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Reduce Chain Migration
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2024: Sponsored, H.R. 7833, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, to end chain migration
Rep. Ogles 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
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2023: Sponsored H.R. 1100 to end the Visa Lottery
Rep. Ogles sponsored H.R. 1100, the SAFE for America Act, introduced by Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.). The legislation would end the visa lottery that issues 55,000 green cards each year through a random lottery. Green cards are awarded with little regard to a recipient's educational attainment or workforce skills. Ending the program was a recommendation of the last bipartisan Congressional immigration commission chaired by Barbara Jordan.
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Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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118th Congress (2023-2024)
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Refugees & Asylees
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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2025: Co-sponsored H.R. 551 to require the Remain in Mexico policy
Rep. Ogles co-sponsored H.R. 551, the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act, introduced by Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX). The legislation would require the Migrant Protection Protocols, commonly referred to last the Remain in Mexico policy, that requires that all illegal border crossers, including asylum seekers, remain in Mexico until their immigration hearing.
118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to end asylum fraud
Rep. Ogles 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Ogles 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. 597 to close several asylum loopholes
Rep. Ogles 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.
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Reduce Amnesty Enticements
119th Congress (2025-2026)
A (94%)
2025: Voted in favor of H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, to make the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Ogles voted in favor of H.R. 29, 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.
2025: Co-sponsored H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, to make the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Ogles co-sponsored H.R. 29, 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.
118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2024: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Ogles 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. Ogles 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Ogles 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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End Birthright Citizenship
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to restrict Birthright Citizenship
Rep. Ogles 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. Ogles sponsored H.R. 6612, the “Birthright Citizenship Act of 2023,” introduced by Rep. Brian Babbin (R-Texas). 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
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Ogles 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.R. 149 to block funds for states that allow illegal-alien voting
Rep. Ogles 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.
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Strengthen Border Security
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7739 to apply the MPP to Canada
Rep. Ogles 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. Ogles 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: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Ogles 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. 29 to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers
Rep. Ogles 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.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 597 to overhaul the Flores Settlement Agreement
Rep. Ogles 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.
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Strengthen Interior Enforcement
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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2025: Voted in favor of H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Ogles voted in favor of H.R. 29, 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.
2025: Co-sponsored H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Ogles co-sponsored H.R. 29, 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.
118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Ogles 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. Ogles 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. Ogles 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.
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Ogles 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.
2023: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Ogles 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. Ogles 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. 597 to block funding for sanctuary jurisdictions
Rep. Ogles 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.
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Leadership/Other Actions
119th Congress (2025-2026)
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118th Congress (2023-2024)
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2023: Sponsored H.Res. 89 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Ogles 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.R. 661 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Rep. Ogles 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.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 552 to defund U.N. mass immigration efforts
Rep. Ogles 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).