Rep. Gill 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.

Rep. Gill 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.

Rep. Gill co-sponsored the Stopping Border Surges Act (H.R. 116) to prevent future border surges.
The Stopping Border Surges Act (by Andy Biggs, AZ) would close the UAC loophole to allow Unaccompanied Alien Children from non-contiguous countries to be returned to their home nations, allow DHS to detain family units who are apprehended after crossing the border illegally, and strengthen the credible fear standard to make it more in line with the asylum standard.
 

Rep. Gill 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. Gill 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.

Rep. Gill 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.
 

Rep. Gill 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.
 

Rep. Gill co-sponsored the Stopping Border Surges Act (H.R. 116) to limit amnesties for UACs.
The Stopping Border Surges Act (by Andy Biggs, AZ) would clarify status for the Special Immigrant Juvenile visa reducing the number of UACs who will receive an amnesty after crossing the border illegally.
 

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

Rep. Gill 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.)

Rep. Gill 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.

Rep. Gill 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).
 

Rep. Gill co-sponsored the Deporting Fraudsters Act (H.R. 1958) to make defrauding the government a deportable offense.

The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025 (by David Taylor, R-OH) would make aliens who defraud the government and unlawfully receive public assistance inadmissible and deportable.
 

Rep. Gill 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. Gill 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. Gill 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. Gill co-sponsored the Ending Catch and Release Act (H.R. 57) to end parole abuse and reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP).
The Ending Catch and Release Act (by Andy Biggs, R-AZ) would end the use of parole for illegal aliens in detention, essentially locking in mandatory detention for all illegal border crossers or a return to the Remain in Mexico policy.

Rep. Gill voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) in the House Budget Committee 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 committee 21-16, setting up a House floor vote).

Rep. Gill 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. Gill 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. Gill 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. Gill co-sponsored the FIRM Act (H.R. 1220) to increase visa fees for recalcitrant nations.

The FIRM Act (by Ann Wagner, R-MO) would increase visa fees for citizens of nations who refuse to take back deported nationals.
 

Rep. Gill 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. Gill 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.
 

Rep. Gill co-sponsored the Sanctuary City Accountability Act (H.R. 1928) to hold sanctuary cities accountable for crimes committed by illegal aliens.

The Sanctuary City Accountability Act (by Darrell Issa, R-CA) would permit victims of illegal alien crime to bring a civil action against a sanctuary locality when the illegal alien benefitted from sanctuary policies.

Rep. Gill co-sponsored the Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 251) to require all employers to use E-Verify to verifying hiring eligibility.
The Legal Workforce Act (by Ken Calvert, R-CA) would require most employers to begin using the E-Verify system for all new hires within two years. Further, the legislation would increase fines for employers who knowingly hire illegal workers and would require the Social Security Administration to notify employers when a Social Security number is used multiple times.

Rep. Gill voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) in the House Budget Committee 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 committee 21-16, setting up a House floor vote).

Rep. Gill 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. Gill co-sponsored the Protect Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875) to make DUI/DWI a deportable offense.
The Protect 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. Gill 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. Gill 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. Gill 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.)

Rep. Gill 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.)