2023: Sponsored H.R. 3194 to double chain migration
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3194, the U.S. Citizenship Act, introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). The legislation would shift spouses and minor children of legal permanent residents to the unlimited immediate family category. Additionally, it expands all other areas of legal immigration, resulting in an increase of nearly 300,000 chain migration green cards each year.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7374 to expand legal immigration Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 7374, the Jumpstart Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would recapture and issue all the so-called unused green cards since 1991 from both the employment-based and family-preference green card categories. It would also recapture and issue unused Visa Lottery green cards.

2021: Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Lofgren 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3524 to increase asylum claims Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3524, the Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), that would create 100,000 new green cards each year for five years for asylees from the Northern Triangle countries. The bill does provide funding for additional immigration judges on the border.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3799, the Reuniting Families Act, to increase legal immigration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3799, the Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.). The legislation would exempt certain family-preference immigrants from numerical limitations and increase annual caps on all adult family-preference categories. The bill would also repeal per-country caps, repeal the 3- and 10-year bars for admission, and increase the visa lottery by 25,000.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 4944, the Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) to increase chain migration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4944, the Reuniting Families Act. This legislation would increase the cap for unmarried sons and daughters of citizens from 23,400 per year to 127,200 per year, increase the cap for married sons and daughters of citizens from 23,400 to 80,640, and increases the siblings cap from 65,000 to 191,520. The bill would also eliminate the per-country caps.

2017: Cosponsored the American Promise Act, introduced by Rep. Nydia Velazquez, to increase chain migration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4253, the American Promise Act. This legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 300,000 illegal aliens who have received Temporary Protected Status, thereby allowing them to sponsor their immediate family for green cards. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.).

2016: Cosponsored legislation to drastically increase immigration numbers Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4798, the Reuniting Families Act. This legislation would recapture unused family-based and employment based visas from 1992-2015 to help clear out the backlog of more than 4 million foreign citizens and make massive increases to chain migration categories.

2005-2006: Cosponsored bill that contains provision to increase chain migration (Sensenbrenner)
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3402. Title IX of H.R. 3402 loosens the rules governing visas for victims of trafficking and domestic violence and their families, resulting in an increase in chain migration. The primary sponsor was Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.).

2004: Cosponsored SOLVE Act to increase chain migration (Gutierrez).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4262, a bill to increase chain migration by increasing the number of family visas and exempting from the family-based visa ceiling all immediate relatives. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) was the primary sponsor.

2003-2004: Voted against an amendment (King) to require legal residence for citizenship granted for military service.
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against the King Amendment to H.R. 1954 that would have required that aliens and their families must be in the United States legally in order to get citizenship on the basis of military service. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) was the primary sponsor.

1996: Voted for the Chrysler-Berman Amendment that would continue the practice of chain migration.
Representative Lofgren voted for the Chrysler-Berman Amendment to H.R.2202 (Smith). Had the amendment failed, H.R.2202 would have eliminated or significantly reduced several extended-family immigration categories. It would have reduced overall legal immigration by almost 2.5 million over a ten-year period. Instead, the amendment, sponsored by congressmen Chrysler, Berman and Brownback, passed by 238-183.

1995-1996: Voted in committee against reducing chain migration (Smith).
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2202 that would have shifted the primary focus of immigration policy to spouses and minor children from extended family. It would have set a ceiling of 330,000 on family-based immigration, thus reducing chain migration. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 23-10.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 3194 to increase the Visa Lottery by 50%
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3194, the U.S. Citizenship Act, introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). The legislation would create an additional 25,000 green cards each year for the Visa Lottery, bringing the annual total of green cards raffled off each year to 80,000.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7374 to expand legal immigration Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 7374, the Jumpstart Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would recapture and issue all the so-called unused green cards since 1991 from both the employment-based and family-preference green card categories. It would also recapture and issue unused Visa Lottery green cards.

2021: Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Lofgren 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3799, the Reuniting Families Act, to increase legal immigration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3799, the Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.). The legislation would exempt certain family-preference immigrants from numerical limitations and increase annual caps on all adult family-preference categories. The bill would also repeal per-country caps, repeal the 3- and 10-year bars for admission, and increase the visa lottery by 25,000.

2011: Voted against eliminating the visa lottery (Goodlatte) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 704, the bipartisan Security and Fairness Enhancement for America (SAFE) Act of 2011, in the House Judiciary Committee. H.R. 704 would eliminate the visa lottery. This is a program that each year gives another 50,000 green cards to people without any regard to their humanitarian need or to what they might offer the country or to their having any family connections in the United States. It is a program that promotes massive illegal migration by people who think they may some day win the lottery and be allowed to stay in the United States. The bi-partisan U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform under the leadership of the late Barbara Jordan recommended eliminating the visa lottery.

2005-2006: Voted against a bill to eliminate visa lottery.
Rep. Lofgren voted against final passage of H.R. 4437 which included a provision to eliminate the visa lottery that each year awards 55,000 visas on a random basis. H.R. 4437 was passed by the House by a vote of 239 to 182.

2005-2006: Voted against an amendment to eliminate visa lottery.
Rep. Lofgren voted on the floor of the House against the Goodlatte amendment to H.R. 4437. The Goodlatte Amendment would eliminate the visa lottery program that each year awards 55,000 visas on a random basis. The Amendment passed by a vote of 273 to 148.

2004: Voted against SAFE Act to end the visa lottery (Goodlatte).
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the House Judiciary Committee against H.R. 775, to end the visa lottery, a program that each year awards another 50,000 visas to people without any regard to humanitarian need or skill level. H.R. 775, sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), was passed by the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 18-8.

2004: Voted against SAFE Act to end the visa lottery (Goodlatte).
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims against H.R. 775 to end the visa lottery that awards another 50,000 visas to people without any regard to humanitarian need or skill level. H.R. 775, sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), was passed by the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims by a vote of 5-3.

1996: Voted for an amendment that increased the number of visas in the visa lottery.
Rep. Lofgren voted for the Chrysler-Berman Amendment to H.R.2202 (Smith). This was a vote against a 50 percent reduction in the number of visas allocated to the lottery category. H.R.2202 would have reduced overall legal immigration by approximately 27,000 a year by cutting the lottery in half, which would have been a reduction of 270,000 over 10 years. Ultimately, the Chrysler-Berman Amendment, sponsored by congressmen Chrysler, Berman and Brownback, passed by a vote of 238-183, stripping legal reforms from the bill.

1995-1996: Voted in committee against eliminating the visa lottery (Smith)
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2202 that would have eliminated the visa lottery that awards 50,000 visas a year to aliens without regard to family connections, job qualifications, or humanitarian need. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 23-10.

Rep. Lofgren co-sponsored the Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act (H.R. 2729) to expand the P visa program.

The Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act (by Zoe Lofgren, D-CA) would add foreign carnival workers to the uncapped P Visa category.

Rep. Lofgren co-sponsored the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 4319) to increase guest workers.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act (by Zoe Lofgren, D-CA) would expand the unlimited agricultural guest worker program to include jobs in dairy, meat processing, fish canneries, and more.
 

2023: Sponsored H.R. 3194 to expand immigrant and nonimmigrant worker visas
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3194, the U.S. Citizenship Act, introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). The legislation would allow approximately 600,000 nonimmigrants who are "essential" workers to receive green cards. Additionally, the legislation would more than 11 million new employment preference green cards over 10 years, plus offer green cards to any nonimmigrant with an advanced degree in STEM.

2022: Voted against the Bishop amendment during committee markup of H.R. 3648 Rep. Lofgren voted against Rep. Dan Bishops (R-N.C.) amendment to H.R. 3648, the EAGLE Act, during the House Judiciary Committee markup. The amendment would have prohibited visas to any individual who had a connection to the Chinese Communist Party.

2022: Voted in favor of H.R. 3648, the EAGLE Act, in the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 3648 during the House Judiciary Committee markup. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), would provide green cards to any temporary worker who submitted a petition for an employment-based green card at least 2 years ago, but has yet to receive one. The legislation would also provide green cards to legal Dreamers. These individuals received nonimmigrant visas as minors because at least one of their parents was a temporary guest worker, but their visa has since expired.

2021: Voted in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of 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: Sponsored H.R. 7374 to expand legal immigration Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 7374, the Jumpstart Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would recapture and issue all the so-called unused green cards since 1991 from both the employment-based and family-preference green card categories. It would also recapture and issue unused Visa Lottery green cards.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Lofgren sponsored 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3496 to increase legal immigration Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3496, the EAGLE Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe. Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would lift per-country caps for employment-based green cards, while also allowing anyone living in the U.S. who has had an approved green card petition for at least 2 years to adjust their status exempt from the numerical limits. Further, it would allow adult children of guest worker visas who have overstayed a visa to obtain a green card.

2021: Cosponsored H.R. 4681 to create an entrepreneurial visa program Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4681, the LIKE Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would create a new W-1 visa program for entrepreneurs who meet certain ownership and investment requirements.

2021: Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Lofgren 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 in favor of H.R. 2471 to increase H-2B and EB-5 visas Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of 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.

2020: Voted against H.R 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act on House floor Sen. Lofgren voted against H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, that would weaken interior enforcement and increase foreign worker visas. The bill reduced funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement by $431 million. Further, the bill authorized the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor to increase the number of H-2B visas issued during the 2021 fiscal year.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 4319, the Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act, to increase U and T visas Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4319, the Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.). The legislation would lift the numerical limitation on U visas and issue work permits to all U and T visa holders while their applications are pending.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3033 to increase the number of unnecessary foreign workers Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3033, the H-4 Employment Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) that would permanently authorize work permits for the family members of H visa holders.

2019: Voted in favor of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to expand low-skilled immigration Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted in favor of H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, to increase H-2B visas Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, that provides funding for the federal government for FY2020. H.R. 1865 included a provision that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020. Under the same provision, DHS added an additional 30,000 H-2Bs in FY 2019.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 565, the AMIGOS Act, to increase unnecessary foreign workers from Portugal Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 565, the AMIGOS Act, introduced by Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.). This legislation would make Portuguese nationals eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas if the government of Portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to U.S. nationals.

2019: Voted in favor of the omnibus spending bill, H.J. Res. 31, to increase H-2B visas Sen. Lofgren voted in favor of H.J.Res. 31, the omnibus spending bill. The bill allows for the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase the number of H-2B guest worker visas issued in FY2019.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 5173, the AMIGOS Act, introduced by Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) to increase guest workers Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 5173, the AMIGOS Act. This legislation would end add Portugal to the list of countries eligible for E-1 and E-2 visas.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 4944, the Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) to increase foreign workers Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4944, the Reuniting Families Act. This legislation would exempt anyone who would be eligible for an employment-based green card over the next 10 years from the annual cap. The bill would also eliminate the per-country caps.

2017: Cosponsored legislation to increase foreign worker visas (Issa) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3324, the KIWI Act. This legislation would add New Zealand to the list of countries eligible for E-1 and E-2 visas. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Cal.).

2017: Voted in favor of increasing foreign worker visas Rep.Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 244, the 2017 omnibus spending bill. A provision of the bill allows DHS to raise the H-2B cap by 70,000 in 2017 by excluding returning H-2B workers. The spending bill, and the H-2B provision, covers half of 2017.

2017: Cosponsored legislation increasing SIVs for Afghanis (Kinzinger) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1544, the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act. This legislation would increase the number of special immigrant visas for Afghani nationals from 8,500 to 11,000. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to expand H-1B program Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 670, the High-Skilled Integrity and Fairness Act of 2017. This legislation would remove the per-country cap for H-1B visas and increase the limit for family-sponsored visas. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Cal.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to reserve 10,000 visas for Tibetans (Sensenbrenner) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3087, the Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2017. This legislation would provide up to 10,000 immigrant visas to Chinese of Tibetan origin.

2017: Cosponsored legislation to increase foreign worker numbers in 2017 (Roskam) Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 2106, the Partner with Korea Act. This legislation would create 150,000 non-immigrant work visas designated for citizens of South Korea under the E-4 visa program. The work permits are an addition to current levels. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Pete Roskam (R-Ill.).

2017: Voted against legislation to reduce unnecessary foreign workers (Labrador) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2016: Cosponsored legislation to drastically increase foreign worker numbers Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4798, the Reuniting Families Act. This legislation would would recapture unused family-based and employment based visas from 1992-2015 to help clear out the backlog of more than 4 million foreign citizens. The bill would also make massive increases to chain migration categories and codify Pres. Obamas DAPA amnesty.

