2025: (Feb. 12) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the SAFE Act (H.R. 1241) to end the visa lottery.

The SAFE Act (by Mike Collins, GA) would eliminated the visa lottery, which raffles off 55,000 green cards each year without regard to employment skills or family ties.

2025: (Mar. 25) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act (H.R. 2315) to end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.

The Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act (by Paul Gosar, R-AZ) would end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program that  provides incentives for employers to hire foreign students from U.S. colleges for up to 36 months instead of American graduates.

2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Ogles 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.

2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the No Asylum for Criminals Act (H.R. 1312) to block convicted criminal aliens from asylum.

The No Asylum for Criminals Act (by Mark Harris, R-NC) would block criminal aliens from qualifying for asylum.

2025: (Feb. 06) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the RULES Act (H.R. 871) to limit asylum applications to ports of entry.

The RULES Act (by Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL) requires asylum applications be lodged at ports of entry and requires applicants to be detained until their cases are heard.

2025: (Feb. 05) Rep. Ogles 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.

2025: (Jun. 27) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the SAFER at the Border Act (H.R. 4234) to amnesty dangerous illegal aliens.

The Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act (by Nick Langworthy, R-FL) would prohibit the granting of parole (a form of amnesty) to dangerous illegal aliens, including those on criminal or terrorism watchlists. 

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

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Ogles 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.)

2025: (Feb. 24) Rep. Ogles 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.

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Ogles 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).

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Ogles 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).
 

2025: (Jul. 03) Rep. Ogles voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) to fund border security.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $170 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The bill passed the Senate 51-50 and later passed the House 218-214).

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Ogles voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to fund border security.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $70 billion for border security efforts, including $46.5 for the border wall. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Ogles 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).

2025: (Mar. 06) Rep. Ogles 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.)

2025: (Feb. 26) Rep. Ogles 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.

2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Ogles 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).

2025: (Aug. 21) Rep. Ogles voted in favor of the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875) to make DUI/DWI a deportable offense.

The Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (by Barry Moore, AL) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they have a DUI/DWI conviction. The legislation will be considered by the Senate. (The bill passed 246-160 and will be considered by the Senate.)

2025: (Aug. 19) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act (H.R. 5005) to fully defund sanctuary cities.

The Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025 (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would prevent any federal funding being expended or allocated to sanctuary jurisdictions.  The legislation would also require DHS to create a public online database of sanctuary cities and states.

2025: (Jul. 03) Rep. Ogles voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) to fund interior enforcement.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $170 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The bill passed the House 218-214, after passing the Senate 51-50).

2025: (Jun. 24) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the Protect RAIL Act (H.R. 4092) to make cargo theft a deportable offense.

The Protect RAIL Act (by Paul Gosar, R-AZ) would make those convicted of stealing from interstate and foreign commerce (from rail, trucks, et al.) deportable from and inadmissible to the United States. 

2025: (Jun. 16) Rep. Ogles 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.)

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Ogles 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).

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Ogles 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).

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the Safeguarding American Property Act (H.R. 2708) to require mandatory detention for certain property crimes.

The Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025 (by Troy Downing, R-MT) would require the detention of aliens who commit trespassing, vandalism, or arson.

2025: (Mar. 06) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the Deportation Compliance Act (H.R. 1953) to eliminate foreign aid for nations who refuse to accept deported citizens.

The Deportation Compliance Act (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would halt foreign aid for nations who refuse to accept citizens of that nation who the United States seeks to deport.
 

2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Ogles 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).

2025: (Feb. 11) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the Deport Alien Gang Members Act (H.R. 175) to make gang association a deportable offense.

The Deport Alien Gang Members Act (by Tom McClintock, CA) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if there is reason to believe that an individual is or was a criminal gang member or has aided such a group's illegal activities.

2025: (Feb. 11) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the 287(g) Program Protection Act (H.R. 756) to lock in 287(g) agreements.

The 287(g) Program Protection Act (by Michael Cloud, R-TX) would lock in 287(g) agreements by making them more difficult to terminate or deny without cause. The 287(g) program allows local law enforcement to partner with the federal government in the enforcement of immigration laws.

2025: (Feb. 10) Rep. Ogles 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.

2025: (Feb. 06) Rep. Ogles co-sponsored the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875) to make DUI/DWI a deportable offense.

The Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (by Barry Moore, AL) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they have a DUI/DWI conviction.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Ogles 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. 16) Rep. Ogles 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. Ogles 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.)

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Ogles 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.)

2025: (Jan. 03) Rep. Ogles sponsored the SEND THEM BACK Act (H.R. 190) to mandate expedited removal of illegal aliens.

The SEND THEM BACK Act (by Andy Ogles, R-TN) Applies expedited removal to all illegal aliens that entered on or after January 20, 2021.  This legislation does not apply to active-duty service members.