreign doctors and nurses.

2019: Voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to expand low-skilled legal immigration Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted in favor of H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, to increase H-2B visas Rep. Crenshaw voted in favor of H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, that provides funding for the federal government for FY2020. H.R. 1865 included a provision that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020. Under the same provision, DHS added an additional 30,000 H-2Bs in FY 2019.

2019: Voted against the omnibus spending bill, H.J. Res. 31, to increase H-2B visas Sen. Crenshaw voted against H.J.Res. 31, the omnibus spending bill. The bill allows for the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase the number of H-2B guest worker visas issued in FY2019.

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

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3513, the Afghan Allies Protection Act, to increase refugee admissions Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 3513, the Afghan Allies Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.). The legislation would set aside an additional 4,000 visas for refugees from Afghanistan.

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

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3985 to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Crenshaw sponsored 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 4873, the Syrian Partner Protection Act, to increase the number of Syrian immigrants Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 4873, the Syrian Partner Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Jason Crow (D-Co.). The legislation would create a new special immigrant visa for Syrians who worked with the U.S. in Syria. The program would allow for 4,000 visas to be issued each year for 5 years.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 4695, the PACT Act, to increase asylum fraud Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 4695, the PACT Act, introduced by Rep. Elliot Engel (D-N.Y.). The legislation would make Syrian Kurds a priority for refugee resettlement, encouraging them to commit asylum fraud.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act, introduced by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act. This legislation would reform the Wilberforce trafficking act, so Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) from non-contiguous countries are treated that same as those from contiguous countries. However, the bill would not require prosecution of illegal sponsors of UACs. It would also limit the release of minors to parents or legal guardians and would fix the Flores Settlement Agreement by allowing families to be detained for longer than 20 days. Further, it would strike Special Immigrant Juvenile status for individuals who can be reunified with any one parent or legal guardian. It would also provide asylum fixes, including credible fear, striking safe third agreement requirements, and adding asylum fraud penalties.

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

Rep. Crenshaw co-sponsored 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.)

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

2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to make the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Crenshaw co-sponsored 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 of 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. Crenshaw 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. Crenshaw 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. Crenshaw 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: Sponsored H.R. 4276 to grant amnesty to Hong Kongers Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 4276, the Hong Kong Peoples Freedom and Choice Act, introduced by Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.). The legislation would grant a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) amnesty to illegal aliens residing in the United States from Hong Kong.

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

2020: Voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to prevent a temporary amnesty for illegal workers Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.). The legislation would have granted deferred action and work authorization to approximately 2 million illegal aliens currently working in occupations that are considered to be critical infrastructure work.

2019: Voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal farm workers Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted against H.R. 6 mass amnesty on House floor Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 6 on the House floor that would have granted amnesty to approximately 4 million illegal aliens. The legislation included the Dream Act, which would have allowed 3.2 million illegal aliens who claim to have entered the country before their 18th birthday and meet certain other requirements to receive amnesty. The legislation also included an amnesty for at least 430,000 foreign citizens (mostly illegal aliens) from countries that have been given Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The bill passed the House by a vote on 237-to-187.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act, introduced by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act. This legislation would reform the Wilberforce trafficking act, so Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) from non-contiguous countries are treated that same as those from contiguous countries. However, the bill would not require prosecution of illegal sponsors of UACs. It would also limit the release of minors to parents or legal guardians and would fix the Flores Settlement Agreement by allowing families to be detained for longer than 20 days. Further, it would strike Special Immigrant Juvenile status for individuals who can be reunified with any one parent or legal guardian. It would also provide asylum fixes, including credible fear, striking safe third agreement requirements, and adding asylum fraud penalties.

Rep. Crenshaw 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.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 149 to block funds for states that allow illegal-alien voting
Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 149, the Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block all federal funds to states and localities that allow illegal aliens to vote in elections.

2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Crenshaw 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. Crenshaw 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. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Crenshaw 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.

2020: Voted in favor of Motion to Recommit H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to block stimulus checks for illegal aliens Rep. Crenshaw voted in favor of a motion to recommit H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act. The motion would remove a provision in the legislation that would allow illegal aliens to retroactively receive the $1,200 stimulus checks that were issued to citizens and legal permanent residents in the CARES Act during the Covid-19 national emergency.

2020: Voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to prevent stimulus checks for illegal aliens Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.). The legislation would have allowed illegal aliens to receive economic stimulus checks and required most illegal aliens in detention to be released unless their detention was required by law.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 4736, the Honest Elections Act, to prevent illegal-alien voting Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 4736, the Honest Elections Act, introduced by Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.). The legislation would block federal grants for jurisdictions that allow noncitizens to vote.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1464 to expand border access for Border Patrol
Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 1464, the EXIT Act, introduced by Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.). The legislation would allow DHS to waive environmental requirements to allow Border Patrol to search for border tunnels. Further, it would grant Border Patrol access without a warrant to private land to search for tunnels.

