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Challenge Status Quo
53 out of 53 Total Points
Took Strong Positive Action for Support Great Solutions
Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Chain Migration
Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Visa Lottery
Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
Took Strong Positive Action for Refugees & Asylees
Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Amnesty Enticements
Took Strong Positive Action for Limit Birthright Citizenship
Took Strong Positive Action for Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
Took Strong Positive Action for Strengthen Border Security
Took Strong Positive Action for Strengthen Interior Enforcement
2021: Sponsored H.R. 4096, the Transparency of Migration Act, to increase DHS transparency Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 4096, the Transparency of Migration Act, introduced by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.). The legislation would require the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services to release data pertaining to individuals apprehended by CBO and turned over to HHS.
2021: Sponsored H.Res. 671 Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res.671 introduced by Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio). The resolution would call for the impeachment of Pres. Joe Biden for his mishandling of the border crisis.
2021: Sponsored H.Res. 644 Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res. 644 introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The resolution would require the transmission of a list of all administrative communications and statistics regarding the border surge.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 5831 to notify states when resettling foreign nationals Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 5831, the Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas). The legislation would require that DHS notify states about their intent to notify states when they plan to house UACs, refugees, parolees, or other non-asylee aliens within the state.
2022: Sponsored H.Res. 1328 to request border data Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res. 1328 introduced by Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.). The resolution would urge the President to release data pertaining to the recent border surge, enforcement priorities, and policies.
2021: Sponsored H.J.Res 50 to officially recognize the border surge of 2021 Rep. Weber sponsored H.J.Res. 50, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas). The resolution would represent Congress recognition of the 2021 border crisis along the Southern border. Further, it would recognize and affirm the sovereign and unilateral authority explicitly reserved to the States in the Constitution.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 7260 to require a border security plan Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 7260, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act, introduced by Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.). The legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security to produce a comprehensive plan to secure the Southern border.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 6522 to block funds for resettling illegal aliens Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 6522, the Stop the Betrayal Act, introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa). The legislation would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to resettle illegal aliens into the interior of the United States.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 2219 to require DNA testing at the border Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 2219, the End Child Trafficking Now Act, introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas). The legislation would require DNA tests of minors caught crossing the border illegally to determine familial relationship unless documentary evidence of familial relationships is presented. It would also criminalize passing off someone elses child as your own.
2021: Sponsored H.Res. 584 Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res. 584 introduced by Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.). The resolution would recognize the importance of Title 42 for the sake of border security.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 4199 to block funding for CAM Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 4199, the No Taxpayer Funding for the Central American Minors Program Act, introduced by Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.). The legislation would block funding for the Central American Minors program (CAM), which allows Central American minors to apply for asylum from their home country.
2021: Sponsored H.Res. 768 Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res. 768 introduced by Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.). The resolution would condemn Pres. Biden for the border crisis and for stopping the construction of additional border barriers along the southern border.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 6592 to require notification to states before resettling illegal aliens Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 6592, the Immigration Transparency and Transit Notification Act, introduced by Rep/ Daniel Meuser (R-Pa.). The legislation would require the federal government to notify state governors about the release of aliens in their states and provides an opportunity to object.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 9238 to reimburse states for border security Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 9238, the Border Patrol First Act, introduced by Rep. Beth Van Dyne (R-Texas). The legislation would transfer $240 million in unused migration and humanitarian funds to the Border Patrol and to reimburse Texas and Arizona for trying to help secure the border.
2022: Sponsored H.Res. 1255 to recognize the border patrol Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res. 1255 introduced by Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.). The resolution would recognize the efforts of Border Patrol agents during the 2021-22 border crisis.
2022: Sponsored H.Res. 1002 to remove V.P. Harris from head of the immigration task force Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res. 1002 introduced by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas). The resolution would express that its the sense of the House that Vice Pres. Kamala Harris should be removed as head of the immigration task force.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 6610 to require regular visits by border officials Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 6610, the Border Czar Accountability Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas). The legislation would require any Presidentially-appointed official in charge of immigration/border issues to visit the border at least once every 60 days. Failure to do so would result in a loss of funding.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 3500, States Have A Say Act Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 3500, States Have A Say Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.). The legislation would require a governors consent before resettling refugees in a state.
2021: Sponsored H.Res. 582 Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res. 582 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The resolution calls for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
2022: Sponsored H.Res. 928 Rep. Weber sponsored H.Res. 928 introduced by Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.). The resolution would call on the President to release border and enforcement data.
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Reduce Chain Migration
64 out of 64 Total Points
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Weber 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.
