100%
A+
Reduce Chain Migration
64 out of 64 Total Points
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Gonzales 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.
100%
A+
Reduce Visa Lottery
5 out of 5 Total Points
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Gonzales 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.
42%
C-
Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
88 out of 205.5 Total Points
2023: Sponsored H.R. 1787 to expand the P visa program
Rep. Gonzales 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.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 4367 to expand the H-2 visa programs
Rep. Gonzales voted in favor of H.R. 4367, introduced by Rep. David Joyce (R-Ohio), during the committee markup. The legislation would provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2024. The legislation would allow the H-2A agricultural guest worker program, used to fill temporary and/or seasonal jobs, to be used for year round jobs. Further, the legislation would allow returning workers to be exempt from the annual cap of 66,000 for FY2024. The H-2B visa program is used to fill non-agricultural, temporary and/or seasonal jobs. The legislation, as introduced, expanded the H-2B visa program in perpetuity.
2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Gonzales 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.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 3897, the H-2B Returning Worker Exception Act, to increase low-skilled guest workers Rep. Gonzales sponsored H.R. 3897, the H-2B Returning Worker Exception Act, introduced by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas). The legislation would exempt H-2B returning workers from the previous three years from the annual cap. This would add approximately 198,000 H-2B workers each year.
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Gonzales 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. Gonzales 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.
73%
B
Refugees & Asylees
10 out of 13.6 Total Points
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Gonzales 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 3985 to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Gonzales 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.
99%
A+
Reduce Amnesty Enticements
1406.5 out of 1410.4 Total Points
2024: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Gonzales 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.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Gonzales 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: Sponsored H.R. 4276 to grant amnesty to Hong Kongers Rep. Gonzales 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. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Gonzales 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. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Gonzales 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. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Gonzales 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.
No Action
End Birthright Citizenship
100%
A+
Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
2.5 out of 2.5 Total Points
2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Gonzales 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: Sponsored H.R. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Gonzales 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. Gonzales 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.
89%
A-
Strengthen Border Security
17.5 out of 19.5 Total Points
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Gonzales 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. 2794 to strengthen border security
Rep. Gonzales sponsored H.R. 2794, the Border Reinforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.). The legislation would strengthen border security and become part of H.R. 2 passed by the House of Representatives to end the border crisis and prevent future border surges. The legislation would restart construction of border wall funding that's been approved and appropriated for by Congress and clarify the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to require physical border structures along 900 miles of the border. The legislation would also defund any efforts within DHS and the NGOs that help to resettle illegal border crossers to the interior of the country.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 163 to make border improvements
Rep. Gonzales 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.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 1707 to build additional border roads Rep. Gonzales 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.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 6673 to increase border security funding Rep. Gonzales sponsored H.R. 6673, introduced by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas). The legislation would authorize funding for Operation Stonegarden that assists states who help with border security. It would also provide funding for new technology and equipment.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 1626 to reimburse states for helping with border security efforts Rep. Gonzales 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. 7757 to provide more funding for processing illegal border crossers Rep. Gonzales sponsored H.R. 7757, the Emergency Migration Response Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.). The legislation would appropriate funds to respond to massive border surges. In all likelihood, funds would be used to process and release the illegal aliens more quickly.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 7458 to extend Title 42 due to the COVID-19 pandemic Rep. Gonzales 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. Gonzales 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.
100%
A+
Strengthen Interior Enforcement
24 out of 24 Total Points
2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Gonzales 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: Cosponsored H.R. 9920 to add certain sex crimes to list of deportable offenses
Rep. Gonzales cosponsored H.R. 9920, the Be GONE Act, introduced by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.). The legislation would add sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence to the aggravated felony list.
2024: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Rep. Gonzales 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. Gonzales 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. Gonzales 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: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Gonzales 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.
2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Gonzales 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.
100%
A+
Leadership/Other Actions
0.25 out of 0.25 Total Points
2023: Sponsored H.R. 661 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Rep. Gonzales 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.