41%
C-
Challenge Status Quo and Support Great Solutions
119th Congress (2025-2026) Support Great Solutions
F- (0%)
118th Congress (2023-2024) Support Great Solutions
C- (40%)
117th Congress (2021-2022) Challenge Status Quo
B+ (83%)
100%
A+
Reduce Chain Migration
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Chain Migration
no action
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Chain Migration
no action
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Chain Migration
A+ (100%)
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Ellzey 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
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Visa Lottery
no action
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Visa Lottery
no action
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Visa Lottery
A+ (100%)
2022: Sponsored H.R. 6706 to end the visa lottery Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.R. 6706, the ALIEN Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would eliminate the visa lottery, which awards 55,000 green cards each year to foreign nationals with no regard to skills or family connections. Further, the legislation would increase penalties for visa overstays, codify the Trump administrations asylum rule, and eliminate inadmissibility waivers.
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Ellzey 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.
50%
C
Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
no action
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
F- (0%)
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 4367 to expand the H-2 visa programs
Rep. Ellzey 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.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
A+ (100%)
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Ellzey 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 against H.R. 2471 to block increases in H-2B and EB-5 visas Rep. Ellzey 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.
67%
B-
Refugees & Asylees
119th Congress (2025-2026) Refugees & Asylees
A+ (100%)
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act (H.R. 551) to require asylum seekers to remain in a contiguous country while their cases are adjudicated.
The Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act (by Roger Williams, R-TX) mandates the return of aliens arriving from a contiguous country pending their proceedings.
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the REMAIN in Mexico Act (H.R. 273) to require DHS to reimplement the Migration Protection Protocols.
The REMAIN in Mexico Act (by Brandon Gill, R-TX) restores the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP or Remain in Mexico) policy as it was created by the Trump Administration. Bill requires technical amendments.
118th Congress (2023-2024) Refugees & Asylees
A+ (100%)
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Refugees & Asylees
F (6%)
2021: Voted in favor of H.R. 3985 to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Ellzey 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.
100%
A+
Reduce Amnesty Enticements
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Amnesty Enticements
A (94%)
2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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.)
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Amnesty Enticements
A+ (100%)
2024: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Ellzey 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: 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. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Amnesty Enticements
A+ (100%)
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Ellzey 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
Limit Birthright Citizenship
119th Congress (2025-2026) Limit Birthright Citizenship
no action
118th Congress (2023-2024) Limit Birthright Citizenship
no action
117th Congress (2021-2022) Limit Birthright Citizenship
no action
100%
A+
Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
A+ (100%)
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to restrict access to federal benefits and tax remittances.
The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) prevents illegal aliens and other temporary noncitizens (DACA and TPS recipients, parolees, asylees, et al.) from accessing certain federally-funded benefits and imposes a 5% tax on all remittances to foreign countries. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) to require states to verify the citizenship status of voters.
The SAVE Act (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would require states to verify the citizenship status of individuals registering to vote in federal elections and to remove non-citizens currently on voter rolls. (The bill passed the House 220-208 and proceeds to the Senate for consideration).
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
no action
2023: Sponsored H.R. 486 to prevent illegal aliens from voting in DC
Rep. Ellzey 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. 192 to prohibit noncitizen voting in DC
Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.R. 192 introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas). The legislation would block non-citizens from voting in the District of Columbia.
2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Ellzey 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.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
no action
2021: Sponsored H.R. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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+
Strengthen Border Security
119th Congress (2025-2026) Strengthen Border Security
A+ (100%)
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the State Border Security Assistance Act (H.R. 3464) to reimburse states for border security efforts.
The State Border Security Assistance Act (Chip Roy, R-TX) would reimburse states for efforts to secure the U.S. - Mexico border.
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund border security.
The Senate-amended FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides between $175 - 200 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The resolution passed the House 216-214 and the Senate 51-48).
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the Reimbursing Border Communities Act (H.R. 2128) to reimburse border localities for border security expenses.
The Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025 (by Ronny Jackson, R-TX) would reimburse border communities for expenses incurred while securing the U.S. - Mexico border, with the maximum grant being $500,000 per annum and the maximum yearly outlay under the act being $25 million.
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 35) to make evading CBP a criminal offense.
The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (by Juan Ciscomani, R-AZ) makes it a criminal offense to evade CBP or other authorities assisting CBP using a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the border. Those convicted, and who are unlawfully present, are permanently ineligible for legal status, including asylum. (The bill passed 264-155 and will be considered by the Senate.)
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the Border Safety and Security Act (H.R. 318) to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers.
The Border Safety and Security Act of 2025 (by Chip Roy, R-TX) 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.
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund border security.
The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) is the first step towards passing the House proposal to provide $200 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The resolution passed the House 217-215, setting up a conference with the Senate).
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the State Border Security Reimbursement Act (H.R. 424) to reimburse states for immigration enforcement activities.
The State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025 (by Dan Crenshaw, R-TX) would reimburse states up to $2.5 billion for state-level efforts to secure the border.
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 35) to make evading CBP a criminal offense.
The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (by Juan Ciscomani, R-AZ) makes it a criminal offense to evade CBP or other authorities assisting CBP using a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the border. Those convicted, and who are unlawfully present, are permanently ineligible for legal status, including asylum.
