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Support Great Solutions
4 out of 5 Total Points
E-Verify (GS)
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify
Rep. Miller voted in favor of H.R. 2 that requires all employers to use E-Verify.
Rep. Miller has yet to sponsor legislation that would require employers to use E-Verify.
Visa Lottery (GS)
Rep. Miller has not sponsored H.R. 1100 to end the Visa Lottery.
Asylum (GS)
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to end asylum abuse
Rep. Miller voted in favor of H.R. 2 to significantly reduce asylum fraud.
Rep. has not sponsored legislation to significantly reduce Asylum and Refugee Fraud.
Chain Migration (GS)
2024: Sponsored, H.R. 7833, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, to end chain migration.
Birthright (GS)
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to restrict Birthright Citizenship
2023: Rep. Miller co-sponsored H.R. 6612 to end birthright citizenship
Workers (GS)
Rep. Miller did not act to reform visa categories than undermine American workers
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Reduce Chain Migration
3 out of 3 Total Points
2024: Sponsored, H.R. 7833, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, to end chain migration
Rep. Miller cosponsored H.R. 7833, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.). The legislation would end family chain migration by eliminating the adult siblings of U.S. citizens and adult children of U.S. citizens categories. The bill would also eliminate green cards for parents of U.S. citizens, but still allow parents to live in the country with renewable visas. The bill would reduce legal immigration by more than 300,000 per year and was a recommendation of the Barbara Jordan Commission.
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Reduce Visa Lottery
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Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
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Refugees & Asylees
50 out of 50 Total Points
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to end asylum fraud
Rep. Miller 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. 597 to close several asylum loopholes
Rep. Miller 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.
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Miller sponsored 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Miller 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. 194 to require a joint resolution to establish annual refugee cao
Rep. Miller sponsored H.R. 194, the SECURE America Act, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.). The legislation would require a joint resolution passed by Congress each year to set the refugee cap. Further, it would require DHS and FBI background checks, including an ""assimilation likelihood screening"", prior to refugee admission.
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Reduce Amnesty Enticements
8 out of 8 Total Points
2024: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Miller 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. Miller 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Miller sponsored 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Miller 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.
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Limit Birthright Citizenship
11 out of 11 Total Points
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to restrict Birthright Citizenship
Rep. Miller 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. Miller co-sponsored H.R. 6612, the “Birthright Citizenship Act of 2023,” introduced by Rep. Brian Babbin (R-TX). 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.
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Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
2.5 out of 2.5 Total Points
2023: Sponsored H.R. 486 to prevent illegal aliens from voting in DC
Rep. Miller sponsored H.R. 486 introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The legislation would block federal funds from being used to allow non-citizens to vote in D.C.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 149 to block funds for states that allow illegal-alien voting
Rep. Miller 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: Sponsored S. 194 to block federal funds to states that allow illegal aliens to vote
Sen. Miller sponsored S. 194, the Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act, introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). The legislation would block all federal funds to states or localities that allow noncitizens to vote in elections.
2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Miller 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.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Miller 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.
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Strengthen Border Security
56.5 out of 56.5 Total Points
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7739 to apply the MPP to Canada
Rep. Miller co-sponsored H.R. 7739, the Remain in Canada Act, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Tex.). This legislation would establish an MPP program for Canada, preventing aliens from entering illegally from Canada and being released.
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to secure the border
Rep. Miller 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. 597 to overhaul the Flores Settlement Agreement
Rep. Miller 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.
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Miller sponsored 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Miller 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. 164 to provide funding for the border wall
Rep. Miller 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. 989 to require completion of the border wall
Rep. Miller 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. 336 to require border wall construction
Rep. Miller 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: Sponsored H.R. 778 to make aliens on the terror watchlist inadmissible
Rep. Miller 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. 114 to fund the border wall
Rep. Miller sponsored H.R. 114, the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would establish a fund for constructing the border wall that's funded through a tax on remittances to every country, among other things.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 86 to end parole abuse, reinstate MPP
Rep. Miller sponsored H.R. 86, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would end the use of parole for illegal aliens in detention, essentially locking in mandatory detention for all illegal border crossers or a return to the Remain in Mexico policy.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 29 to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers
Rep. Miller 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.
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Strengthen Interior Enforcement
54.5 out of 54.5 Total Points
2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Miller 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. Miller 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: Coponsored H.R. 7580 to strengthen overall interior enforcement
Rep. Miller cosponsored H.R. 7580, the Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.). The legislation would strengthen interior enforcement by reaffirming DHS authority to issue detainers for all aliens it has reason to believe are removable and prioritizing support for local jurisdictions that cooperate with immigration enforcement.
2024: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Rep. Miller 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. Miller 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: Sponsored H.R. 597 to block funding for sanctuary jurisdictions
Rep. Miller 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.
2023: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Miller 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Miller sponsored 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Miller 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. Miller 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. 1394 to expand expedited removal
Rep. Miller 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: Sponsored H.R. 780 to block federal assistance to sanctuary cities
Rep. Miller 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. 778 to make aliens on the terror watchlist inadmissible
Rep. Miller 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. 777 to criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Miller 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 S. 160 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Sen. Miller sponsored S. 160, Sarah's Law, introduced by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). The legislation would require the detention of aliens who are charged with a crime that resulted in the death of serious bodily injury of another person.
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Leadership/Other Actions
4.5 out of 4.5 Total Points
2023: Sponsored H.R. 552 to defund U.N. mass immigration efforts
Rep. Miller 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).
2023: Sponsored H.Res. 89 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Miller H.Res. 89 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). Passage of the resolution would impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his mishandling of the 2021-23 border crisis.
2023: Sponsored H.Res. 8 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Miller 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. Miller 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.