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C
Challenge Status Quo and Support Great Solutions
119th Congress (2025-2026) Support Great Solutions
D- (16%)
118th Congress (2023-2024) Support Great Solutions
C+ (60%)
117th Congress (2021-2022) Challenge Status Quo
B (72%)
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Reduce Chain Migration
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Chain Migration
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118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Chain Migration
no action
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Chain Migration
A+ (100%)
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Moore 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
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Visa Lottery
no action
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Visa Lottery
no action
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Visa Lottery
A (94%)
2021: Voted against H.R. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Moore 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
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
A+ (100%)
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act (H.R. 2315) to end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program
The Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act (by Paul Gosar, R-AZ) would end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program that provides incentives for employers to hire foreign students from U.S. colleges for up to 36 months instead of American graduates.
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
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117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
A+ (100%)
2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to increase guest workers Rep. Moore 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. Moore 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. Moore 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
119th Congress (2025-2026) Refugees & Asylees
A+ (100%)
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act (H.R. 551) to require asylum seekers to remain in a contiguous country while their cases are adjudicated.
The Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act (by Roger Williams, R-TX) mandates the return of aliens arriving from a contiguous country pending their proceedings.
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the No Asylum for Criminals Act (H.R. 1312) to block convicted criminal aliens from asylum.
The No Asylum for Criminals Act (by Mark Harris, R-NC) would block criminal aliens from qualifying for asylum.
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the REMAIN in Mexico Act (H.R. 273) to require DHS to reimplement the Migration Protection Protocols.
The REMAIN in Mexico Act (by Brandon Gill, R-TX) restores the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP or Remain in Mexico) policy as it was created by the Trump Administration. Bill requires technical amendments.
118th Congress (2023-2024) Refugees & Asylees
A+ (100%)
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to end asylum fraud
Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would end most forms of asylum fraud by codifying former President Trump's immigration Executive Orders.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 597 to close several asylum loopholes
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 597, the Stop the Cartels Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). The legislation would fix the current credible fear standards for asylum and prevent felons, most inadmissible aliens, previous deportees, and habitual residents of Central America, where there are refugee processing centers, from asylum.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Moore voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would significantly reduce asylum fraud by strengthening the credible fear standard to ensure that only those who are more than likely to be awarded asylum by an immigration judge are allowed to continue with the asylum process. Further, it would prohibit individuals who cross the border illegally from claiming asylum and prevent asylum seekers from receiving a work permit for one year after entry.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 921 to block criminal aliens from asylum
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 921, the No Asylum for Criminals Act, introduced by Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.). The legislation would block criminal aliens from qualifying for asylum.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Refugees & Asylees
A+ (100%)
2021: Sponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, to reduce refugee resettlement Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would codify Pres. Trumps executive orders to strengthen border security and interior enforcement and also nullify Pres. Bidens executive order calling for an increase in refugee admissions to 125,000 per year.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 5572 to reduce overall Refugee admissions Rep. Moore 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.
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Reduce Amnesty Enticements
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Amnesty Enticements
A (94%)
2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Moore voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) to prevent a type of amnesty through abuse of parole.
The Laken Riley Act (by Katie Britt, R-AL) included a provision giving legal standing to states to sue the federal government if it abuses its authority by giving parole (a form of amnesty) to classes of inadmissible aliens instead of on a case by case basis. (The bill passed the Senate 64-35 and passed the House 263-156.)
2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Moore voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) to prevent a type of amnesty through abuse of parole.
The Laken Riley Act (by Mike Collins, R-GA) included a provision giving legal standing to states to sue the federal government if it abuses its authority by giving parole (a form of amnesty) to classes of inadmissible aliens instead of on a case by case basis (The bill passed 264-159, but was not considered by the Senate which focused on passing its own version, S. 5.)
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Amnesty Enticements
A+ (100%)
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to make the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Moore co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its abuse of parole of apprehended illegal aliens.