2015: Voted against the FY2016 Omnibus Spending bill to increase foreign guest workers Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2029, the Omnibus Spending bill for 2016. This legislation would increase the number of H-2B low-skilled, non-agricultural guest worker visas issued in 2016 from 66,000 to 264,000. The legislation would exempt foreign workers who had received an H-2B visa in any of the past three years from the 2016 cap.

2015: Voted against granting the President authority to expand immigration levels without Congress consent via Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)‚ Rep. Lofgren voted in favor against final passage of Trade Promotion Authority bill, H.R. 2146‚ (NOTE: in order to pass TPA the House of Representatives split the original bill Senate-passed bill H.R. 1314 into two bills, one dealing with Trade Promotion Authority and one dealing with the TransPacific Partnership. As a result, when the legislation came back to the Senate for a final vote, the Senate had to attach the TPA language to another House-originated bill, H.R. 2146 and vote to pass that legislation). This legislation sets up fast-track procedures for the passage of trade deals negotiated by the president. Although Ambassador Froman, the U.S. Trade Representative, repeatedly assured Members of Congress that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will not include immigration provisions that require the United States to change its laws, the Living Agreement provision of TPP means by its very terms that President Obama, or his successor, can change the provisions of the agreement however he chooses with no input whatsoever from Congress and regardless of what TPA instructs‚ H.R. 2146 passed the House by a vote of 218-208.

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2015: Cosponsored legislation to increase foreign worker importation Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3370, the EB-JOBS Act of 2015. This legislation would issue a green card to any foreign citizen who has held an E-2 visa for the last 10 years while also increasing other investor-based visa programs. We estimate that this legislation would add 3.4 million green cards over 10 years.

2012: Cosponsored legislation to increase foreign worker imports (Lofgren) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored legislation that would provide 50,000 work visas to aliens who have a masters degree or higher in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), from a U.S. institution of higher education. Visas that are unused by the end of each financial year continue past the end of the year. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D - Cal.).

2012: Supported a motion to increase foreign worker visas Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the motion to recommit H.R. 6429, the STEM Jobs Act of 2012 (Rep. Lamar Smith). The bill also eliminates the visa lottery program that grants 55,00 visas annually on a random basis. This motion was an attempt by House Democrats to remove the visa lottery elimination from the bill. This motion, if passed, would have replaced the STEM Jobs Act with Rep. Zoe Lofgrens H.R. 6412, legislation that adds more than 50,000 employment based visas and NOT ended the visa lottery. The motion failed 157-231 (30 Nov. 2012, 11:31 AM).

2011: Supported legislation to increase foreign worker visas Rep. Lofgren is cosponsoring H.R. 2161, the IDEA Act. This legislation would provide green cards to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates from U.S. universities. In addition, this legislation would recapture unused employment-based visas between fiscal years 1992 and 2011 by establishing a formula for calculating the number of unused visas and adding them to the yearly cap (However, visas not allocated in a certain category in any given year are made available for other categories, so there really is no such thing as an unused visa) and set a 226

2005-2006: Voted against CAFTA, foreign worker importation program (Delay)
Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 3045, the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (CAFTA), on July 28, 2005 (12:03 AM). It is expected that CAFTA would create the expectation of immigration and lead to an increase in illegal immigration. H.R. 3045 was sponsored by Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas).

2005-2006: Voted against an amendment to prohibit foreign-worker importation provisions in Free Trade Agreements.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Tancredo Amendment to H.R. 2862 to prevent the U.S. Trade Representative from including immigration provisions in Free Trade Agreements. The Tancredo Amendment failed by a vote of 106 to 322.

2004: Cosponsored SOLVE Act to increase foreign worker limit (Gutierrez).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4262 to increase annual limits on guestworkers. It would have increased the annual limit on H-2B visas to 100,000 and created a new H-1D visa for up to 250,000 guestworkers a year who are not covered by other visa categories. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) was the primary sponsor.

2003-2004: Voted in favor of a bill to increase foreign-worker visas (DeLay).
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Chile Free Trade Agreement, H.R. 2738, that would permit an unlimited number of tech and professional workers from Chile to enter the U.S. on L-1 visas. H.R. 2738, sponsored by Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas), passed by a vote of 270-156.

2003-2004: Voted for a bill to create worker importation program (DeLay).
Rep. Lofgren voted for the Singapore Free Trade Agreement, H.R. 2739 that would permit an unlimited number of Singaporeans to enter the U.S. as temporary workers. H.R. 2739, sponsored by Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas), passed by a vote of 272-155.

2000: Voted against a bill removing a cap on the number of foreign worker visas.
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the House Judiciary Committee against H.R.4227 in 2000. This legislation would have removed the cap on the number of H-1B visas available for three years PROVIDED THAT the worker protections from the 1998 H-1B bill be implemented. Although the bill would allow an unlimited number of H-1B visa holders into the country, thus increasing overall numbers, this legislation does contain important worker protections and fraud prevention measures. H.R.4227, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed the committee 18-11.

1998: Voted for a bill to almost double H-1B foreign high-tech workers (Smith).
Rep. Lofgren helped the House pass H.R.3736. Enacted into law, it increased by nearly 150,000 the number of foreign workers high-tech American companies could hire over the next three years. The primary sponsor was Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas).

1998: Voted for an amendment to strip protections from American workers.
Rep. Lofgren voted for the Rogan amendment to H.R.3736 (Smith), which stripped several worker protections from the bill. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Jim Rogan, failed in committee, but the protections were ultimately stripped from the final bill.

1996: Voted for an amendment that would have increased the importation of foreign workers.
Representative Lofgren voted for the Chrysler-Berman Amendment to H.R.2202 (Smith). It was a vote in favor of a continuous stream of unskilled workers--those who compete with Americans and other immigrants for low-wage jobs and further depress the wages for those jobs. Had the amendment failed, H.R.2202 would have reduced overall legal immigration by almost 2.5 million over a ten-year period. Instead, the amendment, sponsored by congressmen Chrysler, Berman and Brownback, passed by 238-183.

1996: Voted against the Burr Amendment which would continue a foreign nurse guestwork program
The Burr amendment to H.R.2202 would have continued a foreign nurses guestworker program. The amendment, sponsored by Richard Burr, was defeated 154-262.

1995-1996: Voted in committee against eliminating visas for unskilled workers (Smith).
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2202 that would have eliminated visas for unskilled workers. It would have increased the number of skilled worker visas available by almost 10,000 however, since neither actual nor projected admissions reach even the current ceiling, the higher ceiling would have had no impact on admissions. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 23-10.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 3194 to add 25,000 asylum visas over 10 years
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3194, the U.S. Citizenship Act, introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). The legislation would add an additional 25,000 green cards over 10 years to be used for refugees from Syria.

2023: Voted against H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Lofgren voted against 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8685 to grant amnesty to Afghan evacuees Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 8685, the Afghan Adjustment Act, introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.). The legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 75,000 Afghan evacuees and their family members who were paroled into the United States and arent eligible for other programs offered for translators and others who assisted U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3513, the Afghan Allies Protection Act, to increase refugee admissions Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3513, the Afghan Allies Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.). The legislation would set aside an additional 4,000 visas for refugees from Afghanistan.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3985 to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Lofgren sponsored 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.

2021: Sponsored. H.R. 2237, the GRACE Act, to increase refugee admissions Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2237, the GRACE Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would establish a new floor for refugee admissions at 125,000 per year.

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

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3524 to increase asylum claims Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3524, the Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), that would create 100,000 new green cards each year for five years for asylees from the Northern Triangle countries. The bill does provide funding for additional immigration judges on the border.

2020: Cosponsored H.R. 3874, the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act, to increase asylum claims Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3874, the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act, introduced by Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.). The legislation would eliminate the asylum filing deadline. The deadline requires individuals wishing to file for asylum to do so within 1 year of entering the country. By removing the deadline, it would allow aliens to file for asylum at any time.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 4928, the New Deal for New Americans Act of 2019, to increase refugee admissions Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4928, the New Deal for New Americans Act of 2019, introduced by Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.). The legislation would make it easier for greencard holders to become U.S. citizens, but most importantly, the bill would increase the number of refugees resettled in the United States to 110,000 per year.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 2146 to establish a floor for refugee resettlement Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2146, the GRACE Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), that would set a floor for refugee resettlement at 95,000 per year.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 2217 to encourage border surges of UACs Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2217, the Families, Not Facilities Act, introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-Fla.), that would encourage future border surges limiting the detention of unaccompanied alien minors (UACs). The bill would prohibit the use of information provided by the UAC to apprehend, detain, or remove illegal aliens associated with the UAC. Further, it would transfer money away from immigration enforcement and to the agencies that handle the resettlement of UACs.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act, to weaken enforcement and increase refugee fraud Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act, introduced by Rep. Jarrold Nadler (D-N.Y.). The legislation would: 1) severely limit the ability of Customs and Border Protection to detain family units who cross the border illegally, 2) prohibits the prosecution of asylum-seekers for illegal entry until after their asylum claims have been decided, and 3) increase instances of asylum fraud by limiting the feds ability to detain and remove asylum-seekers.

2017: Voted against legislation to reform the refugee system Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2826, the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation would: 1) set refugee cap at 60,000, 2) terminate refugee status for those that return to their countries of origin (absent a change in conditions), 3) remove DHSs ability to waive various grounds of inadmissibility for refugee admissions, 4) allow recurrent security vetting of refugees prior to LPR status adjustment, 5) bump back LPR status for refugees from 1 to 3 years, 6) adjust DHSs authority during LPR adjustment, 7) prohibit resettlement in states/localities that refuse resettlement, 8) adjust screening process to reduce fraud, and 9) clarify that displacement or generalized conflicts alone do not qualify an individual for refugee status under the law. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Voted against legislation to curtail border surge (Carter) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 495, the Protection of Children Act of 2017, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation takes excellent steps to resolve the surge of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) along the Southwest border. First, it removes the requirement that only UACs from contiguous countries receive expedited removal. In addition, children are no longer required to make their own independent decision to withdraw their applications for admission, and immigration officers who determine such children are inadmissible may withdraw their applications and return them to their home countries. The transfer time of UACs to HHS is extended to allow for review, and various improvements are made to the SIJ visa and asylum programs. Notably, this bill requires detailed information to be reported to DHS regarding the individuals with whom UACs are placed, including name, social security number, and immigration status. DHS is required to then investigate those with unknown immigration status and initiate removal proceedings on those unlawfully present. The bills main sponsor is Rep. John Carter (R-Tex.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to increase refugee intake (Lofgren) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1503, the SOLVE Act 2.0. This legislation would nullify President Donald Trumps Executive Order 13780, which temporarily halted refugee intake from terrorist-producing countries. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Cal).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to increase refugee numbers (Lofgren) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 724, the SOLVE Act of 2017. This legislation would nullify Executive Order 13769, thereby increasing the refugee cap by 35,000. The legislations main sponsor is Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Cal.).

2016: Cosponsored legislation to drastically increase immigration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 5851, the Refugee Protection Act. This legislation would make dramatic reforms to the Refugee program making it much easier for foreign nationals to come to the United States and claim refugee status. The bill virtually allows anyone who can make it to the United States to be approved for asylum process -- a number that could potentially affect more than 10 million people.

2016: Voted against legislation to reform the refugee system (Labrador) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 4731, the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation would: 1) set refugee cap at 60,000, 2) terminate refugee status for those that return to their countries of origin (absent a change in conditions), 3) remove DHSs ability to waive various grounds of inadmissibility for refugee admissions, 4) allow recurrent security vetting of refugees prior to LPR status adjustment, 5) bump back LPR status for refugees from 1 to 3 years, 6) adjust DHSs authority during LPR adjustment, 7) prohibit resettlement in states/localities that refuse resettlement, 8) adjust screening process to reduce fraud, and 9) clarify that displacement or generalized conflicts alone do not qualify an individual for refugee status under the law.

2015: Voted against the FY2016 Omnibus Spending bill to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2029, the Omnibus Spending bill for 2016. This legislation would fully fund the refugee resettlement program and include increases in funding to accommodate Pres. Obamas proposal to resettle an additional 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States in 2016.

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2015: Voted against legislation to curtail border surge (Carter) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 1149, the Protection of Children Act of 2015, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation takes excellent steps to resolve the surge of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) along the Southwest border. First, it removes the requirement that only UACs from contiguous countries receive expedited removal. In addition, children are no longer required to make their own independent decision to withdraw their applications for admission, and immigration officers who determine such children are inadmissible may withdraw their applications and return them to their home countries. The transfer time of UACs to HHS is extended to allow for review, and various improvements are made to the SIJ visa and asylum programs. Notably, this bill requires detailed information to be reported to DHS regarding the individuals with whom UACs are placed, including name, social security number, and immigration status. DHS is required to then investigate those with unknown immigration status and initiate removal proceedings on those unlawfully present. The bills main sponsor is Rep. John Carter (R-Tex.).

