Took Strong Positive Action for Support Great Solutions

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

Took Strong Positive Action 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

Took Strong Positive Action for Strengthen Border Security

Took Strong Positive Action for Strengthen Interior Enforcement

2022: Sponsored H.R. 2219 to require DNA testing at the border Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 2219, the End Child Trafficking Now Act, introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas). The legislation would require DNA tests of minors caught crossing the border illegally to determine familial relationship unless documentary evidence of familial relationships is presented. It would also criminalize passing off someone elses child as your own.

2022: Sponsored H.Res. 928 Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.Res. 928 introduced by Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.). The resolution would call on the President to release border and enforcement data.

2022: Sponsored H.Res. 1002 to remove V.P. Harris from head of the immigration task force Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.Res. 1002 introduced by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas). The resolution would express that its the sense of the House that Vice Pres. Kamala Harris should be removed as head of the immigration task force.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 4792 to block Chinese nationals from certain visa programs Rep. Cawthorn 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6592 to require notification to states before resettling illegal aliens Rep. Cawthorn 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6522 to block funds for resettling illegal aliens Rep. Cawthorn 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.

2021: Sponsored H.J.Res 50 to officially recognize the border surge of 2021 Rep. Cawthorn 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5831 to notify states when resettling foreign nationals Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 5831, the Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas). The legislation would require that DHS notify states about their intent to notify states when they plan to house UACs, refugees, parolees, or other non-asylee aliens within the state.

2021: Sponsored H.Res. 676 Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.Res. 676 introduced by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas). The resolution would call on the Biden Administration to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, otherwise known as Remain in Mexico.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 6665 to prioritize border security Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 6665, the USB Act, introduced by Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.). The legislation would limit the number of armed forced deployed to the Ukraine to the number deployed to the U.S. Southern border.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7595 to re-establish the VOICE office at ICE Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 7595, the Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act, introduced by Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.). The legislation would re-establish the VOICE office at ICE that provides support to victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens.

2021: Sponsored H.Res. 314 Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.Res. 314 introduced by Rep. Fred Keller (R-Pa.). The resolution would comment U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for their service during the border crisis.

2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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: Sponsored H.R. 6206 to reduce high-skill foreign worker competition Rep. Cawthorn 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.

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

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8382 to reduce asylum fraud Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 8382, the Migrant Protection Protocols Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Carols Jimenez (R-Fla.). The legislation would codify the Trump Administrations Remain in Mexico policy that required that asylum seekers without a valid visa be returned to the country they entered from until their asylum hearing.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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: Sponsored H.R. 5895 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 5895, the Ending Payments to Non-American Citizens Act, introduced by Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.). The legislation would block payments to illegal aliens who were allegedly separated during the Trump Administration.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8230 to increase border security Rep. Cawthorn 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. 1707 to build additional border roads Rep. Cawthorn 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.

2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Cawthorn 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. Cawthorn 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: Cosponsored H.R. 506 to strengthen overall interior enforcement 

Rep. Cawthorn cosponsored H.R. 506, 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3484 to strengthen immigration enforcement Rep. Cawthorn cosponsored H.R. 3484, introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.). The legislation would block Federal discretionary funds to states that provide assistance to illegal aliens.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7507 to block entries for citizens from recalcitrant countries Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 7507 introduced by Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.). The legislation would require the feds to block the admittance of nationals from recalcitrant countries.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 4630 to block funds for flying illegal border crossers on commercial flights Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 4630, the No Fly for Illegals Act, introduced by Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.). The legislation would block funds for using commercial airlines to fly illegal aliens throughout the country, with some restrictions.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 5759 to add certain sex crimes to list of deportable offenses 

Rep. Cawthorn 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: Sponsored H.R. 4796 to strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Cawthorn sponsored H.R. 4796, the Empowering Law Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.). The legislation would recognize the inherent authority of state and local law enforcement to investigate, identify, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens in the United States. Further, the legislation would require a public register listing all aliens with final orders of removal, shorten removal timelines, and grant immunity for state and local law enforcement carrying out immigration law, among other things.