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the Border Security Investment Act (H.R. 445) to tax remittances to create a border security trust fund.
The Border Security Investment Act (Nathaniel Moran, R-TX) would create a border security trust fund by taxing remittances sent to the top 5 illegal immigration-producing countries.
118th Congress (2023-2024) Strengthen Border Security
A+ (100%)
2023: Sponsored H.R. 2794 to strengthen border security
Rep. Ellzey 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: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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. 712 to reimburse border states for border security costs
Rep. Ellzey 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. 163 to make border improvements
Rep. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Strengthen Border Security
A+ (100%)
2022: Sponsored H.R. 8356 to reform the Flores Settlement Agreement Rep. Ellzey 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.J.Res. 82 to disapprove of lax asylum rule Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.J.Res. 82 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The Joint Resolution would provide Congressional disapproval to the Biden Administrations proposed rule to have USCIS asylum officers make final asylum determinations at the border instead of an immigration judge. Should it go into effect, the likely result would be a significant increase in approved fraudulent asylum cases.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 7772 to reduce border surges Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.R. 7772, the Border Safety and Security Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The legislation would require the DHS Secretary to suspend the entry inadmissible aliens at the border if necessary to achieve operational control. Further, it would require the suspension of entry of aliens during any period in which the Secretary cannot detain such aliens or place them into expedited removal proceedings.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 8759 to provide assistance for the border surge Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.R. 8759, the Bureaucrats to the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.). The legislation would require that any new IRS agents hired as directed by the Build Back Better Act spend 30 days along the border assisting CBP and ICE with the border surge.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 6706 to increase border security Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.R. 6706, the ALIEN Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would codify the Trump administrations asylum rules to discourage border surges. It would also eliminate the use of waivers for inadmissible aliens. Additionally, it would end the visa lottery and increase penalties for visa overstays.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 1626 to reimburse states for helping with border security efforts Rep. Ellzey 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.
100%
A+
Strengthen Interior Enforcement
119th Congress (2025-2026) Strengthen Interior Enforcement
A+ (100%)
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (H.R. 2056) to require Washington, D.C. to comply with immigration detainers.
The District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (by Clay Higgins, R-LA) would require Washington, D.C. to share immigration status with federal authorities and to comply with ICE immigration detainers. (The legislation passed 224-194.)
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to fund interior enforcement.
The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $80 billion for interior enforcement, including funding for 10,000 additional ICE officers, 100,000 additional beds, additional prosecutors and immigration judges, and funds to apply expedited removal to any alien inadmissible on criminal or security grounds. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund interior enforcement.
The Senate-amended FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides between $175 - 200 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The resolution passed the House 216-214 and the Senate 51-48).
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund interior enforcement.
The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) is the first step towards passing the House proposal to provide $200 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The resolution passed the House 217-215, setting up a conference with the Senate).
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored Sarah's Law (H.R. 578) to require the detention of aliens charged with a crime resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.
Sarah's Law (by Randy Feenstra, R-IA) requires the detention of aliens who have been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person. The legislation also calls for DHS to notify the victim/victim's family of relevant immigration and criminal history of the accused.
Rep. Ellzey co-sponsored the No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. 205) to prevent sanctuary cities from benefiting from Congressional earmarks.
The No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act Act (by Beth van Duyne, R-TX) prohibits sanctuary localities that do not cooperate with ICE from benefiting from Congressional earmarks. In FY 2024, more than $14 billion in funds were earmarked, with more than half of that going to states and localities.
2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Ellzey 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.)
Rep. Ellzey voted in favor of the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (H.R. 30) to make various forms of domestic abuse a deportable offense.
The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (by Nancy Mace, SC) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they. are convicted of or have admitted to various crimes, including domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, sexual offenses, and violations of certain protection orders. (The bill passed 274-145 and has not yet been considered by the Senate.)
2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Ellzey 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.)
118th Congress (2023-2024) Strengthen Interior Enforcement
A+ (100%)
2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Ellzey 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Rep. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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. Ellzey 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.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Strengthen Interior Enforcement
A+ (100%)
2022: Sponsored H.R. 7983 to reduce Child Smuggling at the Border Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.R. 7983 introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas). The legislation would require the collection of biometric data at the border and require background checks for all sponsors of Unaccompanied Alien Children with the requirement that those without lawful immigration status will get referred to DHS for removal proceedings.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 6706 to end the visa lottery Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.R. 6706, the ALIEN Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would increase penalties for visa overstays and eliminate inadmissibility waivers. Further, it would eliminate the visa lottery and codify the Trump administrations asylum rule to discourage border surges.
100%
A+
Leadership/Other Actions
119th Congress (2025-2026) Leadership/Other Actions
no action
118th Congress (2023-2024) Leadership/Other Actions
no action
2023: Sponsored H.Res. 8 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Ellzey 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. 672 to tax remittances
Rep. Ellzey sponsored H.R. 672, the Border Security Investment Act, introduced by Rep. Nathanial Moran (R-Texas). The legislation would tax all remittances to the top 5 home countries from which illegal aliens arrived in the previous year. The funds would be used to create a state reimbursement and border security trust fund for states that assist in the enforcement of illegal immigration and border security.