2011: Cosponsored legislation to increase potential for asylum fraud (Lofgren) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2185, the Refugee Protection act of 2011. This legislation would have eliminated the 1-year application deadline for asylum, thus allowing more opportunities to enter in the United States. In addition, it would have waived waive the inadmissibility ban for certain terrorist activities and would require new detention facilities to be located within 50 miles of a major city. Furthermore, it would have expedited and made the overall process for asylum seekers more comfortable by providing them with full medical care, housing, legal representation, toiletries, medication, long distance phone calls, and translators. The bills main sponsor was Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Cal.).

2007: Voted against an amendment to reduce the time period of a countrys temporary protected status. Rep. Lofgren voted against the Forbes amendment to HR 2638, which would prohibit funds pursuant to this bill from being used to extend the temporary protected status designation of a country. This amendment failed 123-298.

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2005-2006: Voted for amendment (Nadler) to strip asylum reforms (H.R. 418)
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Nadler Amendment to H.R. 418 to strip asylum reforms that would prevent terrorists from gaming our asylum system. The Nadler Amendment would have stripped provisions to ensure that our asylum system is consistent with our justice system in which the trier of fact is always allowed to use the credibility of the defendant and witnesses in deciding the case. The Nadler Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), failed by a vote of 185-236 on February 10, 2005 (1:55 PM).

2004: Voted against bill to reduce asylum fraud (Hastert)
Rep. Lofgren voted against final passage of H.R. 10 that included a provision to reduce asylum fraud by reaffirming that the burden of proof is on the asylum claimant, and that the adjudicator may require corroborating evidence in certain cases. H.R. 10, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), passed by a vote of 282-134.

2004: Voted against reducing asylum fraud by voting in favor of amendment (Smith) to strip provision making it harder for terrorists to get asylum
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Smith Amendment to strip from H.R. 10 the asylum provision to make it harder for terrorists to receive asylum in the U.S. by no longer allowing aliens who allege they will be persecuted because of terrorist ties to automatically receive asylum based on that claim. The Smith Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.), failed by a vote of 197-219.

2004: Voted in favor of a Motion to Recommit (Maloney) on H.R. 10 to strip provision to reduce asylum fraud
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Maloney Motion to Recommit with Instructions to strip from H.R. 10 a provision to reduce asylum fraud by reaffirming that the burden of proof is on the asylum claimant, and that the adjudicator may require corroborating evidence in certain cases. The Maloney Motion to Recommit, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), failed by a vote of 193-223.

2004: Voted in favor of Motion to Instruct Conferees to strip asylum fraud reducing provisions from H.R. 10
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of a Motion to Instruct Conferees to strip a provision from H.R. 10 to reduce asylum fraud by reaffirming that the burden of proof is on the asylum claimant, and that the adjudicator may require corroborating evidence in certain cases. The Motion to Instruct failed by a vote of 169-229.

2004: Voted in favor of amendment (Menendez) to H.R. 10 to strip provision to reduce asylum fraud
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Menendez Amendment to strip from H.R. 10 a provision to reduce asylum fraud by reaffirming that the burden of proof is on the asylum claimant, and that the adjudicator may require corroborating evidence in certain cases. The Menendez Amendment, sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), failed by a vote of 203-213.

2004: Voted in committee in favor of amendment (Conyers) that would strip asylum fraud reduction provisions
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee in favor of the Conyers Substitute Amendment to H.R. 10 that would have stripped the provision to reduce asylum fraud by reaffirming that the burden of proof is on the asylum claimant, and that the adjudicator may require corroborating evidence in certain cases from H.R. 10 by substituting it with the language of S. 2845. The Conyers Amendment, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), failed by a vote of 15 to 20.

2004: Voted in committee against bill to reduce asylum fraud (Hastert)
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 10 that included a provision to reduce asylum fraud by reaffirming that the burden of proof is on the asylum claimant, and that the adjudicator may require corroborating evidence in certain cases. H.R. 10, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), was passed by the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 19 to 12.

1996: Voted for an amendment which would have resulted in higher refugee admissions.
Rep. Lofgren voted for the Chrysler-Berman Amendment to H.R. 2202 (Smith) that stripped legal immigration reforms from the legislation. This was a vote against reducing annual refugee admissions, as recommended by the Barbara Jordan Commission. The amendment, sponsored by congressmen Chrysler, Berman and Brownback, passed by a vote of 238-183 and the comprehensive reforms were removed from the bill.

1995-1996: Voted in committee against reducing refugee admissions (Smith)
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2202 that would limited refugee admissions to 75,000 in fiscal year 1997 and 50,000 thereafter. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 23-10.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Lofgren voted against 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. Lofgren voted against 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.)

2024: Voted against H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Lofgren voted against 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.

Rep. Lofgren co-sponsored the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 4319) to amnesty illegal aliens.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act (by Zoe Lofgren, D-CA) 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.
 

2023: Sponsored H.R. 3194 to grant amnesty to 11 million illegal aliens
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3194, the U.S. Citizenship Act, introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). The legislation would grant amnesty to nearly all illegal aliens currently living in the United States.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 16 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 16, the American Dream and Promise Act, introduced by Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Calif.). The legislation would grant amnesty to more than 3 million illegal aliens who either would qualify under the DREAM Act or have received Temporary Protected Status.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1698 to grant amnesty to illegal-alien family members
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 1698, the American Families United Act, introduced by Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas). The legislation would allow the federal government to terminate removal proceedings, decline to order removed, grant permission to reapply for admission, or waive one or more grounds of inadmissibility for spouses and children of US citizens.

2023: Voted against H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Lofgren voted against 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: Sponsored H.R. 1511 to expand amnesties for illegal aliens indefinitely
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 1511, the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act , introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would create a rolling amnesty by updating the immigration registry to apply to any illegal alien who has been in the country for at least seven years.

2022: Voted in favor of H.R. 3648, the EAGLE Act, in the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 3648 during the House Judiciary Committee markup. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), would provide green cards to legal Dreamers. These individuals received nonimmigrant visas as minors because at least one of their parents was a temporary guest worker, but their visa has since expired. The legislation would also provide green cards to any temporary worker who submitted a petition for an employment-based green card at least 2 years ago, but has yet to receive one.

2021: Voted in Favor of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of 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 in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of 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: Sponsored H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty and increase guest workers Rep. Lofgren sponsored 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: Sponsored H.R. 6095 to extend TPS to Lebanon Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 6095, the Lebanon TPS Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.). The legislation would grant Temporary Protected Status and work permits to Lebanese nationals in the United States, regardless of their immigration status.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3496 to grant amnesty to legal Dreamers Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3496, the EAGLE Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe. Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would allow adult children of guest worker visas who have overstayed their visa to obtain a green card.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 8433 to create a registry amnesty Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 8433 introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Texas). The legislation would require any illegal aliens who has been in the U.S. continuously for 7 years to be eligible for a green card.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7708 to grant amnesty to illegal-alien Vietnamese in the U.S. Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 7708, the Honor Our Commitment Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.). The legislation would prohibit the detention and removal of approximately 9,000 Vietnamese illegal-aliens who currently reside in the United States.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren cosponsored 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.

2022: Sponsored H.R. 7867 to grant amnesty to certain Central American minors Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 7867, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act, introduced by Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.). The legislation would allow Unaccompanied Alien Children who crossed the border illegally and cant be reunited with one or more parents and that cant be returned home a Special Immigrant Juvenile visa exempt from numerical limitations.

2021: Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Lofgren 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 4272, the TPS for Victims of Hurricane Dorian Act, to grant TPS to Bahamians Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4272, introduced by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), the TPS for Victims of Hurricane Dorian Act. The legislation would have granted a temporary protected status to any Bahamian nationals living in the country, regardless of immigration status, at the time of enactment for a period of 18 months.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3799, the Reuniting Families Act, to increase legal immigration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3799, the Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.). The legislation would exempt certain family-preference immigrants from numerical limitations and increase annual caps on all adult family-preference categories. The bill would also repeal per-country caps, repeal the 3- and 10-year bars for admission, and increase the visa lottery by 25,000.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 4303, the Bahamas TPS Act of 2019, to grant amnesty to Bahamian illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4303, the Bahamas TPS Act of 2019, introduced by Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.). The legislation would prove Temporary Protected Status to Bahamians who arrive before the bills enactment or are currently in the country illegally.

2019: Voted in favor of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal farm workers Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted for H.R. 6 mass amnesty on House floor Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 6 on the House floor that would have granted amnesty to approximately 4 million illegal aliens. The legislation included the Dream Act, which would have allowed 3.2 million illegal aliens who claim to have entered the country before their 18th birthday and meet certain other requirements to receive amnesty. The legislation also included an amnesty for at least 430,000 foreign citizens (mostly illegal aliens) from countries that have been given Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The bill passed the House by a vote on 237-to-187.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and TPS recipients Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, introduced by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.). The legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 3.2 million illegal aliens who claim that they came to the United States prior to the age of 18 and meet certain requirements. The legislation would also issue green cards to approximately 430,000 foreign citizens who have received Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Most TPS recipients were in the United States illegally prior to receiving the designation.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 641, the Agricultural Worker Program Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 641, the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2019, , introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). This legislation would grant amnesty to agriculture workers and their spouses and children if present in the U.S. at enactment as well as H-2A workers. It also includes an enforcement freeze for potentially eligible blue card workers and for those in removal proceedings. The bill allows for those who were ordered removed but still here to apply.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 4944, the Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4944, the Reuniting Families Act. This legislation would eliminate the 3- and 10-year bars and exempt illegal aliens under the age of 21 from deportation. The bill would also allow DHS to waive inadmissibility for family unity and would allow any immediate family member whos been removed to receive parole.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 5908, the POWER Act, to grant amnesty to illegal-alien workers Rep. Lofgren cosponsored, H.R. 5908, the POWER Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.). The legislation would increase the U-visa cap from 10,000 to 30,000 and would allow essentially all workers to get temporary relief when workplace busts occur.

2018: Cosponsored amnesty legislation Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4796, the USA Act of 2018. This legislation would amnesty all illegal aliens who entered the U.S. as minors prior to December 31, 2013. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Will Hurd (R-Tex.).

2017: Cosponsored the American Promise Act, introduced by Rep. Nydia Velazquez, to grant amnesty to TPS recipients Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4253, the American Promise Act. This legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 300,000 illegal aliens who have received Temporary Protected Status. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.).

2017: Cosponsored the Dream Act, introduced by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard to grant amnesty to young illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017. This legislation would grant amnesty to an estimated 3.3 million young illegal aliens. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation granting amnesty to illegal aliens (Coffman) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R> 496, the BRIDGE Act. This legislation would codify Pres. Obamas unconstitutional executive DACA amnesty by granting provisional protected presence status to illegal aliens who received the DACA amnesty or who would qualify for DACA. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Col.).

2017: Voted against legislation to prevent amnesty for illegal aliens (Labrador) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to end sanctuary cities in (Royal-Allard) Rep. Lofgren has cosponsored H.R. 2572, the Protect Family Values at the Border Act, that would provide amnesty to certain illegal aliens. The bill would require Border Patrol to consider the safety and family concerns in any action related to the repatriation or prosecution of individuals apprehended for immigration violations and provide related training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and cooperating entity personnel. These requirements would prevent the timely removal of certain illegal border crossers allowing them to safely resettle in the United States. The bill was introduced by Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.).

2017: Cosponsoring legislation to reward certain illegal aliens with amnesty in exchange for military service in (Denham) Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of H.R. 60, the ENLIST Act. The ENLIST Act provides amnesty in the form of conditional legal permanent residence to aliens who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. Eligible aliens must have been unlawfully present in the U.S. prior to 2012, continuously present in the U.S. since that date, younger than 15 upon initial entry, and otherwise eligible for enlistment. That conditional status is rescinded if the alien separates from the Armed Forces prior to completing the term of enlistment for anything other than honorable conditions. The bill’s main sponsor is Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA).

2016: Cosponsored legislation to amnesty illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4798, the Reuniting Families Act. This legislation would codify Pres. Obamas DAPA amnesty granting legal status and work permits to 5 million illegal aliens.