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Reduce Visa Lottery
5 out of 5 Total Points
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Weber 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.
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Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
102 out of 102 Total Points
2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Weber voted against 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: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Weber voted against H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The legislation would grant work permits and legal status, called parole, to an estimated 7.9 million illegal aliens. Further, the bill would add an additional 1 million green cards above annual numerical limits.
2022: Voted against H.R. 2471 to block increases in H-2B and EB-5 visas Rep. Weber voted against H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, introduced by Rep. Hakeem Jefferies (D-N.Y.). The legislation authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to double the number of H-2B low-skill, non-agricultural visas for FY2022. Further, the legislation reauthorizes the EB-5 investor visa program. The legislation was signed into law.
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Refugees & Asylees
25 out of 28.6 Total Points
2021: Sponsored H.R. 5572 to reduce overall Refugee admissions Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 5572, the SECURE America Act, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.). The legislation would allow for Congressional approval for setting the refugee cap, which they would likely set at the Refugee Acts baseline of 50,000 for years where they passed an approval.
2021: Voted in favor of H.R. 3985 to increase refugee resettlement Rep. Weber 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.
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Reduce Amnesty Enticements
1403 out of 1403 Total Points
2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Weber voted against 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 Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Weber voted against 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: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Weber 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.
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Limit Birthright Citizenship
350 out of 350 Total Points
2021: Sponsored H.R. 140 to eliminate Birthright Citizenship Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 140, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas). The legislation would restrict the automatic granting of birthright citizenship to children born in the United States to those who have at least one parent who is either a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or active duty nonimmigrant.
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Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
5 out of 5 Total Points
2021: Sponsored H.R. 5895 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 5895, the Ending Payments to Non-American Citizens Act, introduced by Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.). The legislation would block payments to illegal aliens who were allegedly separated during the Trump Administration.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 93 to discourage illegal alien voting Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 93, the Eliminating Foreign Intervention in Elections Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block grants to states and localities that allow illegal aliens to vote in elections.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 6021 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 6021, the Were Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act. introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would block payments to illegal aliens who were affected by former AG Jeff Sessions zero-tolerance policy.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 5854, the Illegal Immigrant Payoff Prohibition Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation would block payments to illegal aliens who file a civil action lawsuit.
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Weber 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.
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Strengthen Border Security
20.5 out of 20.5 Total Points
2021: Sponsored H.R. 89, the Terrorist Deportation Act, to make known terrorists inadmissible Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 89, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would make any alien identified on the terror screening database inadmissible. It would also block known terrorists from claiming asylum or adjusting status, and places non-immigrant aliens into expedited removal proceedings.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 4593 to appropriate funds to states for border security Rep. Weber sponsore dH.R> 4593, the Securing Our Border States Act, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas). The legislation would appropriate $22 billion for Southwest border states to help construct barriers along the southern border.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 8951 to end catch and release Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 8951, the Ending Catch and Release Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would eliminate executive parole used to release detained illegal aliens and codify Remain in Mexico requiring asylum seekers without authorized entry to wait in the country the entered from for the asylum hearing.
2022: Sponsored H.J.Res. 82 to disapprove of lax asylum rule Rep. Weber sponsored H.J.Res. 82 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The Joint Resolution would provide Congressional disapproval to the Biden Administrations proposed rule to have USCIS asylum officers make final asylum determinations at the border instead of an immigration judge. Should it go into effect, the likely result would be a significant increase in approved fraudulent asylum cases.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 8759 to provide assistance for the border surge Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 8759, the Bureaucrats to the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.). The legislation would require that any new IRS agents hired as directed by the Build Back Better Act spend 30 days along the border assisting CBP and ICE with the border surge.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 5399 to grant Border Patrol access to federal lands Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 5399, the National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas). The legislation would allow Border Patrol to access federal lands along the Southern border.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 1626 to reimburse states for helping with border security efforts Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 1626, the State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas). The legislation would reimburse states up to $2.5 billion for state-level efforts to secure the border.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 8356 to reform the Flores Settlement Agreement Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 8356, the Flores Settlement Update and Establishment Act of 2022, introduced by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas). The legislation would allow for children who cross the border illegally to be detained for up to 120 days, requires DNA testing for family members, requires HHS to determine the immigration status of UAC sponsors, and requires that sponsors be a first or second degree relative.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 8952 to allow DHS Secretary to block admissions to the U.S. Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 8952, the JASON Act, introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.). The legislation would expand 1182(f) authority to block the admissions of aliens into the United States to the Secretary of Homeland Security, but limits those suspensions to only 60 days.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 1707 to build additional border roads Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 1707, the Border Visibility and Security Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The bill would allow for the construction of border roads along the Southern border.