2024: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. Moore voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its abuse of parole for apprehended illegal aliens.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Moore voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would reduce amnesty by strictly limiting the situations under which an administration can grant parole to illegal aliens.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Amnesty Enticements
A+ (100%)
2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Moore 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. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to grant amnesty to illegal aliens Rep. Moore 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. 5376 to grant amnesty to illegal aliens and issue additional green cards Rep. Moore 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
119th Congress (2025-2026) Limit Birthright Citizenship
no action
118th Congress (2023-2024) Limit Birthright Citizenship
no action
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to restrict Birthright Citizenship
Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would end most forms of birthright citizenship.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Limit Birthright Citizenship
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Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
119th Congress (2025-2026) Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
A+ (100%)
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to restrict access to federal benefits and tax remittances.
The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) prevents illegal aliens and other temporary noncitizens (DACA and TPS recipients, parolees, asylees, et al.) from accessing certain federally-funded benefits and imposes a 5% tax on all remittances to foreign countries. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) to require states to verify the citizenship status of voters.
The SAVE Act (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would require states to verify the citizenship status of individuals registering to vote in federal elections and to remove non-citizens currently on voter rolls. (The bill passed the House 220-208 and proceeds to the Senate for consideration).
118th Congress (2023-2024) Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
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2023: Sponsored H.J.Res. 40 to end rewards for illegal immigration.
Rep. Moore sponsored H.J.Res. 40 introduced by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.). The legislation would create a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit noncitizens from voting in Federal, State, or local elections or voting on any ballot initiative or referendum held in the United States.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 779 to prevent illegal aliens from accessing Social Security
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 779, the No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would prohibit illegal aliens from accessing Social Security for work they did while in the United States without Employment Authorization Documents.
2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Moore voted in favor of H.J. Res. 24, introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.). The joint resolution would officially disapprove the the District of Columbia's Council amendment that allows illegal aliens to vote in local elections. The resolution passed the House 260-162.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
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2021: Sponsored H.R. 5854 to block payments to illegal aliens Rep. Moore 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. Moore 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
119th Congress (2025-2026) Strengthen Border Security
A+ (100%)
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act (H.R. 3242) to increase penalties for illegal re-entry.
The Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act (by Brad Knott, R-NC) would increase the maximum prison term for illegal re-entry.
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund border security.
The Senate-amended FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides between $175 - 200 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The resolution passed the House 216-214 and the Senate 51-48).
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 35) to make evading CBP a criminal offense.
The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (by Juan Ciscomani, R-AZ) makes it a criminal offense to evade CBP or other authorities assisting CBP using a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the border. Those convicted, and who are unlawfully present, are permanently ineligible for legal status, including asylum. (The bill passed 264-155 and will be considered by the Senate.)
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Border Safety and Security Act (H.R. 318) to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers.
The Border Safety and Security Act of 2025 (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens at the border if needed to obtain operational control of the border. In addition, the Secretary would be required to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens during any period in which the Secretary cannot detain asylum seeking illegal aliens or place them into a program similar to the Migration Protection Protocols.
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund border security.
The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) is the first step towards passing the House proposal to provide $200 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The resolution passed the House 217-215, setting up a conference with the Senate).
118th Congress (2023-2024) Strengthen Border Security
A+ (100%)
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to secure the border
Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would secure the U.S. - Mexico border by codifying several of former President Trump's Executive Orders, including Executive Order 13767 to end catch-and-release.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 597 to overhaul the Flores Settlement Agreement
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 597, the Stop the Cartels Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). The legislation would overhaul the Flores Settlement Agreement closing a major border security loophole.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Moore voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would require DHS to restart border wall construction that has been authorized for and paid for by Congress and strengthen the Secure Fence Act of 2006 by requiring physical barriers along 900 miles of border. The legislation also provides retention bonuses for Border Patrol agents and defunds efforts to resettle illegal border crossers across the country.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 778 to make aliens on the terror watchlist inadmissible
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 778, the Terrorist Deportation Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would make aliens on the terror watch list inadmissible. Further, it would put any non-immigrants currently in the U.S. into expedited removal proceedings if put on the terror watch list.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Strengthen Border Security
A+ (100%)
2021: Sponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, to significantly strengthen border enforcement Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would take significant steps to strengthen both border security and interior enforcement. It would codify all of Pres. Trumps enforcement executive orders, including ending catch and release, improving border barrier systems, enforcing immigration laws in the interior, outlawing sanctuary cities, and addressing the factors that encourage illegal border crossings.