2016: Voted against Gosar amendment to FY17 defense spending bill to block amnesty for DACA recipients Rep. Lofgren voted against Rep. Paul Gosars amendment to the FY17 Defense Appropriations bill. The Gosar amendment would have prohibited funds from being used by the Department of Defense to enlist DACA recipients into the military through the MAVNI program. A vote against was a vote in favor of enlisting illegal aliens into the military. The amendment failed 210-211.

2016: Voted against King amendment to FY17 defense spending bill to block amnesty for DACA recipients Rep. Lofgren voted against Rep. Steve Kings amendment to the FY17 Defense Appropriations bill. The King amendment would have prohibited funds from being used by the Department of Defense to enlist DACA recipients into the military. A vote against was a vote in favor of enlisting illegal aliens into the military. The amendment failed 207-214.

2015: Voted against Brooks amendment to remove military amnesty from National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Lofgren voted against an amendment by Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) to strip an amnesty provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735). The provision stripped by the Brooks Amendment would have encouraged the Secretary of Defense to waive military enlistment requirements for illegal aliens who received amnesty through Pres. Obamas Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Brooks Amendment passed 221-to-202.

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2015: Voted in FAVOR OF funding Executive Amnesties by opposing clean DHS Appropriations bill, H.R. 240 Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of final passage of H.R. 240, the DHS funding bill passed by the Senate which did not include riders to stop President Obamas unconstitutional Executive Amnesties. Although the House had originally passed H.R. 240 with these riders, the Senate stripped them out, thus fully funding the Executive Amnesties through September 2015. When the House voted on the bill as returned from the Senate, Sen. Lofgren supported Executive Amnesty by voting in favor of final passage (and consequently for a temporary shut down of DHS). Funding the Presidents illegal amnesties not only made Congress complicit in the Presidents lawless behavior, it also undermined the lawsuit filed by 26 states to stop implementation of the amnesties. If Congress is unwilling to fight to protect its own legislative powers, why should the courts fight on Congresss behalf? The bill passed by a vote of 257-167.

2015: Voted against Aderholt Amendment to H.R. 240 to defund Pres. Obamas Nov. 2014 amnesty Rep. Lofgren voted against the Aderholt Amendment to H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2015. The Aderholt Amendment would defund implementation of all Obama and DHS November 2014 memoranda; defund 4 of the 5 Morton Memos that deal with prosecutorial discretion and detail who ICE agents can and cant deport; and prohibit federal benefits from being given to any illegal alien covered by the November memoranda. The Aderholt Amendment passed by a vote of 237-190.

2015: Voted against Blackburn Amendment to H.R. 240 to defund Pres. Obamas DACA amnesty Rep. Lofgren voted against the Blackburn Amendment to H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2015. The Blackburn Amendment would defund the processing of applications and renewals of President Obamas 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, thus making it impossible for DACA recipients to continue to receive legal status. The Blackburn Amendment passed by a vote of 218-209.

2014: Voted against legislation to end DACA (Blackburn) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 5272, legislation introduced by Rep. Marsha Blackurn to defund DACA. The bill represents a serious effort to address the true cause of the current border crisis: President Obamas contempt for immigration law. The bills language prevents the Obama Administration from expanding the existing illegal DACA amnesty program by using the primary power the Constitution reserves for the House of Representatives, the power of the purse. It prohibits the use of federal funds or resources for any further deferred action or work authorization for illegal aliens. The bill passed 216-192-1 (1 August 2014).

2013-2014: Cosponsoring legislation to reward certain illegal aliens with amnesty in exchange for military service (Denham) Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of H.R. 2377, the Enlist Act. The ENLIST Act provides amnesty in the form of conditional legal permanent residence to aliens who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. Eligible aliens must have been unlawfully present in the U.S. prior to 2012, continuously present in the U.S. since that date, younger than 15 upon initial entry, and otherwise eligible for enlistment. That conditional status is rescinded if the alien separates from the Armed Forces prior to completing the term of enlistment for anything other than honorable conditions. The bill’s main sponsor is Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA).

2013: Voted against King Amdt to DHS Appropriations bill to prevent amnesty by prosecutorial discretion Rep. Lofgren voted against the King amendment to the FY2014 DHS Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2217). This amendment would have prohibited the Department of Homeland Security from using funds appropriated by Congress to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos. The Morton Memos were a series of three memos issued in 2011 that authorized the use of prosecutorial discretion and/or deferred action to provide amnesty to certain illegal aliens, particularly those brought here as children by their illegal alien parents. The amendment, offered by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), passed by a 224-201 vote (6 June 2013).

2011: Supported legislation to amnesty illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren is cosponsoring H.R. 2161, the IDEA Act. This legislation would provide a DREAM amnesty to illegal aliens who came to the U.S. before the age of 15. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.).

2011: Cosponsoring a bill to reward illegal aliens with amnesty Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of HR 1842, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors [DREAM] Act of 2011. HR 1842 would grant amnesty to illegal aliens under the age of 35 who have been in the United States for five consecutive years and came (illegally) to the United States before the age of 16. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration.

2010: Voted for the DREAM Act amnesty, which would have rewarded illegal aliens with amnesty.
The DREAM Act would have granted amnesty to illegal aliens under the age of 30 who have been in the United States for five consecutive years and came illegally to the United States before the age of 16. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration. Fortunately, the DREAM Act did not pass.

2009-2010: Cosponsored AgJOBS, which rewards illegal immigration by granting amnesty (Berman).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2414, which encourages more illegal immigration by rewarding certain illegal aliens who work in agriculture with amnesty. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) was the main sponsor of this bill.

2009-2010: Cosponsored the DREAM Act, which rewards illegal aliens with amnesty (Berman).
Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of H.R. 1741, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2007. H.R. 1741 would grant amnesty to illegal aliens under the age of 35 who have been in the United States for five consecutive years and came (illegally) to the United States before the age of 16. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) is the main sponsor of this bill.

2007-2008: Cosponsored the American Dream Act, which would have rewarded illegal immigrants with in-state tuition and legal status (Berman).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1275, the American Dream Act. This bill would make illegal aliens eligible for in-state tuition and would allow DHS to grant illegal college students legal status. This bill would encourage illegal immigration and reward illegal immigrants, as well as harming legal students. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) is the main sponsor of this bill.

2007-2008: Cosponsoring AgJOBS, which grants amnesty to illegal aliens who work in the agricultural field (Berman).
Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of H.R. 371, which encourages more illegal immigration by rewarding certain illegal aliens who work in agriculture with amnesty. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) was the main sponsor of this bill.

2006: Voted against an amendment that denies temporary amnesty for certain Central Americans.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Tancredo Amendment to H.R. 5441, the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill of 2007. The Tancredo Amendment would prohibit funds appropriated by H.R. 5441 from being used to administer extensions of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) amnesty for Guatemalans, Hondurans, or Nicaraguans. The Tancredo Amendment failed by a vote of 134-284.

2005-2006: Cosponsored bill that contains provisions to reward illegal aliens with amnesty (Sensenbrenner)
Rep. Lofgren was a cosponsor of H.R. 3402. Title IX of H.R. 3402 loosens the rules governing visas for victims of trafficking and domestic violence and their families and would reward certain illegal aliens with amnesty. The primary sponsor was Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.).

2005-2006: Cosponsored AgJobs to grant amnesty to illegal aliens working in agriculture (Cannon).
Rep. Lofgren was a cosponsor of H.R. 884 to encourage more illegal immigration by rewarding certain illegal aliens who work in agriculture with amnesty. This bills primary sponsor was Rep. Chris Cannon (R-Utah).

2004: Cosponsored SOLVE Act to reward all illegal aliens with amnesty (Gutierrez).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4262, an amnesty that could potentially have applied to virtually all of the 10.3 million illegal aliens estimated to have been in the country in March, 2004, plus their spouses and children. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) was the primary sponsor.

2003-2004: Cosponsored bill to grant amnesty to illegal aliens (Cannon).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3142 to reward certain illegal aliens working in agriculture with amnesty. Rep. Chris Cannon (R-Utah) was the primary sponsor.

2003-2004: Cosponsored a bill to reward college-age illegal aliens with amnesty (Cannon).
H.R. 1684 was a defacto amnesty to grant legal status to certain college-age illegal aliens who would qualify to receive in-state tuition rates. An estimated 500,000 to 600,000 illegal aliens would have qualified for this amnesty. This bills primary sponsor was Rep. Chris Cannon (R-Utah).

2002: cosponsored bill to grant amnesty to illegal aliens (Davis.)
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored the Central American Security Act to expand the NACARA amnesty and grant amnesty to some 2.3 million illegal aliens from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The bills primary sponsor was Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.).

2002: Voted for a resolution to reward illegal immigrants with the Section 245(i) amnesty.
Rep. Lofgren voted for H RES 365, a four-month extension of Section 245(i), an amnesty for illegal aliens that rewards illegal immigrants with residency by allowing certain illegal aliens to pay a 1,000 fine, to apply for a green card in this country, and to stay without fear of deportation. H RES 365, sponsored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), passed by a vote of 275 to 137.

2001-2002: Voted for a bill to extend an illegal immigrant amnesty act (Gekas).
Rep. Lofgren voted to reward illegal immigrants with amnesty by voting in favor of H.R. 1885, or a four-month extension of Section 245(i). The bills primary sponsor was Rep. George Gekas (R-Penn).

2001-2002: cosponsored bill offering amnesty to illegal aliens from certain countries (Gutierrez)
Rep. Lofgren chose to reward illegal aliens with amnesty by cosponsoring H.R. 348, a bill that would extend the NACARA amnesty to certain illegal aliens from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Haiti. The primary sponsor was Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.).

2001-2002: Cosponsored a bill to reward illegal aliens receiving in-state tuition with amnesty (Cannon).
H.R. 1918 would have granted a defacto amnesty by granting legal status to certain college-age illegal aliens who would qualify to receive in-state tuition rates. An estimated 500,000 to 600,000 illegal aliens would have qualified for this amnesty. This bills primary sponsor was Rep. Chris Cannon (R-Utah).

1999-2000: cosponsored bill to pass another amnesty (Gutierrez).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R.36, which would have rewarded approximately one million illegal aliens from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Haiti, including their spouses and children, with a direct path to U.S. citizenship. The main sponsor of this bill was Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.).

1998: cosponsored a bill to award amnesty to illegal aliens (Gutierrez).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R.3553, which would have awarded amnesty to almost 1.2 million illegal immigrants, in addition to the almost one million who were granted amnesty in 1997. The primary sponsor of this bill was Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.).

1997-1998: Voted against a motion to strip an amensty from a bill.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Rohrabacher Motion to H.R. 2267 to kill the Section 245(i) amnesty that allowed certain illegal aliens to pay a fee and avoid a 1996 laws provision that punishes illegal aliens by barring them for 10 years from entering the U.S. on a legal visa as a student, tourist, worker or immigrant. The Rohrabacher Motion, sponsored by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), failed by a vote of 153-268.

1997-1998: cosponsored a bill to grant amnesty to illegal aliens (Diaz-Balart).
Rep. Lofgren supported a bill, H.R.2302, that would have allowed 540,000 illegal immigrants from Central America to apply for amnesty, even though they previously had been denied asylum in the United States. The primary sponsor was Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). Congress eventually passed a much-expanded version of this proposed amnesty by slipping it into an appropriations bill for the District of Columbia (see the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act of 1997).

Rep. Lofgren voted against 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).
 

2023: Voted against H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Lofgren voted against 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.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 3149 to extend federal healthcare assistance to illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3149, the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). The legislation would extend federal healthcare assistance, including Medicare, CHIP, and Obamacare exchange subsidies to illegal aliens. It would also remove the illegally present provision from the Affordable Care Act, allowing illegal aliens full access.

2021: Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Lofgren 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.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 641, the Agricultural Worker Program Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 641, the Agricultural Worker Program Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). This legislation includes the same criminal restrictions as the DACA amnesty, including near unlimited waivers. Amnesty recipients would also receive employment and travel benefits.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 668, the American Dream Employment Act of 2019 to reward illegal immigration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 668, the American Dream Employment Act of 2019, introduced by Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.). This legislation would allow DACA amnesty recipients to receive House and Senate jobs.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6525, the Higher Education Dream Act of 2018, to increase rewards for illegal immigration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 6525 that would give Dreamer illegal aliens access to higher education assistance. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) is the lead sponsor of the legislation.

2017: Cosponsored legislation to provide free legal counsel to all illegal aliens (Jayapal) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1006, legislation that would provide taxpayer-funded legal counsel to all illegal aliens. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Was.).