2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Crenshaw 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. 588 to assist with border wall construction
Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 588, the Border Construction Materials Transfer Act, introduced by Rep. Jim Baird (R-Ind.). The legislation would require all unused materials in the government's possession to be used for border wall construction.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 712 to reimburse border states for border security costs
Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 712, the State Border Security Reimbursement Act, introduced by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas). The legislation would reimburse border states up to $2.5 billion for state-level efforts to secure the border.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 989 to require completion of the border wall
Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 989, the Build the Wall Now Act, introduced by Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). The legislation would require immediate resumption of border wall construction and make it easier for the federal government to acquire land for building border barriers.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 163 to make border improvements
Rep. Crenshaw 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. Crenshaw 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8230 to increase border security Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 8230, the BUILD IT Act, introduced by Rep. Marionette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa). The legislation would require that any unused funds and materials appropriated for border wall funding are given to the border states.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 2862, the EXIT Act, to waive environmental permits to improve border security Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 2862, the EXIT Act, introduced by Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.). The legislation would allow for the waiver of all environmental permits needed to strengthen border security. It would also increase border crossing tunnel detection.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 1626 to reimburse states for helping with border security efforts Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 1626, the State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas). The legislation would reimburse states up to $2.5 billion for state-level efforts to secure the border.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8356 to reform the Flores Settlement Agreement Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 8356, the Flores Settlement Update and Establishment Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas). The legislation would allow for children who cross the border illegally to be detained for up to 120 days, requires DNA testing for family members, requires HHS to determine the immigration status of UAC sponsors, and requires that sponsors be a first or second degree relative.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8952 to allow DHS Secretary to block admissions to the U.S. Rep. Crenshaw 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 9050 to make border spotting illegal Rep. Crenshaw 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 1707 to build additional border roads Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 1707, the Border Visibility and Security Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The bill would allow for the construction of border roads along the Southern border.

2020: Voted against H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act, to preserve border security Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). The legislation would require adequate time to access counsel for all aliens referred for secondary inspection at ports of entry. In doing so, it would slow down processing at ports of entry and redirect resources that could otherwise be used for border security.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3056 to strengthen border security and interior enforcement Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 3056, the Border Crisis Supplemental Appropriations Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), that would provide additional funding for Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Health and Human Services to address the 2019 border surge.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 796, the Savings Through Security Act, introduced by Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), to strengthen border security Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 796, the Savings Through Security Act of 2019. This legislation would appropriate $5.7 billion for border security.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Crenshaw 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. 07) Rep. Crenshaw 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.)

Rep. Crenshaw co-sponsored 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.)

2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Crenshaw 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Crenshaw co-sponsored 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.

2024: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Rep. Crenshaw 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.

2023: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Crenshaw 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. Crenshaw 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. 1394 to expand expedited removal
Rep. Crenshaw 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.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Crenshaw 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. Crenshaw 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. 9470 to expand expedited removal Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 9470 introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would expand expedited removal to cover illegal aliens across the country, not just within the border region.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8943 to strengthen penalties Rep. Crenshaw 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3056 to strengthen border security and interior enforcement Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 3056, the Border Crisis Supplemental Appropriations Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), that would provide additional funding for Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Health and Human Services to address the 2019 border surge.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 2187 to weaken the Visa Waiver Program Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.R. 2187, the JOLT Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), to weaken the Visa Waiver Program. The legislation would simplify the VWP visa-refusal and overstay rate numbers and allow all VWP requirements to be waived if certain other requirements are met. It also allows Canadian retirees to permanently resettle in the United States, although it does not allow them to work.

2019: Voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted in favor of H.R. 1158, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Crenshaw voted in favor of H.R. 1158, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, that provides funding for the federal government for FY2020. H.R. 1158 effectively prohibits ICE from cooperating with Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs).

2019: Voted against H.R. 3401, the border crisis supplemental funding bill that would have facilitated the continued trafficking of children along the Southern border Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 3401 on the House floor. The bill failed to include payroll funding for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who are dealing with the ongoing border crisis. The bill also lacked funding for additional detention space and failed to address the root causes of the border surge, guaranteeing the need for future spending bills.

2019: Voted against H.R. 6 to oppose weakening enforcement on House floor Rep. Crenshaw voted against H.R. 6 on the House floor that would have granted amnesty to approximately 3.6 million illegal aliens. The legislation would grant amnesty to approximately to illegal aliens prima facia, meaning it suspends interior enforcement during the time the amnesty is being granted. The bill passed the House by a vote on 237-to-187.

2019: Voted against the omnibus spending bill, H.J. Res. 31, to weaken interior enforcement Sen. Crenshaw voted against H.J.Res. 31, the omnibus spending bill. The bill reduces the funding for detention beds used by ICE to detain criminal aliens and recent illegal border crossers. It also provides protection from enforcement and removal for the illegal-alien sponsors and their families of unaccompanied alien children who cross the border illegally. Further, it prevents the hiring of any new ICE agents for Enforcement and Removal Operations.

2023: Sponsored H.Res. 8 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Crenshaw cosponsored H.Res. 8 introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). Passage of the resolution would impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his mishandling of the 2021-23 border crisis.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 661 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Rep. Crenshaw 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. 725 to reimburse border states for border security
Rep. Crenshaw sponsored H.R. 725, the Reimbursing Border Communities Act, introduced by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas). The legislation would allow for the reimbursement of border state enforcement efforts.