2022: Sponsored H.R. 8759 to provide assistance for the border surge Rep. Moore 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. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, to strengthen enforcement Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would codify Pres. Trumps executive orders to strengthen border security and interior enforcement and also nullify Pres. Bidens executive order calling for an increase in refugee admissions to 125,000 per year.
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Strengthen Interior Enforcement
119th Congress (2025-2026) Strengthen Interior Enforcement
A+ (100%)
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to fund interior enforcement.
The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $80 billion for interior enforcement, including funding for 10,000 additional ICE officers, 100,000 additional beds, additional prosecutors and immigration judges, and funds to apply expedited removal to any alien inadmissible on criminal or security grounds. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act (H.R. 3242) to institute a mandatory minimum sentence for illegal alien felons.
The Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act (by Brad Knott, R-NC) would mandate a minimum five-year prison sentence for illegal aliens convicted of a felony offense.
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund interior enforcement.
The Senate-amended FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides between $175 - 200 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The resolution passed the House 216-214 and the Senate 51-48).
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (H.R. 2056) to require Washington, D.C. to comply with immigration detainers.
The District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (by Clay Higgins, R-LA) would require Washington, D.C. to share immigration status with federal authorities and to comply with ICE immigration detainers.
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Deportation Compliance Act (H.R. 1953) to eliminate foreign aid for nations who refuse to accept deported citizens.
The Deportation Compliance Act (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would halt foreign aid for nations who refuse to accept citizens of that nation who the United States seeks to deport.
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Timely Departure Act (H.R. 1837) to require bonds for most nonimmigrant visas.
The Timely Departure Act (by Bob Onder, R-MO) would require most of those applying for nonimmigrant visas to pay a bond before admittance to the United States, with the bond being forfeited if the nonimmigrant overstays his visa. The visa overstayer would be prevented from entering the United States for a period of 4-12 years.
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund interior enforcement.
The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) is the first step towards passing the House proposal to provide $200 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The resolution passed the House 217-215, setting up a conference with the Senate).
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Deport Alien Gang Members Act (H.R. 175) to make gang association a deportable offense.
The Deport Alien Gang Members Act (by Tom McClintock, CA) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if there is reason to believe that an individual is or was a criminal gang member or has aided such a group's illegal activities.
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the Protect Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875) to make DUI/DWI a deportable offense.
The Protect Communities from DUIs Act (by Barry Moore, AL) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they have a DUI/DWI conviction.
2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Moore voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S.5) to strengthen detention requirements and give states the ability to sue the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws.
The Laken Riley Act (by Katie Britt, R-AL) included a provision to require the detention of aliens who have been convicted or arrested for various forms of theft, assault, and bodily harm; also included provisions to give legal standing to states to sue the federal government for 1) violating "detention and removal requirements"; 2) releasing aliens that go on to harm the state or its residents; and 3) violating the requirement to discontinue visas to countries who refuse to take their citizens back. (The bill passed the Senate 64-35 and passed the House 263-156.)
Rep. Moore voted in favor of the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (H.R. 30) to make various forms of domestic abuse a deportable offense.
The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (by Nancy Mace, SC) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they. are convicted of or have admitted to various crimes, including domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, sexual offenses, and violations of certain protection orders. (The bill passed 274-145 and has not yet been considered by the Senate.)
2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Moore voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) to strengthen detention requirements and give states the ability to sue the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws.
The Laken Riley Act (by Mike Collins, R-GA) included a provision to require the detention of aliens who have been convicted or arrested for various forms of theft (burglary, larceny & shoplifting); also included provisions to give legal standing to states to sue the federal government for 1) violating "detention and removal requirements"; 2) releasing aliens that go on to harm the state or its residents; and 3) violating the requirement to discontinue visas to countries who refuse to take their citizens back. (The bill passed 264-159, but was not considered by the Senate which focused on passing its own version, S. 5.)