2017: Voted against legislation to reduce rewards for illegal aliens (Labrador) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to provide DREAMers with legal aid (Correa) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 858, the DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act. This legislation would force the government to donate funds to organizations that provide legal aid to illegal aliens who qualified for President Obamas illegal DACA executive actions. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Luis Correa (D-Cal.).

2015: Increases rewards for illegal aliens by extending health care benefits (Lujan Grisham) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored Rep. Michelle Lujan Grishams HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act, H.R.1974, that would offer rewards to illegal aliens by extending taxpayer funded health care benefits to illegal aliens.

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2014: Voted against the Gohmert amendment to prevent housing subsides for illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren voted against the Gohmert amendment to H.R. 4745, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, of 2015. The amendment would have reduced funding to HUD for an amount equal to what has been spent in the past on Section 8 housing for illegal aliens. The amendment failed 160-266.

2013: Voted as part of House Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2278 to reduce rewards for illegal immigration Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2278, the Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act of 2013, sponsored by Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC). The SAFE Act would prevent cities from providing sanctuary to illegal aliens and would provide funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) that reimburses states for incarcerating illegal aliens. The SAFE Act passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 20 to 15.

2011: Cosponsoring a bill to reward illegal aliens with amnesty and in-state tuition Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of HR 1842, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors [DREAM] Act of 2011. HR 1842 would allow illegal aliens to pay in-state tuition at Americas public colleges and universities. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration.

2009: Voted against allowing consideration of verification amendments to the health care reform bill Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the rule to H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Despite high publicity about the big loopholes in the bill allowing illegal aliens to participate in many parts of the new federal healthcare plan, the Rules Committee brought a rule to the House floor that blocked a vote on any amendment giving the Members a chance to close the loopholes. NumbersUSA notified the Members of Congress that a vote FOR the closed rule would be graded as a vote to provide rewards and incentives for illegal immigration. In particular, the rule prevented the House from considering the Heller, Deal, and Wilson verification amendments to the bill. By supporting the rule, Rep. Lofgren signaled his/her support of a health bill that creates rewards or incentives for illegal immigration. The rule passed 242-192 (7 Nov. 09; 1:33 PM).

2009-2010: Cosponsored AgJOBS, which rewards illegal immigration by giving illegal agricultural workers blue card status (Berman).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2414 to reward illegal immigration by protecting illegal aliens granted temporary resident status and later giving them and their families full residency. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) was the main sponsor of this bill.

2009-2010: Cosponsored the DREAM Act, which rewards illegal aliens with amnesty and in-state tuition (Berman).
Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of H.R. 1741, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors [DREAM] Act of 2007. H.R. 1741 would grant illegal aliens permanent resident status and allow them to pay in-state tuition at Americas public colleges and universities. Such a reward for illegal immigration serves as an incentive for more illegal immigration. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) is the main sponsor of this bill.

2008: Voted for an amendment to prevent illegal aliens from receiving federal housing funds.
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of an amendment to H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008. This amendment would prevent illegal aliens from receiving Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds pursuant to this act. The amendment passed by a vote of 391-33.

2008: Voted for an amendment to restrict funding to businesses that hire illegal aliens.
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of an amendment to HR 5819 that would prohibit SBIR or STTR awards from going to a small business concern if an unlawful alien has an ownership interest in that concern or in a concern that has interest in the small business. The amendment also prohibits SBIR and STTR awards from going to businesses that have repeatedly hired, recruited, or referred unlawful aliens. The amendment passed by a vote of 406-0, with 3 present.

2007-2008: Voted against an amendment to prohibit Social Security funds from being used to administer benefits accrued from work performed in Mexico.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Gingrey amendment to HR 3043, an amendment to prohibit the use of funds by the SSA to administer Social Security benefit payments, under any agreement between the United States and Mexico establishing totalization arrangements between the two countries. The amendment passed 254-168.

2007-2008: Cosponsored the American Dream Act, which would have rewarded illegal immigrants with in-state tuition and legal status (Berman).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1275, the American Dream Act. This bill would make illegal aliens eligible for in-state tuition and would allow DHS to grant illegal college students legal status. This bill would encourage illegal immigration and reward illegal immigrants, as well as harming legal students. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) is the main sponsor of this bill.

2007-2008: Voted to allow illegal aliens to vote in union elections.
Rep. Lofgren voted against a Motion to Recommit H.R. 800, the Employee Free Choice Act of 2007. The Motion to Recommit would have recommitted H.R. 800 to the Committee on Education and Labor with instructions to report the bill back to the House with an amendment that would require that all employees allowed to vote in union elections be citizens or legal residents of the United States. Although some Representatives voted against the Motion to Recommit because it would have delayed final passage of the bill, a vote in favor of the Motion to Recommit was clearly a vote in favor of interior enforcement and against allowing illegal aliens to vote in union elections. The Motion to Recommit failed by a vote of 202-225.

2007-2008: Cosponsored a bill to reward illegal aliens with amnesty (Berman).
Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of H.R. 371 to reward illegal immigration by protecting illegal aliens granted temporary resident status from prosecution for Social Security fraud. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.) was the main sponsor of this bill.

2005-2006: Voted for an amendment to aid states in conforming with minimum federally-mandated license standards.
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Obey amendment to H.R. 2360 to provide $100 million to fund grants under the REAL ID Act to assist States in conforming with minimum drivers? license standards. The Obey amendment passed by a vote of 226-198.

2005-2006: Cosponsored AgJobs to protect illegal aliens from prosecution (Cannon).
Rep. Lofgren was a cosponsor of H.R. 884 to reward illegal immigration by protecting illegal aliens granted temporary resident status from prosecution for Social Security fraud. This bills primary sponsor was Rep. Chris Cannon (R-Utah).

2005: Voted against the Rule that incorporated the Managers Amendment to H.R. 418 to reduce rewards for illegal immigration Rep. Lofgren voted against the Rule that incorporated the Managers Amendment to H.R. 418 to strike both the section of the bill that explicitly recognizes states ability to issue driving certificates that do not comply with the standards

2005: Voted against H.R. 418 to reduce rewards for illegal immigration Rep. Lofgren voted against legal presence requirement that would make illegal aliens ineligible for drivers licenses. As well

2004: Voted against bill to prohibit drivers licenses for illegal aliens (Hastert)
Rep. Lofgren voted against final passage of H.R. 10 that included provisions to set federal standards for the issuance of drivers licenses and birth certificates. H.R. 10 prohibited issuance of drivers licenses to illegal aliens and required that drivers licenses of temporary visa holders expire when their visa expires. As well, H.R. 10 contained provisions to prohibit the use of consular-issued ID cards. H.R. 10, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), passed by a vote of 282-134.

2004: Voted in favor of a Motion to Recommit (Maloney) on H.R. 10 to prohibit issuance of drivers licenses to illegal aliens
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Maloney Motion to Recommit with Instructions to strip from H.R. 10 a provision to set federal standards for the issuance of drivers licenses and birth certificates. H.R. 10 prohibited the issuance of drivers licenses to illegal aliens and required that drivers licenses of temporary visa holders expire when their visa expires. As well, H.R. 10 contains provisions to prohibit the use of consular-issued ID cards. The Maloney Motion to Recommit, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), failed by a vote of 193-223.

2004: Voted against prohibiting drivers licenses for illegal aliens by voting in favor of a Motion to Instruct Conferees
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of a Motion to Instruct Conferees to strip a provision from H.R. 10 to set federal standards for the issuance of drivers licenses and birth certificates. H.R. 10 prohibited the issuance of drivers licenses to illegal aliens and required that drivers licenses of temporary visa holders expire when their visa expires. As well, H.R. 10 contained provisions to prohibit the use of consular-issued ID cards. The Motion to Instruct failed by a vote of 169-229.

2004: Voted in favor of amendment (Menendez) to H.R. 10 to strip provisions prohibiting issuance of drivers licenses for illegal aliens
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Menendez Amendment to strip from H.R. 10 a provision to set federal standards for the issuance of drivers licenses and birth certificates. H.R. 10 prohibited the issuance of drivers licenses to illegal aliens and required that drivers licenses of temporary visa holders expire when their visa expires. As well, H.R. 10 contained provisions to prohibit the use of consular-issued ID cards. The Menendez Amendment, sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), failed by a vote of 203-213.

2004: Voted in committee in favor of amendment (Conyers) that would strip provisions reduce rewards for illegal aliens
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee in favor of the Conyers Substitute Amendment to H.R. 10 that would have stripped the provisions to set federal standards for the issuance of drivers licenses and birth certificates from H.R. 10. As well, the Conyers Amendment would have stripped the provisions from H.R. 10 to prohibit the use of consular-issued ID cards. The Conyers Amendment, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), failed by a vote of 15 to 20.

2004: Voted in committee against bill to prevent illegal aliens from obtaining drivers licenses (Hastert)
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 10 that included provisions to set federal standards for the issuance of drivers licenses and birth certificates. H.R. 10 prohibited the issuance of drivers licenses to illegal aliens and required that drivers licenses of temporary visa holders expire when their visa expires. As well, H.R. 10 contained provisions to prohibit the use of consular-issued ID cards. H.R. 10, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), was passed by the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 19 to 12.

2004: Voted in committee to increase rewards for illegal immigration by voting in favor of amendment (Sanchez) to weaken drivers license provisions of H.R. 10
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Sanchez Amendment to H.R. 10 to weaken the drivers license provisions of H.R. 10 that required federal standards for the issuance of drivers licenses. The Sanchez Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.), failed by a vote of 12 to 19.

2004: Voted in committee in favor of amendment (Jackson Lee) to H.R. 10 to reward illegal aliens with drivers licenses
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Jackson Lee Amendment to H.R. 10. The Jackson Lee Amendment would have facilitated illegal immigration by allowing insecure forms of identification such as consular-issued ID cards that are often used by illegal aliens to be used to obtain drivers licenses. The Jackson Lee Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), failed by a vote of 15-20.

2004: Voted for amendment (Oxley) allowing use of foreign ID cards in U.S.
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Oxley Amendment to strip the Culberson Amendment from H.R. 5025. The Culberson Amendment would have prohibited the use of matricula consular ID cards. The Oxley Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Mike Oxley (R-Ohio), passed by a vote of 222-177.

2004: Voted against amendment (Hayworth) and in favor of rewarding illegal aliens with Social Security benefits.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Hayworth Amendment to H.R. 5006 that would have effectively prevented the U.S.-Mexico totalization agreement from taking effect, and, as a result, prevented Social Security payments to illegal aliens from Mexico. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. J. D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.), failed by a vote of 178-225.

2003-2004: Cosponsored bill protecting illegal immigrants from prosecution (Cannon).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3142 to reward illegal immigration by protecting illegal aliens granted temporary resident status from prosecution for Social Security fraud. Rep. Chris Cannon (R-Utah) was the primary sponsor.

2003-2004: Voted against an amendment to fight the use of foreign IDs.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Hostettler Amendment to put some major restrictions on consular-issued ID cards that are frequently issued to illegal aliens by foreign governments. These cards make it easier for illegal aliens to gain government services and to otherwise profit from their illegal activity. The Hostettler, sponsored by Rep. John Hostettler (R-Ind.), Amendment passed by a vote of 226-198.

2003-2004: Cosponsored bill to grant amnesty to college-age illegal aliens (Cannon).
H.R. 1684 would have rewarded illegal immigration by adjusting the status of certain college-age illegal aliens to legal permanent resident for the purpose of receiving in-state college tuition rates. This bills primary sponsor was Rep. Chris Cannon (R-Utah).

1996: Voted against bill denying illegal aliens in-state tuition (Smith)
Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2202 that denied illegal aliens in-state tuition, in addition to almost all forms of federal welfare. The primary sponsor was Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas).

1995-1996: Voted in committee against denying illegal aliens in-state tuition (Smith).
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2202 to deny illegal aliens in-state tuition, in addition to almost all forms of federal welfare. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 23-10.

Rep. Lofgren voted against 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. Lofgren co-sponsored the NO BAN Act (H.R. 924) to strictly limit presidential authority to limit or halt immigration.

The NO BAN Act (by Judy Chu, D-CA) would strictly limit the president’s broad authority found under 8 USC 1182(f) to stop immigration “whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.

Rep. Lofgren voted against 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. Lofgren voted against 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. Lofgren co-sponsored the Access to Counsel Act (H.R. 944) to provide time for illegal border crossers to access legal counsel.

The Access to Counsel Act (by Pramila Jayapal, D-WA) would require a time period for aliens at ports of entry to access counsel, effectively slowing down crossing at ports of entry for everyone.
 

