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Support Great Solutions
4 out of 5 Total Points
E-Verify (GS)
Rep. Gosar voted in favor of H.R. 2 that requires all employers to use E-Verify.
2023: Failed to co-sponsor H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify
Rep. Gosar has yet to sponsor legislation that would require employers to use E-Verify.
Visa Lottery (GS)
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 1100 to end the Visa Lottery.
Asylum (GS)
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to end asylum abuse
Rep. Gosar voted in favor of H.R. 2 to significantly reduce asylum fraud.
Rep. has not sponsored legislation to significantly reduce Asylum and Refugee Fraud.
Chain Migration (GS)
Rep. Gosar has not yet cosponsored H.R. 7833, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, to end chain migration.
Birthright (GS)
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to restrict Birthright Citizenship
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 6940 to end birthright citizenship
Rep. Gosar has not yet cosponsored H.R. 6612, the Birthright Citizenship Act, to end birthright citizenship.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 4864, End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act, to end Birthright Citizenship.
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Reduce Chain Migration
9 out of 9 Total Points
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, to end chain migration for a minimum of five years
Rep. Gosar co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT). The legislation would end most legal immigration, including chain migration, for a minimum of five years, after which Congress would have to certify that illegal immigration is below 10,000 per year and that returning to the existing immigration system "would have no adverse impact on the wages and working conditions of United States citizens, or the capacity of public schools, public hospitals, and other public facilities to serve the resident population in those localities where immigrants are likely to settle."
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Reduce Visa Lottery
19 out of 19 Total Points
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, to end the visa lottery for a minimum of five years
Rep. Gosar co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT). The legislation would end most legal immigration, including the visa lottery, for a minimum of five years, after which Congress would have to certify that illegal immigration is below 10,000 per year and that returning to the existing immigration system "would have no adverse impact on the wages and working conditions of United States citizens, or the capacity of public schools, public hospitals, and other public facilities to serve the resident population in those localities where immigrants are likely to settle."
2023: Sponsored H.R. 1100 to end the Visa Lottery
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 1100, the SAFE for America Act, introduced by Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.). The legislation would end the visa lottery that issues 55,000 green cards each year through a random lottery. Green cards are awarded with little regard to a recipient's educational attainment or workforce skills. Ending the program was a recommendation of the last bipartisan Congressional immigration commission chaired by Barbara Jordan.
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Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
5 out of 5 Total Points
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, to reduce foreign worker importation for a minimum of five years
Rep. Gosar co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT). The legislation would end most legal immigration, including most employment-based green cards, for a minimum of five years, after which Congress would have to certify that illegal immigration is below 10,000 per year and that returning to the existing immigration system "would have no adverse impact on the wages and working conditions of United States citizens, or the capacity of public schools, public hospitals, and other public facilities to serve the resident population in those localities where immigrants are likely to settle."
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Refugees & Asylees
44 out of 44 Total Points
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to end asylum fraud
Rep. Gosar 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.
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, to reduce the refugee cap for a minimum of five years
Rep. Gosar co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT). The legislation would end most legal immigration, including reducing the refugee cap to 25,000 per year, for a minimum of five years, after which Congress would have to certify that illegal immigration is below 10,000 per year and that returning to the existing immigration system "would have no adverse impact on the wages and working conditions of United States citizens, or the capacity of public schools, public hospitals, and other public facilities to serve the resident population in those localities where immigrants are likely to settle."
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. Gosar 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. 194 to require a joint resolution to establish annual refugee cao
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 194, the SECURE America Act, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.). The legislation would require a joint resolution passed by Congress each year to set the refugee cap. Further, it would require DHS and FBI background checks, including an ""assimilation likelihood screening"", prior to refugee admission.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 597 to close several asylum loopholes
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 597, the Stop the Cartels Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). The legislation would fix the current credible fear standards for asylum and prevent felons, most inadmissible aliens, previous deportees, and habitual residents of Central America, where there are refugee processing centers, from asylum.
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Reduce Amnesty Enticements
2.5 out of 2.5 Total Points
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. Gosar voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would reduce amnesty by strictly limiting the situations under which an administration can grant parole to illegal aliens.
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End Birthright Citizenship
20 out of 20 Total Points
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to restrict Birthright Citizenship
Rep. Gosar 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.
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, to permanently end birthright citizenship
Rep. Gosar co-sponsored H.R. 6940, the Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT). The legislation would permanently end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens and end most legal immigration for a minimum of five years, after which Congress would have to certify that illegal immigration is below 10,000 per year and that returning to the existing immigration system "would have no adverse impact on the wages and working conditions of United States citizens, or the capacity of public schools, public hospitals, and other public facilities to serve the resident population in those localities where immigrants are likely to settle."