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Strengthen Interior Enforcement
49 out of 49 Total Points
2022: Sponsored H.R. 6264 to make assaulting an officer a deportable offense Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 6264, the POLICE Act, introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.). The legislation would add the assaulting of a law enforcement officer to the list of deportable offenses.
2021: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Weber voted against 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 Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Weber voted against 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. 86, the FTO Passport Revocation Act, to block visas for terror suspects Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 86, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would allow the State Department to block visas for individuals suspected of terrorism.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 90, the Visa Overstay Enforcement Act, to criminalize overstaying a visa Rep. Weber sponsored, H.R. 90, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The bill would criminalize visa overstays. A first offense would result in a misdemeanor charge, punishable with a 5-year entry bar and 10-year visa bar. A subsequent offense would result in a felony charge, punishable with a permanent ban on entry and visas.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 94, Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, to block funding for sanctuary cities Rep. Weber sponsored, H.R. 94, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block certain federal funds for jurisdictions that prohibit its officials from communicating with the federal government on immigration enforcement related issues.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 89, the Terrorist Deportation Act, to make known terrorists inadmissible Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 89, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would make any alien identified on the terror screening database inadmissible. It would also block known terrorists from claiming asylum or adjusting status, and places non-immigrant aliens into expedited removal proceedings.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 4796 to strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 4796, the Empowering Law Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.). The legislation would recognize the inherent authority of state and local law enforcement to investigate, identify, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens in the United States. Further, the legislation would require a public register listing all aliens with final orders of removal, shorten removal timelines, and grant immunity for state and local law enforcement carrying out immigration law, among other things.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 5759 to add certain sex crimes to list of deportable offenses
Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 5759, the Be GONE Act, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.). The legislation would add sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence to the aggravated felony list.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 9470 to expand expedited removal Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 9470 introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). The legislation would expand expedited removal to cover illegal aliens across the country, not just within the border region.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 4630 to block funds for flying illegal border crossers on commercial flights Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 4630, the No Fly for Illegals Act, introduced by Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.). The legislation would block funds for using commercial airlines to fly illegal aliens throughout the country, with some restrictions.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 7462 to notify localities before release of criminal aliens Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 7462, the EMAP Act, introduced by Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.). The legislation would require the feds to notify state/local/tribal governments at least 24 hours of release of aliens with criminal histories.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 3619 to reduce student visa overstays Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 3619, the Safeguarding United States Research Act, introduced by Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.). The legislation would add check-in requirements for student visa holders to reduce the number of overstays.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 2162, the Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act, to strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Weber cosponsored H.R. 2162, the Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.). The legislation would make fleeing from immigration enforcement a felony crime with a fine and imprisonment of up to 5 years.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 7507 to block entries for citizens from recalcitrant countries Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 7507 introduced by Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.). The legislation would require the feds to block the admittance of nationals from recalcitrant countries.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 7983 to reduce Child Smuggling at the Border Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 7983 introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas). The legislation would require the collection of biometric data at the border and require background checks for all sponsors of Unaccompanied Alien Children with the requirement that those without lawful immigration status will get referred to DHS for removal proceedings.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 9174 to allow local immigration enforcement Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 9174, the State Immigration Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would allow states and localities to implement criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations as long as they dont exceed the Federal criminal and civil penalties.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 3504, the Protect Americans from Foreign Criminals Act, to strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 3504, the Protect Americans from Foreign Criminals Act, introduced by Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.). The legislation would prohibit the release of illegal aliens from custody without first conducting a comprehensive criminal history background check.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 9128 to strengthen 287(g) agreements Rep. Weber sponsored H.R. 9128 introduced by Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas). The legislation would strengthen 287(g) agreement by making it more difficult for the feds to terminate them or deny without cause.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 3484 to strengthen immigration enforcement Rep. Weber cosponsored H.R. 3484, introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.). The legislation would block Federal discretionary funds to states that provide assistance to illegal aliens.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 4760 to strengthen immigration penalties Rep. Weber sponsored H.R> 4760, the Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act, introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.). The legislation would make 2 misdemeanor crimes or 1 felony crime a deportable offense.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 3195, the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act, to end sanctuary cities Rep. Weber cosponsored H.R. 3195, the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisc.). The legislation would block all federal aid to jurisdictions that have sanctuary policies that protect illegal aliens from enforcement. It would also give local officers authority to honor federal immigration detainers.