2023: Sponsored H.R. 3194 to encourage border surges
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3194, the U.S. Citizenship Act, introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). The legislation would likely create a massive surge of illegal border crossings because of the amnesty, new enforcement guidelines that block removals of illegal aliens, and the green card expansions.

2023: Voted against H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Lofgren voted against 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. 666 to provide time for illegal border crossers time to access council
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 666, the Access to Counsel Act, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). The legislation would require a time period for aliens at port of entry to access counsel, effective slowing down crossing at ports of entry for everyone.

2020: Voted in favor of H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act, to hamper border security Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). The legislation would require adequate time to access counsel for all aliens referred for secondary inspection at ports of entry. In doing so, it would slow down processing at ports of entry and redirect resources that could otherwise be used for border security.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 2686 to weaken border security Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2686, the Border Property Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), that would block funds from being used for eminent domain in order to construct additional border barriers.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 2415 to encourage border surges Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2415, the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, introduced by Rep. Primila Jayapal (D-Wash.), that would limit the time that illegal aliens can be detained and weakens the authority of ICE detainers. The bill would require ICE detainer warrants to by issued by immigration judges, prohibit the detention of certain individuals, including illegal aliens under the age of 18, expand the use of alternatives to detention, and prohibit the use of private prisons.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3524 to strengthen border security Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3524, the Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) that would fund additional immigration judges at the southern border.

2020: Cosponsored H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act, to hamper border security Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 5581, the Access to Counsel Act, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). The legislation would require adequate time to access counsel for all aliens referred for secondary inspection at ports of entry. In doing so, it would slow down processing at ports of entry and redirect resources that could otherwise be used for border security.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 1012, the REUNITE Act, to encourage border surges and asylum fraud Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1012, the REUNITE Act, introduced by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.). This legislation would require the reunification or families separated after crossing the border illegally and would allow for attorneys to help minors sue the government. It would also allow for the waiving of the entry/exit DNA test, require expanded Alternatives to Detention, and require confidentiality.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6193, the Central America Family Protection and Reunification Act, to weaken border security Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 6193, the Central America Family Protection and Reunification Act. The legislation would make it more difficult for the feds to detain and prosecute family units and unaccompanied minors who cross the border illegally.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act, to weaken enforcement and increase refugee fraud Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act, introduced by Rep. Jarrold Nadler (D-N.Y.). The legislation would: 1) severely limit the ability of Customs and Border Protection to detain family units who cross the border illegally, 2) prohibits the prosecution of asylum-seekers for illegal entry until after their asylum claims have been decided, and 3) increase instances of asylum fraud by limiting the feds ability to detain and remove asylum-seekers.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6594, the REUNITE Act, that grants amnesty to TPS recipients Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 6594 that would redirect money used for immigration Enforcement and Removal Operations to be used to help reunite illegal-alien families and to provide legal counsel to illegal aliens. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) is the lead sponsor of the legislation.

2017: Voted against legislation to curtail border surge (Carter) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 495, the Protection of Children Act of 2017, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation takes excellent steps to resolve the surge of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) along the Southwest border. First, it removes the requirement that only UACs from contiguous countries receive expedited removal. In addition, children are no longer required to make their own independent decision to withdraw their applications for admission, and immigration officers who determine such children are inadmissible may withdraw their applications and return them to their home countries. The transfer time of UACs to HHS is extended to allow for review, and various improvements are made to the SIJ visa and asylum programs. Notably, this bill requires detailed information to be reported to DHS regarding the individuals with whom UACs are placed, including name, social security number, and immigration status. DHS is required to then investigate those with unknown immigration status and initiate removal proceedings on those unlawfully present. The bills main sponsor is Rep. John Carter (R-Tex.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to nullify immigration enforcement executive order (Lofgren) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 920, the Protecting Our Border Communities Act of 2017. This legislation would prevent the government from acting on President Trumps Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements executive order. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Cal.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to prevent border fence completion (Lujan Grisham) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 837, the Build Bridges Not Walls Act. This legislation would prevent the government from acting on any executive order issued by the president that requires the building of a border fence or wall. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM).

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2012: Voted in favor of an amendment to hamstring border enforcement in 2012 (Grijalva) Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Grijalva amendment to H.R. 2578, legislation to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This amendment would have stripped provisions that allow the Border Patrol to bypass regulations put in place by the Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture on federal lands within 100 miles of the border. The amendments sponsor is Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and it failed 177-247 (19 June 2012).

2012: Supported an amendment to place cell towers on the border (Poe) Rep. Lofgren supported the Poe Amendment to the FY2013 DHS Appropriations Bill. This amendment would allocate funding for the building of cell phone towers along stretches of the U.S. - Mexico border so that Border Patrol agents and others in trouble can call law enforcement for assistance. The amendment passed by a vote of 302-113 (6 June 2012).

2011: Supported an amendment to build cell phone towers along the U.S. - Mexico border (Poe) Rep. Lofgren supported the Poe Amendment to the FY 2012 DHS Appropriations Bill. This amendment would allocate funding for the building of cell phone towers along stretches of the U.S. - Mexico border so that Border Patrol agents and others in trouble can call law enforcement for assistance. The amendment passed by a vote of 327-93 (1 June 2011).

2009-2010: Voted against an amendment to deter illegal immigration and drug smuggling by removing lookout posts for smugglers.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the King amendment (250) to H.R. 2892, the 2010 DHS appropriations bill. This amendment requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remove the lookout posts constructed by drug smugglers, thereby making it more difficult for drug smugglers and reducing illegal immigration associated with illegal drug activity. This amendment passed 240-187-1. Rep. Lofgrens vote was one to continue allowing illegal drugs and aliens across our border.

2008: Has not Signed Discharge Petition to move H.R. 4088, a bill to increase border security Rep. Lofgren has not signed the Discharge Petition on H.R. 4088, the SAVE Act, to increase border security. If the petition collects 218 signatures, a simple majority, the bill can bypass the committee process and be placed on the House floor for a vote.

2007-2008: Voted against an amendment to increase funding for the construction of a border fence.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Brown-Waite amendment to HR 2638. This amendment re-directs $89 million set to be appropriated to the Undersecretary for Managements account to the Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology Account, with a view towards constructing at least 700 miles of fencing along the southern border. The amendment was adopted 241-179.

2006: Voted for a bill to prevent border tunnels.
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 4830, the Border Tunnel Protection Act of 2006 to penalize any person who constructs or uses a border tunnel. H.R. 4830 passed by a vote of 422 to 0.

2006: Voted against border fence Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 6061 to create a 700 mile reinforced fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, and to provide for other barriers for border control. H.R. 6061 passed by a vote of 283-138-1 (1 denotes a vote of present.) on September 14, 2006.

2005-2006: Voted against an amendment that requires complete execution of the previously instituted entry-exit system.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Sullivan Amendment to H.R. 4437 to require full implementation of the automated entry-exit system that was instituted by Congress in 1996. As well, the Sullivan Amendment would have provided for expedited removal of most illegal aliens. The Sullivan Amendment failed by a vote of 163 to 251.

2005-2006: Voted against a bill to build 700 miles of a border fence.
Rep. Lofgren voted against final passage of H.R. 4437 which included provisions to create 700 miles of border fencing along the Mexican border and to require implementation of the entry-exit system. H.R. 4437 was passed by the House by a vote of 239 to 182.

2005-2006: Voted against an amendment to reinforce physical structures, including fences, to keep illegal aliens out.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Hunter Amendment to H.R. 4437. The Hunter Amendment would shore up security by building fences and other physical infrastructure to keep out illegal aliens. The Hunter Amendment passed by a vote of 260-159.

2005-2006: Voted against amendment (Goode) to H.R. 1815 to authorize troops on the border
Rep. Lofgren voted against authorizing the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the military, under certain conditions, to assist in the performance of border control functions. H. Amdt. 206, sponsored by Rep. Virgil Goode (R-Va.), passed the House by a vote of 245-184.

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2004: Voted against bill to increase the number of Border Patrol agents (Hastert)
Rep. Lofgren voted against final passage of H.R. 10 that included provisions to increase the number of Border Patrol agents by 2,000 a year for 5 years and to increase the number of ICE inspectors by 1,600 a year for 5 years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions aimed at better screening of airline passengers before they enter the U.S. H.R. 10, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), passed by a vote of 282-134.

2004: Voted in favor of amendment (Souder) to H.R. 10 to help security screeners reduce illegal immigration
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Souder Amendment to H.R. 10 to give all security screening personnel access to law enforcement and intelligence information maintained by DHS. The Souder Amendment sought to help security screeners identify and stop illegal aliens. The Souder Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Mark Souder (R-Ind.), passed by a vote of 410-0.

2004: Voted against amendment (Ose) to H.R. 10 to increase border control with border fence
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Ose Amendment to ensure completion of the last 14 miles of the San Diego border fence. This would serve as a physical barrier to additional illegal immigration. The Ose Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Doug Ose (R-Calif.), passed by a vote of 252-160.

2004: Voted in favor of a Motion to Recommit (Maloney) on H.R. 10 to strip provisions to increase border security
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Maloney Motion to Recommit with Instructions to strip from H.R. 10 provisions to increase the number of Border Patrol agents by 2,000 a year for 5 years and to increase the number of ICE inspectors by 1,600 a year for 5 years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions aimed at better screening of airline passengers before they enter the U.S. The Maloney Motion to Recommit, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), failed by a vote of 193-223.

2004: Voted in favor of amendment (Menendez) to H.R. 10 to strip provisions reducing illegal immigration with border security
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Menendez Amendment to strip from H.R. 10 provisions to increase the number of Border Patrol agents by 2,000 a year for 5 years and to increase the number of ICE inspectors by 1,600 a year for 5 years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions aimed at better screening of airline passengers before they enter the U.S. The Menendez Amendment, sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), failed by a vote of 203-213.

2004: Voted in committee in favor of amendment (Conyers) that would strip provisions to reduce illegal immigration with increased border security
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee in favor of the Conyers Substitute Amendment to H.R. 10 that would have stripped provisions to increase the number of Border Patrol agents by 2,000 a year for 5 years and to increase the number of ICE inspectors by 1,600 a year for 5 years from H.R. 10. As well, it would have stripped the provisions aimed at better screening of airline passengers before they enter the U.S. The Conyers Amendment, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), failed by a vote of 15 to 20.

2004: Voted in committee against bill to reduce illegal immigration with increased border security (Hastert)
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 10 that included provisions to increase the number of Border Patrol agents by 2,000 a year for 5 years and to increase the number of ICE inspectors by 1,600 a year for 5 years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions aimed at better screening of airline passengers before they enter the U.S. H.R. 10, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), was passed by the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 19 to 12.

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2003-2004: Voted against an amendment (Goode) to authorize the use of the military to assist in border control.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Goode Amendment to H.R. 1588 (Duncan) authorizing members of the military, under certain circumstances, to assist in border control efforts. The Goode Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Virgil Goode (R-Va.), passed the House by a vote of 250-179.

2002: Voted against an amendment to authorize the use of the military in border control efforts.
Rep. Lofgren voted against H. Amdt. 479 to H.R. 4546 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to assign members of the military to assist in border control efforts. The amendment passed 232-183.

2001-2002: Voted against the Traficant Amendment to authorize the use of troops on the border.
Rep. Lofgren voted against authorizing the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury to request that members of the Armed Forces assist the INS with border control efforts. The Traficant Amendment to H.R. 2586, sponsored by Rep. James Traficant (D-Ohio), passed by a vote of 242-173.

1996: Voted against a bill to reduce illegal immigration with border control, such as increased Border Patrol forces.
Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2202, a large omnibus bill with dozens of provisions aimed at reducing illegal immigration. It included major increases in Border Patrol forces. As well, it barred from any kind of legal entry for 10 years any illegal alien who had been previously apprehended and deported. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed by a vote of 333-87.

1995-1996: Voted in committee against reducing illegal immigration with increased Border Patrol forces (Smith)
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2202 that contained provisions aimed at reducing illegal immigration such as increased Border Patrol forces. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 23-10.

Rep. Lofgren co-sponsored the No Round Up Act (H.R. 2129) to repeal the alien registration requirement of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The No Round Up Act (by Pramila Jayapal, D-WA) would repeal the Immigration and Nationality Act’s requirement that foreign citizens who spend more than 30 consecutive days in the United States register with the U.S. government.
 

Rep. Lofgren voted against 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. Lofgren co-sponsored the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R. 1061) to strictly limit where ICE can enforce the law.

The Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (by Adriano Espaillat, D-NY) would prohibit ICE from detaining illegal aliens in certain locations.
 