2023: Sponsored H.R. 4864, End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act, to end Birthright Citizenship
Rep. Gosar cosponsored H.R. 4864, the End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). The legislation would end abuse of America’s practice of birthright citizenship by limiting its use to citizens, legal permanent residents, and lawful aliens performing active service in the U.S. military.
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Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
2 out of 2 Total Points
2023: Sponsored S. 194 to block federal funds to states that allow illegal aliens to vote
Sen. Gosar sponsored S. 194, the Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act, introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). The legislation would block all federal funds to states or localities that allow noncitizens to vote in elections.
2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. Gosar voted in favor of H.J. Res. 24, introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.). The joint resolution would officially disapprove the the District of Columbia's Council amendment that allows illegal aliens to vote in local elections. The resolution passed the House 260-162.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 149 to block funds for states that allow illegal-alien voting
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 149, the Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act, introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.). The legislation would block all federal funds to states and localities that allow illegal aliens to vote in elections.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 192 to prohibit noncitizen voting in DC
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 192 introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas). The legislation would block non-citizens from voting in the District of Columbia.
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Strengthen Border Security
37 out of 37 Total Points
2024: Sponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, to secure the border
Rep. Gosar cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would secure the U.S. - Mexico border by codifying several of former President Trump's Executive Orders, including Executive Order 13767 to end catch-and-release.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. Gosar 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. 2580 to reform the Flores Settlement Agreement
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 2580, the Ensuring United Families at the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would reform the Flores Settlement agreement to allow DHS to detain family units who cross the border illegally rather than releasing them from custody or separating them as currently required under the Agreement.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 86 to end parole abuse, reinstate MPP
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 86, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would end the use of parole for illegal aliens in detention, essentially locking in mandatory detention for all illegal border crossers or a return to the Remain in Mexico policy.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 114 to fund the border wall
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 114, the Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). The legislation would establish a fund for constructing the border wall that's funded through a tax on remittances to every country, among other things.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 778 to make aliens on the terror watchlist inadmissible
Rep. Gosar 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.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 597 to overhaul the Flores Settlement Agreement
Rep. Gosar 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: Sponsored H.R. 336 to require border wall construction
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 336, the Finish the Wall Act, introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.). The legislation would require the immediate resumption of border wall construction and require fingerprints for all adults at CBP facilities.
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Strengthen Interior Enforcement
36.5 out of 36.5 Total Points
2024: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Rep. Gosar 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. Gosar cosponsored H.R. 7594, the Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act, introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.). This legislation would improve interior immigration enforcement by codifying several of former President Trump's Executive Orders, including those requiring immigration laws be adhered to and enforced.
2024: Coponsored H.R. 7580 to strengthen overall interior enforcement
Rep. Gosar cosponsored H.R. 7580, the Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.). The legislation would strengthen interior enforcement by reaffirming DHS authority to issue detainers for all aliens it has reason to believe are removable and prioritizing support for local jurisdictions that cooperate with immigration enforcement.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 92 to allow states to implement penalities for illegal immigration
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 92, 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 do not exceed federal laws.
2023: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. Gosar 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. Gosar 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 S. 160 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Sen. Gosar sponsored S. 160, Sarah's Law, introduced by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). The legislation would require the detention of aliens who are charged with a crime that resulted in the death of serious bodily injury of another person.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 777 to criminalize visa overstays
Rep. Gosar 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. Gosar 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.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 780 to block federal assistance to sanctuary cities
Rep. Gosar 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. 597 to block funding for sanctuary jurisdictions
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 597, the Stop the Cartels Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). The legislation would end federal financial assistance for sanctuary jurisdictions, including those restricting detainment compliance. Jurisdictions’ sanctuary status would be determined yearly.
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Leadership/Other Actions
6.25 out of 6.25 Total Points
2023: Sponsored H.R. 725 to reimburse border states for border security
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 725, the Reimbursing Border Communities Act, introduced by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas). The legislation would allow for the reimbursement of border state enforcement efforts.
2023: Sponsored H.Res. 89 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Gosar H.Res. 89 introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). Passage of the resolution would impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his mishandling of the 2021-23 border crisis.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 552 to defund U.N. mass immigration efforts
Rep. Gosar sponsored H.R. 552, the No Tax Dollars for the United Nation's Immigration Invasion Act, introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas). The legislation would defund several agencies within the United Nations that encourage mass immigration to the U.S., including the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
2023: Sponsored H.Res. 8 to impeach DHS Sec. Mayorkas
Rep. Gosar cosponsored H.Res. 8 introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). Passage of the resolution would impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his mishandling of the 2021-23 border crisis.