Rep. Moore co-sponsored the SEND THEM BACK Act (H.R. 190) to mandate expedited removal of illegal aliens.
The SEND THEM BACK Act (by Andy Ogles, R-TN) Applies expedited removal to all illegal aliens that entered on or after January 20, 2021. This legislation does not apply to active-duty service members.
118th Congress (2023-2024) Strengthen Interior Enforcement
A+ (100%)
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Moore co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its non-enforcement of immigration laws. The legislation also mandates the detention of illegal aliens for selected crimes.
2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. Moore voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its non-enforcement of immigration laws. The legislation also mandates the detention of illegal aliens for selected crimes. The legislation passed the House, 251-170.
2024: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Rep. Moore voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY). The legislation bars localities that ignore ICE immigration detainer requests from receiving federal funds that are intended to benefit illegal aliens.
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to enforce immigration laws
Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would improve interior immigration enforcement by codifying several of former President Trump's Executive Orders, including those requiring immigration laws be adhered to and enforced.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 597 to block funding for sanctuary jurisdictions
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 597, the Stop the Cartels Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). The legislation would end federal financial assistance for sanctuary jurisdictions, including those restricting detainment compliance. Jurisdictions’ sanctuary status would be determined yearly.
2023: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Moore voted in favor of H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.). The legislation would make attacking a law enforcement officer a deportable offense.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Moore voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would require most employers to use E-Verify within two years to ensure that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. The legislation provides additional time for agricultural employers to comply. The bill would also make overstaying a visa a felony crime and allow Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries to be returned to their home countries.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 2436 to reduce visa overstays
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 2436, the Visa Overstays Penalties Act, introduced by Rep. Nathanial Moran (R-Texas). The legislation would increases the civil penalty for illegal entry and attempts to enter illegally from between $50 and $250 to between $500 and $1000; and
applies the same civil and criminal penalties for illegal entry to temporary nonimmigrants who overstay their visa. Currently visa overstays are not subject to such penalties.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 780 to block federal assistance to sanctuary cities
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 780, the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block federal assistance to sanctuary jurisdictions.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 777 to criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 777, the Visa Overstay Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would criminalize visa overstays with an exception for special circumstances to be determined on a case-by-case basis. The first offense is a misdemeanor with a 5-year admission bar and a 10-year bar on visas with subsequent offenses a felony with a permanent bar from re-entry.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 778 to make aliens on the terror watchlist inadmissible
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 778, the Terrorist Deportation Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would make aliens on the terror watch list inadmissible. Further, it would put any non-immigrants currently in the U.S. into expedited removal proceedings if put on the terror watch list.
117th Congress (2021-2022) Strengthen Interior Enforcement
A+ (100%)
2021: Voted Against H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Moore 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: Voted Against H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act to weaken interior enforcement Rep. Moore 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: Sponsored H.R. 5759 to add certain sex crimes to list of deportable offenses
Rep. Moore 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.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, to significantly strengthen interior enforcement Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 2003, the Secure the Southern Border Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would take significant steps to strengthen both border security and interior enforcement. It would codify all of Pres. Trumps enforcement executive orders, including ending catch and release, improving border barrier systems, enforcing immigration laws in the interior, outlawing sanctuary cities, and addressing the factors that encourage illegal border crossings.
2021: Sponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, to strengthen enforcement Rep. Moore cosponsored H.R. 2004, the No Amnesty Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). The legislation would codify Pres. Trumps executive orders to strengthen border security and interior enforcement and also nullify Pres. Bidens executive order calling for an increase in refugee admissions to 125,000 per year.
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Leadership/Other Actions
119th Congress (2025-2026) Leadership/Other Actions
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118th Congress (2023-2024) Leadership/Other Actions
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2023: Sponsored H.R. 661 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Rep. Moore sponsored H.R. 661, Sarah's Law, introduced by Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa). The legislation would require the detention of illegal aliens who have been charged with a crime that results in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.