Rep. Lofgren voted against 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: (Jan. 22) Rep. Lofgren voted against 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. Lofgren voted against 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. Lofgren voted against 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.)

2023: Voted against H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Lofgren voted against 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 against H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Rep. Lofgren voted against 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.

Rep. Lofgren co-sponsored the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 4319) to weaken interior enforcement.

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act (by Zoe Lofgren, D-CA) would halt enforcement efforts against any illegal alien who could qualify for the amnesties regardless if the alien has applied or not.
 

2023: Sponsored H.R. 3194 to prohibit most deportations
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 3194, the U.S. Citizenship Act, introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.). The legislation would block the deportation of illegal aliens until they've had an opportunity to apply for relief or an adjustment of status.

2023: Voted against H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Lofgren voted against 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 against H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Lofgren voted against 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.

2022: Voted against the Tiffany Amendment to H.R. 3648 in committee Rep. Lofgren voted against Rep. Tom Tiffanys amendment to H.R. 3648, the EAGLE Act, during the House Judiciary Committee markup. The amendment would prohibit the issuance of visas to individuals from recalcitrant countries -- countries that refuse to repatriate removed aliens.

2021: Voted in Favor of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of 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: Voted in Favor of H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of 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: Sponsored H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren sponsored 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: Sponsored H.R. 5518 to authorize virtual naturalization ceremonies Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 5518, the Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas). The legislation would allow for virtual naturalizations, which could lead to fraud because immigrants will no longer have a place to turn in their green cards.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 2222 to ban detention for illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2222, the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). The legislation would make it the sense of Congress that detention, even for a short period of time, inflicts severe, irreparable harm on children and should be avoided.

2021: Sponsored H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren cosponsored 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.

2020: Voted against H.R 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act on House floor Sen. Lofgren voted against H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, that would weaken interior enforcement and increase foreign worker visas. The bill reduced funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement by $431 million. Further, the bill authorized the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor to increase the number of H-2B visas issued during the 2021 fiscal year.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 2415 to encourage border surges Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2415, the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, introduced by Rep. Primila Jayapal (D-Wash.), that would limit the time that illegal aliens can be detained and weakens the authority of ICE detainers. The bill would require ICE detainer warrants to by issued by immigration judges, prohibit the detention of certain individuals, including illegal aliens under the age of 18, expand the use of alternatives to detention, and prohibit the use of private prisons.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 4155 to encourage future border surges Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4155, the Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal (FAIR) Proceedings Act, introduced by Rep. Donald McEachin (D-Va.), that would require taxpayer funded immigration attorneys for certain illegal aliens. Further, the bill would repeal the existing ban on providing public counsel for foreign nationals on immigration matters.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 3799, the Reuniting Families Act, to increase legal immigration Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3799, the Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.). The legislation would exempt certain family-preference immigrants from numerical limitations and increase annual caps on all adult family-preference categories. The bill would also repeal per-country caps, repeal the 3- and 10-year bars for admission, and increase the visa lottery by 25,000.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 2217 to encourage border surges of UACs Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 2217, the Families, Not Facilities Act, introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-Fla.), that would encourage future border surges limiting the detention of unaccompanied alien minors (UACs). The bill would prohibit the use of information provided by the UAC to apprehend, detain, or remove illegal aliens associated with the UAC. Further, it would transfer money away from immigration enforcement and to the agencies that handle the resettlement of UACs.

2019: Voted in favor of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would have granted amnesty to approximately 1.5 million illegal farm workers and their families, while waiving many inadmissibility restrictions. It also would have expanded the H-2A guest worker program by setting aside 20,000 visas for year-round work traditionally held by American workers. Further, it would have created 40,000 new green cards for longtime H-2A workers and other low-skilled foreign workers.

2019: Voted against H.R. 1158, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, to prevent weakening interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 1158, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, that provides funding for the federal government for FY2020. H.R. 1158 effectively prohibits ICE from cooperating with Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs).

2019: Voted in favor of H.R. 3401, the border crisis supplemental funding bill, to facilitate the continued trafficking of children along the Southern border Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 3401 on the House floor. The bill failed to include payroll funding for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who are dealing with the ongoing border crisis. The bill also lacked funding for additional detention space and failed to address the root causes of the border surge, guaranteeing the need for future spending bills.

2019: Voted for H.R. 6 to weaken enforcement on House floor Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 6 on the House floor that would have granted amnesty to approximately 3.6 million illegal aliens. The legislation would grant amnesty to approximately to illegal aliens prima facia, meaning it suspends interior enforcement during the time the amnesty is being granted. The bill passed the House by a vote on 237-to-187.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, introduced by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.). The legislation would grant amnesty to approximately 3.6 million illegal aliens prima facia, meaning it suspends interior enforcement during the time the amnesty is being granted.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 1012, the REUNITE Act, to encourage border surges and asylum fraud Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1012, the REUNITE Act, introduced by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.). This legislation would require the reunification or families separated after crossing the border illegally and would allow for attorneys to help minors sue the government. It would also allow for the waiving of the entry/exit DNA test, require expanded Alternatives to Detention, and require confidentiality.

2019: Cosponsored H.R. 1011, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1011, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, introduced by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.). This legislation would limit where ICE can make arrests of illegal aliens.

2019: Voted in favor of the omnibus spending bill, H.J. Res. 31, to weaken interior enforcement Sen. Lofgren voted in favor of H.J.Res. 31, the omnibus spending bill. The bill reduces the funding for detention beds used by ICE to detain criminal aliens and recent illegal border crossers. It also provides protection from enforcement and removal for the illegal-alien sponsors and their families of unaccompanied alien children who cross the border illegally. Further, it prevents the hiring of any new ICE agents for Enforcement and Removal Operations.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 4944, the Reuniting Families Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4944, the Reuniting Families Act. This legislation would eliminate the 3- and 10-year bars and exempt classes of illegal aliens from deportation.

2018: Cosponsored H.R. 6594, the REUNITE Act, that grants amnesty to TPS recipients Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 6594 that would redirect money used for immigration Enforcement and Removal Operations to be used to help reunite illegal-alien families and to provide legal counsel to illegal aliens. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) is the lead sponsor of the legislation.

2017: Cosponsored the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act, introduced by Rep. Beto ORourke, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 3695, the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act. This legislation would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from using information collected on applications from Pres. Obamas unconstitutional DACA executive amnesty for enforcement purposes. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Beto ORourke (D-Texas).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to prevent DHS from using DACA information (ORourke) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 532, the DREAMer Information Protection Act. This legislation would prevent DHS from using DACA-submitted information in enforcement operations. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Beto ORourke (D-Texas).

2017: Cosponsored legislation weakening interior enforcement (Espaillat) Sen. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 845, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. This legislation would prevent federal immigration agents from detaining illegal aliens in certain public places. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY).

2017: Cosponsored legislation ending the 287(g) program (Quigley) Sen. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 1236. This legislation would end the 287(g) program by prohibiting the federal government from entering into agreements with states and local jurisdictions to assist with immigration enforcement efforts. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.).

2017: Cosponsored H.R. 921, introduced by Rep. Lofgren (D-Calif.) to nullify Pres. Trumps sanctuary city executive order Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 921, the Community Trust Act of 2017. This legislation would nullify President Trumps Executive Order 13768, which called for immigration laws to be enforced and for sanctuary cities to be stripped of relevant federal funds. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Cal.).

2017: Voted against legislation to increase interior enforcement (Labrador) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2431, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, in the House Judiciary Committee. This bill was known as the SAFE Act in previous Congresses. This legislation would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce federal immigration laws. This legislation also requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. This legislation would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Id.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to nullify immigration enforcement executive order (Lofgren) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 920, the Protecting Our Border Communities Act of 2017. This legislation would prevent the government from acting on President Trumps Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements executive order. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Cal.).

2017: Cosponsored legislation to prevent border fence completion (Lujan Grisham) Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 837, the Build Bridges Not Walls Act. This legislation would prevent the government from acting on any executive order issued by the president that requires the building of a border fence or wall. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM).

2015: Cosponsored legislation to offer Health Care subsides to illegal aliens(Gutierrez) Rep. Lofgren has cosponsored H.R. 3659, the Exchange Inclusion for a Healthy America Act of 2015. This bill would allow illegal aliens to receive tax credits for purchasing health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The bill was introduced by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.).

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2015: Voted against legislation to curtail border surge (Carter) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 1149, the Protection of Children Act of 2015, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation takes excellent steps to resolve the surge of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) along the Southwest border. First, it removes the requirement that only UACs from contiguous countries receive expedited removal. In addition, children are no longer required to make their own independent decision to withdraw their applications for admission, and immigration officers who determine such children are inadmissible may withdraw their applications and return them to their home countries. The transfer time of UACs to HHS is extended to allow for review, and various improvements are made to the SIJ visa and asylum programs. Notably, this bill requires detailed information to be reported to DHS regarding the individuals with whom UACs are placed, including name, social security number, and immigration status. DHS is required to then investigate those with unknown immigration status and initiate removal proceedings on those unlawfully present. The bills main sponsor is Rep. John Carter (R-Tex.).

2014: Voted Against Amendment to Investigate Release of Illegal Aliens Rep. Lofgren voted against the King amendment to H.R. 4660, the Commerce, Science, and Justice Appropriations Bill. This amendment would appropriate $5 for the Justice Department to investigate the release of 36,007 illegal aliens with criminal convictions by DHS. The amendment passed 218-193.

2014: Voted against amendment to deprive sanctuary cities of funds Rep. Lofgren voted against the King amendment to H.R. 4460, the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill. This amendment would deprive sanctuary cities of funds due to them from enforcing federal immigration laws. Sanctuary cities are localities that do not notify federal authorities when illegal aliens are arrested, thereby acting as safe harbors for illegal aliens. The amendment passed 214-194.

2013: Voted as part of House Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2278 to strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2278, the Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act of 2013, sponsored by Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC). The SAFE Act would empower local law enforcement agents to enforce immigration laws. As well the SAFE Act requires DHS to create a national immigration violators database. The SAFE Act would help reduce illegal immigration by empowering law enforcement officials and making it more difficult for illegal aliens to live and work in local communities. H.R. 2278 passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 20 to 15.

2013-2014: Cosponsoring H.R. 300 to expand visa waiver program Rep. Lofgren is a cosponsor of H.R. 300, the Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2013. This bill would deem the country of Israel to be a program country for the visa waiver program (VWP) despite the country’s current high rate of visa overstays, which currently makes it ineligible for the program. If enacted, H.R. 300 would allow Israeli citizens to travel to the U.S. without obtaining a visa would likely result in an increased amount of visa overstays and increased illegal immigration. The bills main sponsor is Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA).

2012: Voted against an amendment to protect the 287(g) program (Sullivan) Rep. Lofgren voted against the Sullivan amendment to the FY2013 DHS Appropriations Bill. The amendment would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from terminating 287(g) agreements. The amendment, offered by Rep. John Sullivan (R-Ok.), passed by a 250-164 vote (7 June 2012).

2011: Voted against legislation to mandate E-Verify (Smith) Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2885, the Legal Workforce Act of 2011, in the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation would replace the current I-9 system by making E-Verify (currently the basic pilot federal employment verification program) permanent and mandatory for all employees via a gradual phase-in process. Specifically, an employer with 10,000 or more employees has 6 months to become compliant after the bills enactment, while employers with 500 to 10,000 employees have 12 months, employers with 20 to 500 employees have 18 months, employers with 1 to 20 employees have 24 months, and agriculture service employers have 36 months. It also provides a good faith defense against liability for an employer or recruiter who uses E-Verify and an error occurs.
This legislation stipulates penalties between $250 and $25,000 for non-compliance depending on the size of the company and number of offenses; pattern offenders can then be charged up to $15,000 for each unauthorized alien. In addition, it requires reverification of employees with limited work authorization and allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to debar a repeat offender from federal contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. Furthermore, it stipulates fines and a criminal penalty, between 1 and 15 years in prison, for an individual who knowingly provides an authorization number belonging to another individual.
Under this legislation, the SSA (Social Security Administration) is required to send out no-match letters to employers if the name and Social Security number of a current employee do not match. The employer is then required to run these employees through E-Verify. The SSA is also required to send a yearly notification to each owner of a Social Security number that has multiple employees reporting use. Moreover, this bill would then establish a voluntary Biometric Employment Eligibility Verification Program (Biometric Pilot) to record and store biometric information making it easier to defend against identity theft.
Finally, while state and local laws relating to employment verification are preempted by this legislation, states and localities may continue to exercise authority over business licensing laws that penalize employers for not being compliant with an employment verification system. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) is the bills main sponsor.

2011: Voted against an amendment to increase 287(g) funding (Royce) Rep. Lofgren voted against the Royce Amendment to H.R. 2017, the FY2012 DHS Appropriations Bill. This amendment would increase funding for the 287(g) program by $1 million (about 18.5%). The amendment passed by a vote of 268-151 (1 June 2011).

2009-2010: Voted against an amendment to require DHS contractors to use E-Verify.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the King amendment (253) to H.R. 2892, the DHS appropriations bill. The amendment requires all DHS contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of their employees. The King Amendment would have essentially implemented an Executive Order signed by President George W. Bush requiring all federal contractors to use E-Verify that has continually been postponed by President Obama. Use of E-Verify is one of the most effective tools at keeping illegal aliens out of U.S. jobs. The amendment passed 349-84, and the bill was signed into law October 28th, 2009. Rep. Lofgrens vote was one to continue allowing illegal aliens in the U.S. workforce.

2008: Voted for a bill that continues employment verification.
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of H.R. 6633, a bill to reauthorize the E-Verify program for a period of 5 years. The E-Verify program allows businesses to determine the legal status of new hires and prevents illegal aliens from being hired, thus making the program an important tool in the Attrition through Enforcement anti-illegal immigration strategy. The bill passed by a vote of 407-2.

2008: Voted against punishing sanctuary cities.
Rep. Lofgren voted against a motion to H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act. This motion would have recommitted H.R. 5719 with instructions to add language to deny tax exempt interest with respect to bonds of sanctuary states and cities, thereby putting pressure on cities that do not enforce immigration laws and cities who do not cooperate with federal authorities on immigration matters. This motion failed by a vote of 210-210.

2008: Has Not Signed Discharge Petition to move H.R. 4088, a bill to increase interior enforcement Rep. Lofgren has not signed the Discharge Petition on H.R. 4088, the SAVE Act, to require use of the electronic employment eligibility verification system, E-Verify. If the petition collects 218 signatures, a simple majority, the bill can bypass the committee process and be placed on the House floor for a vote.

2007-2008: Voted on House floor for against an amendment to fully fund the training of immigration enforcement officers.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Drake Amendment to H.R. 2638, the appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security. The Drake Amendment would fully fund the presidents budget request ($26.4 million) for the training and support for the voluntary participation of local law enforcement officers in immigration law enforcement. This amendment passed 286-127.

2007: Voted in favor of sanctuary cities for illegal aliens Rep. Lofgren voted against an amendment (H. Amdt. 294) to H.R. 2638 offered by Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO). The Tancredo amendment would prohibit funds from the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill from being distributed to states and localities that have sanctuary policies in place that prohibit or inhibit communications between Federal and state/local authorities. The Tancredo Amendment passed by a vote of 234 to 189.

2007-2008: Voted against an amendment to reduce funding for the visa waiver program.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the first Tancredo amendment to H.R. 2638, which would prohibit funding from H.R. 2638 from being used to fund the visa waiver program. This amendment failed 76-347.

2006: Voted against a bill that increases interior enforcement by allowing the federal government to remove aliens from El Salvador.
Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 6095 to clarify state and local law enforcements inherent authority to enforce Federal immigration laws and overturn a decades-old court injunction that impedes the Federal governments ability to remove aliens from El Salvador on an expedited basis. H.R. 6095 passed by a vote of 277-140.

2006: Voted against an amendment that disallows sanctuary cities for illegal aliens.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the King Amendment to H.R. 5441, the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill of 2007. The King amendment would deny federal homeland security funding to state and local governments who refuse to share information with Federal immigration authorities.

2006: Voted for an amendment that increased interior enforcement by funding workplace verification.
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Marshall Amendment to H.R. 5441, the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill of 2007. The Marshall Amendment would fund USCISs electronic employment eligibility verification program. It passed by a vote of 358-63.

2005-2006: Voted against an amendment that requires complete execution of the previously instituted entry-exit system.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Sullivan Amendment to H.R. 4437 to require full implementation of the automated entry-exit system that was instituted by Congress in 1996. The Sullivan Amendment failed by a vote of 163 to 251.

2005-2006: Voted against a bill to require their employees legal right to work in the U.S.
Rep. Lofgren voted against final passage of H.R. 4437 which would increase interior enforcement by requiring employers to use the Basic Pilot program to verify that new hires have the legal right to work in the United States. As well, it would bring state and local law enforcement agencies more into the enforcement fold and provide funding through both grants and reimbursement for their assistance in federal enforcement efforts. H.R. 4437 was passed by the House by a vote of 239 to 182.

2005-2006: Voted against an amendment to confirm local law enforcement has the authority to enforce current immigration law.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Norwood Amendment to H.R. 4437 to reaffirm state and local law enforcements existing inherent authority to assist in the enforcement of immigration law. It would bring state and local law enforcement agencies more into the enforcement fold and provide funding through both grants and reimbursement for their assistance in federal enforcement efforts. The Norwood Amendment passed by a vote of 237 to 180.

2005-2006: Voted against H. Amdt. 288 (Tancredo) and in favor of sanctuary policies for illegal aliens
Rep. Lofgren voted against H. Amdt. 288 to H.R. 2862, the CJS Appropriations bill. The amendment would deny certain federal funding to states and cities that violate federal law by enacting sanctuary policies to protect illegal aliens. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.), failed by a vote of 204 to 222 on June 16, 2005 (2:54 PM).

2005-2006: Voted against amendment (Norwood) to H.R. 1817 to clarify State authority concerning immigration law
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Norwood Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill to clarify the existing authority of State and local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws and detain illegal aliens on May 18, 2005 (6:31 PM). Rep. Charles Norwood (R-Ga.) was the primary sponsor.

2005-2006: Voted against H. Amdt. 138 (Tancredo) and in favor of sanctuary policies for illegal aliens
Rep. Lofgren voted against H. Amdt. 138 to H.R. 2360, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006. The amendment would deny federal homeland security funding to states and local governments who refuse to share information with Federal immigration authorities. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.), failed by a vote of 165 to 258 on May 17, 2005 (5:23 PM).

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2004: Voted against bill to expand expedited removal provisions (Hastert)
Rep. Lofgren voted against final passage of H.R. 10 that included provisions to increase interior enforcement by expanding current expedited removal provisions. H.R. 10 required DHS to utilize expedited removal in the case of all aliens who have entered the U.S. illegally and have not been present here for five years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions that would enhance entry-exit screening measures for people entering and exiting the U.S. H.R. 10, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), passed by a vote of 282-134.

2004: Voted in favor of a Motion to Recommit (Maloney) on H.R. 10 to strip provisions for expedited removal
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of a Maloney Motion to Recommit with Instructions to strip from H.R. 10 provisions to increase interior enforcement by expanding current expedited removal provisions. H.R. 10 required DHS to utilize expedited removal in the case of all aliens who have entered the U.S. illegally and have not been present here for five years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions that would enhance entry-exit screening measures for people entering and exiting the U.S. The Maloney Motion to Recommit, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), failed by a vote of 193-223.

2004: Voted for amendment (Smith) to decrease interior enforcement by stripping expedited removal provisions
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Smith Amendment to H.R. 10 to strip the expanded expedited removal provision from H.R. 10. This is the provision that had the potential to dramatically increase deportations of illegal aliens by eliminating the appeals process. Somewhere around 2.5 million illegal aliens could be subject to the expedited removal provision. The Smith Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.), failed by a vote of 203-210.

2004: Voted against expedited removal by voting in favor of a Motion to Instruct Conferees
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of a Motion to Instruct Conferees to strip a provision from H.R. 10 to increase interior enforcement by expanding current expedited removal provisions. H.R. 10 required DHS to utilize expedited removal in the case of all aliens who have entered the U.S. illegally and have not been present here for five years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions that would enhance entry-exit screening measures for people entering and exiting the U.S. The Motion to Instruct failed by a vote of 169-229.

2004: Voted against amendment (Green) to H.R. 10 to create grounds of deportability
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Green Amendment to H.R. 10 to make all terrorist-related grounds of inadmissibility, grounds of deportability, as well. The Green Amendment sought to strengthen immigration law with regard to the deportability of alien terrorists. The Green Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Mark Green (R-Wis.), passed by a vote of 283-132.

2004: Voted in favor of amendment (Menendez) to H.R. 10 to strip expedited removal provisions
Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of the Menendez Amendment to strip from H.R. 10 provisions to increase interior enforcement by expanding current expedited removal provisions. H.R. 10 required DHS to utilize expedited removal in the case of all aliens who have entered the U.S. illegally and have not been present here for five years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions that would enhance entry-exit screening measures for people entering and exiting the U.S. The Menendez Amendment, sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), failed by a vote of 203-213.

2004: Voted in committee in favor of amendment (Conyers) that would strip expedited removal provisions that increase interior enforcement
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee in favor of the Conyers Substitute Amendment to H.R. 10 that would have stripped provisions to increase interior enforcement by expanding current expedited removal provisions from H.R. 10. It would also have removed provisions to require DHS to utilize expedited removal in the case of all aliens who have entered the U.S. illegally and have not been present here for five years. The Conyers Amendment, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), failed by a vote of 15 to 20.

2004: Voted in committee against bill to reduce illegal immigration with new expedited removal provisions (Hastert)
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 10 that included provisions to increase interior enforcement by expanding current expedited removal provisions. H.R. 10 required DHS to utilize expedited removal in the case of all aliens who have entered the U.S. illegally and have not been present here for five years. As well H.R. 10 contained provisions that would enhance entry-exit screening measures for people entering and exiting the U.S. H.R. 10, sponsored by Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), was passed by the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 19 to 12.

2004: Voted against the King Amendment to H.R. 4754 (Wolf) to enforce federal laws against sanctuary policies for illegal aliens
Rep. Lofgren voted against increasing funding to the Justice Department for enforcing current federal law against sanctuary policies that protect illegal aliens, criminal aliens, and potentially, terrorists. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), failed by a vote of 139-278.

2004: Voted against the Tancredo Amendment to H.R. 4567 (Rogers) that would enforce Federal law against sanctuary policies.
Rep. Lofgren voted against prohibiting homeland security funding from going to states or cities that violate Federal law with sanctuary policies that protect illegal aliens, criminal aliens, and potentially, terrorists. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.) was the primary sponsor of this amendment.

2004: Cosponsored SOLVE Act to repeal re-entry bars for unlawful presence (Gutierrez).
Rep. Lofgren cosponsored H.R. 4262 to retroactively repeal the 3 and 10 year bars on re-entry for unlawful presence for more than 6 months. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) was the primary sponsor.

2003-2004: Voted against bill to increase interior enforcement through workplace verification (Calvert).
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003 to extend for five years the voluntary workplace verification pilot program. This program is an important component of preventing illegal aliens from taking jobs from legal workers. H.R. 2359, sponsored by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), failed by a vote of 231-170, but eventually passed as S. 1685 and was signed by President George W. Bush.

1996: Voted against a bill to increase interior enforcement, such as restricting sanctuary cities.
Rep. Lofgren voted against H.R. 2202, a large omnibus bill with dozens of provisions aimed at reducing illegal immigration. Among the interior enforcement measures included in the bill were restrictions against sanctuary cities for illegal aliens. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed by a vote of 333-87.

1996: Voted against an amendment that would have ended a workplace verification program.
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Chabot Amendment to H.R. 2202 to kill the voluntary pilot workplace verification program in 5 states. Workplace verification is an essential tool for withdrawing the job magnet from illegal aliens. The Chabot Amendment, sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), failed by a vote of 260-159.

1996: Voted against the Gallegly Amendment to increase interior enforcement through mandatory workplace verification pilot program
Rep. Lofgren voted against the Gallegly Amendment to H.R. 2202 (Smith) to make the pilot workplace verification program mandatory in five states. This would have helped reduce illegal immigration by reducing the job magnet for illegal aliens. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.), failed by a vote of 86-331.

1995-1996: Voted in committee against interior enforcement via verification programs (Smith)
Rep. Lofgren voted as part of the Judiciary Committee against H.R. 2202 to reduce illegal immigration through mandatory workplace verification programs. H.R. 2202, sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), passed the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 23-10.

2023: Sponsored H.R. 1511 to expand amnesties for illegal aliens indefinitely
Rep. Lofgren sponsored H.R. 1511, the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act , introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). The legislation would create a rolling amnesty by updating the immigration registry to apply to any illegal alien who has been in the country for at least seven years.