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Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson on Immigration

DemocratSD

Immigration129 votes · 45.6/100 consistent
ExpansiveRestrictive

212 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Immigration. 129 of them counted toward the score above: 73 toward “Expansive” and 56 toward “Restrictive”.

The other 83 did not count: 54 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 29 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2006-05-22To authorize the use of the National Guard to secure the southern border of the United States.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2006-05-22To modify the wage requirements for employers seeking to hire H-2A and blue card agricultural workers.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2006-05-18To prohibit H-2C nonimmigrants from adjusting to lawful permanent resident status.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpansive
2006-05-18To require aliens seeking adjustment of status under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act or Deferred Mandatory Departure status under section 245C of such Act to pay a supplemental application fee, which shall be used to provide financial assistance to States for health and educational services for noncitizens.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpansive
2006-05-18To establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to States and local governments for the costs of providing health care and educational services to noncitizens, and to provide additional funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpansive
2006-05-18To declare that English is the common and unifying language of the United States, and to preserve and enhance the role of the English language.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2006-05-18To amend title 4 United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the United States and to promote the patriotic integration of prospective US citizens.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2006-05-18To reduce document fraud, prevent identity theft, and preserve the integrity of the Social Security system, by ensuring that persons who receive an adjustment of status under this bill are not able to receive Social Security benefits as a result of unlawful activity.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpansive
2006-05-18To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for adjustment of status.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-05-17To modify the conditions under which an H-2C nonimmigrant may apply for an employment-based immigrant visa.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-05-17To strike the provisions related to certain undocumented individuals.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpansive
2006-05-17To increase the amount of fencing and improve vehicle barriers installed along the southwest border of the United States.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2006-05-17To make certain aliens ineligible for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status or Deferred Mandatory Departure status.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2006-05-16To reduce the number of H-2C nonimmigrants to 200,000 during any fiscal year.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayRestrictive
2006-05-16To prohibit aliens who are currently outside the United States from participating in the H-2C guestworker visa program.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpansive
2006-05-16To prohibit implementation of title IV and title VI until the President determines that implementation of such titles will strengthen the national security of the United States.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2006-05-16To prohibit the granting of legal status, or adjustment of current status, to any individual who enters or entered the United States in violation of Federal law unless the border security measures authorized under Title I and section 233 are fully completed and fully operational.S. 2611 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpansive
2006-04-26To provide, with an offset, emergency funding for border security efforts.H.R. 4939 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2006-04-26To provide, with an offset, emergency funding for border security efforts.H.R. 4939 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpansive
2006-04-07A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and for other purposes.S. 2454 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayRestrictive
2006-04-07A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and for other purposes.S. 2454 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpansive
2006-04-06To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for comprehensive reform and to provide conditional nonimmigrant authorization for employment to undocumented aliens, and for other purposes.S. 2454 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpansive
2006-04-04To make certain aliens ineligible for conditional nonimmigrant work authorization and status.S. 2454 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayRestrictive
2006-04-03To prescribe the binding oath or affirmation of renunciation and allegiance required to be naturalized as a citizen of the United States, to encourage and support the efforts of prospective citizens of the United States to become citizens, and for other purposes.S. 2454 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpansive
2006-04-03To provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along the Nation's borders, and for other purposes.S. 2454 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2006-03-30To require the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to collect statistics, and prepare reports describing the statistics, relating to deaths occurring at the border between the United States and Mexico.S. 2454 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-03-16To deny funds in FY2007 for the United Nations Human Rights Council, which the United States just voted against because countries found complicit in sustained human rights abuses are eligible for Council membership. Savings redirected to border security.S.Con.Res. 83 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpansive
2005-11-03To replace title VIII of the bill with an amendment to section 214(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose a fee on employers who hire certain non-immigrants.S. 1932 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpansive
2005-04-20To increase funding for border security.H.R. 1268 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2005-04-19To provide for the adjustment of status of certain foreign agricultural workers, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the H-2A worker program under that Act, to provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, to extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers, and for other purposes.H.R. 1268 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpansive
2005-04-19To simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to increase access to such workers, and for other purposes.H.R. 1268 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayRestrictive
2005-04-13To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should not delay enactment of critical appropriations necessary to ensure the well-being of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces fighting in Iraq and elsewhere around the world, by attempting to conduct a debate about immigration reform while the supplemental appropriations bill is pending on the floor of the United States Senate.H.R. 1268 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2004-09-08To prohibit funds from being used to process or approve a competition under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 for services provided as of June 1, 2004, by certain employees of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.H.R. 4567 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-03-21To provide immediate assistance to meet pressing homeland security needs by providing funding in 2003 for first responders, port security, bioterrorism preparedness and prevention, border security and transit security, the FBI; to restore the elimination of funding of the COPS program, firefighter equipment grants, Byrne Grants and Local Law enforcement grants; to provide a sustained commitment of resources for homeland security needs without reducing funding to other key domestic law enforcement and public safety priorities; and to reduce the deficit.S.Con.Res. 23 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2002-04-18A bill to enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes.H.R. 3525 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2002-04-18To require as a condition of a country's designation or continued designation as a program country under the Visa Waiver Program that the country reports to the United States Government the theft of blank passports issued by that country.H.R. 3525 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2002-04-18To revise provisions relating to the compliance by institutions and other entities with record keeping and reporting requirements with respect to nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors.H.R. 3525 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
2000-10-03A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to H-1B nonimmigrant aliens.S. 2045 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpansive
2000-09-28Of a perfecting nature.S. 2045 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2000-09-27Of a perfecting nature.S. 2045 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2000-09-27No Statement of Purpose on File.S. 2045 · 106th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2000-09-26Of a perfecting nature.S. 2045 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2000-09-19A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to H-1B nonimmigrant aliens.S. 2045 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpansive
1998-07-23To establish a system of registries of temporary agricultural workers to provide for a sufficient supply of such workers and to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to streamline procedures for the admission and extension of stay of nonimmigrant agricultural workers, and for other purposes. — (SENATE AGREED TO SMITH OF OREGON MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 3258, TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF REGISTRIES OF TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL WORKERS TO PROVIDE FOR A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF SUCH WORKERS AND TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO STREAMLINE PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMISSION AND EXTENSION OF STAY OF NONIMMIGRANT AGRICULTURAL WORKERS. .)S. 2260 · 105th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrictive
1998-05-18A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to assist the United States to remain competitive by increasing the access of the United States firms and institutions of higher education to skilled personnel and by expanding educational and training opportunities for American students and workers. — (SENATE PASSED S. 1723, TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO ASSIST THE UNITED STATES TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE BY INCREASING THE ACCESS OF THE UNITED STATES FIRMS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO SKILLED PERSONNEL AND BY EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS AND WORKERS.)S. 1723 · 105th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpansive
1998-05-18To repeal the Immigrant Investor Program. — (SENATE TABLED BUMPERS AMENDMENT NO. 2416, TO REPEAL THE IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM.)S. 1723 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpansive
1998-05-18To ensure that employers recruit qualified United States workers first, before applying for foreign workers under the H-1B visa program. — (SENATE TABLED KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 2417, TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYERS RECRUIT QUALIFIED UNITED STATES WORKERS FIRST, BEFORE APPLYING FOR FOREIGN WORKERS UNDER THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM.)S. 1723 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayRestrictive
1998-05-18To ensure that participating employers cannot lay off United States workers and replace them with temporary foreign workers under the H-1B visa program. — (SENATE TABLED KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 2418, TO ENSURE THAT PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS CANNOT LAY OFF UNITED STATES WORKERS AND REPLACE THEM WITH TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS UNDER THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM.)S. 1723 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayRestrictive
1996-09-25To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize States to deny public education benefits to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. who are not enrolled in public schools during the period beginning September 1, 1996, and ending July 1, 1997 — H.R.4134 BY GALLEGLY (R-CA) -- IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AMENDMENT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4134, TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO AUTHORIZE STATES TO DENY PUBLIC EDUCATION BENEFITS TO ALIENS NOT LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE NOT ENROLLED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1996, AND ENDING JULY 1, 1997.)H.R. 4134 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrictive
1996-09-25Immigration Act of 1995 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2202, TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO IMPROVE DETERRENCE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES BY INCREASING BORDER PATROL AND INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL, BY INCREASING PENALTIES FOR ALIEN SMUGGLING AND FOR DOCUMENT FRAUD, BY REFORMING EXCLUSION AND DEPORTATION LAW AND PROCEDURES, BY IMPROVING THE VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND THROUGH OTHER MEASURES, TO REFORM THE LEGAL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM AND FACILITATE LEGAL ENTRIES INTO THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaRestrictive
1996-09-25Immigration Act of 1995 — H.R.2202 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 USE OF ASSISTED HOUSING BY ALIENS ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TEXAS MOTION THAT SOUGHT TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE TO TAKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: RECEDE TO AND INCLUDE SECTION 105 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, RELATING TO INCREASED PERSONNEL LEVELS FOR THE LABOR DEPARTMENT; RECEDE TO AND INCLUDE SECTION 120A OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, RELATING TO SUBPOENA AUTHORITY FOR CASES OF UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS OR DOCUMENT FRAUD; RECEDE TO AND INCLUDE SECTION 119 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, RELATING TO ENHANCED CIVIL PENALTIES IF LABOR STANDARDS VIOLATIONS ARE PRESENT; DISAGREE TO AND DELETE SECTION 421, RELATING TO TREATMENT OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTARY PRACTICES AS UNFAIR IMMIGRATION-RELATED EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, AND INSIST, IN ITS PLACE, THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 407(B), RELATING TO TREATMENT OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTARY PRACTICE AS EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, OF H.R. 2202, AS PASSED THE HOUSE; DISAGREE TO AND DELETE SECTION 633, RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE VISA PROCESSING PROCEDURES; INSIST THAT THE PHRASE "WHICH MAY NOT INCLUDE TREATMENT FOR HIV INFECTION OR ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME" BE DELETED EACH PLACE IT APPEARS IN SECTIONS 501(B)(4) AND 552(D)(2)(D) AND IN THE SECTION 213A(C)(2)(C) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS PROPOSED TO BE INSERTED BY SECTION 551(A) OF THE CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE; DISAGREE TO AND DELETE SUBSECTION (C) OF SECTION 102, RELATING TO WAIVERS OF CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · Recommit conference report with instructionsYeaDirection not readable
1996-09-25Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2202; Immigration and Nationality Act — H.RES.528 BY DREIER, DAVID (R-CA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 2202 (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 528, THE RULE WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 2202.)H.Res. 528 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
1996-09-17To confer Honorary Citizenship of the United States on Mother Teresa — H.J.R.191 BY FLANAGAN (R-IL) -- MOTHER TERESA, CONFERENCE OF HONORARY CITIZENSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES (PUB. L. 104-218, APPROVED 10/1/96) (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J.RES. 191, AMENDED, TO CONFER HONORARY CITIZENSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES ON AGNES GONXHA BOJAXHIU, ALSO KNOWN AS MOTHER TERESA.)H.J.Res. 191 · 104th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaDirection not readable
1996-09-11Immigration Act of 1995 — H.R.2202 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 USE OF ASSISTED HOUSING BY ALIENS ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES THAT MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE BE INSTRUCTED TO RECEDE TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 105 RELATING TO INCREASED PERSONNEL LEVELS FOR THE LABOR DEPARTMENT.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
1996-03-21Immigration Act of 1995 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2202, TO AMEND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT TO IMPROVE DETERRENCE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES BY INCREASING BORDER PATROL AND INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL, BY INCREASING PENALTIES FOR ALIEN SMUGGLING AND FOR DOCUMENT FRAUD, BY REFORMING EXCLUSION AND DEPORTATION LAW AND PROCEDURES, BY IMPROVING THE VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND THROUGH OTHER MEASURES, TO REFORM THE LEGAL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM AND FACILITATE LEGAL ENTRIES INTO THE UNITED STATES. .)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrictive
1996-03-21Immigration Act of 1995 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MAKE CHANGES RELATING TO H 1B NONIMMIGRANT WORKER REGULATIONS DESIGNED TO PROTECT UNITED STATES WORKERS FROM BEING LAID OFF AND REPLACED BY TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaRestrictive
1996-03-21(HOUSE REJECTED THE BURR AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXTEND THE H IA NONIMMIGRANT NURSE PROGRAM FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1996-03-21(HOUSE REJECTED THE GOODLATTE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE CURRENT AGRICULTURAL GUEST WORKER PROGRAM BY TRANSFERRING FROM THE LABOR DEPARTMENT TO THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE; TO PROVIDE FOR NO MORE THAN 100,000 FOREIGN WORKERS TO BE ADMITTED UNDER THE PROGRAM EACH YEAR; TO SHORTEN FROM 60 DAYS TO 40 DAYS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THE TIME IN ADVANCE OF NEEDING WORKERS THAT EMPLOYERS COULD BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PETITIONS; AND TO LIMIT TO 20 DAYS THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH THE DEPARTMENT COULD REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO CONDUCT ACTIVE RECRUITMENT EFFORTS FOR ELIGIBLE WORKERS.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1996-03-21(HOUSE REJECTED THE POMBO AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE CONDIT AMENDMENT, THAT SOUGHT TO MODIFY THE CURRENT TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKER PROGRAM BY REPLACING THE LABOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH A LABOR ATTESTATION REQUIREMENT; CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE PILOT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED FOR THREE YEARS, REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO FILE A FORM WITH THE AREA'S STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCY STATING THE WAGE RATE OF JOBS WHICH MUST BE TIED TO COMPARABLE PREVAILING WAGES FOR THAT AREA, THAT THE JOB IS SEASONAL I.E., NOT MORE THAN 10 MONTHS IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD, AND THAT THE JOBS WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT OTHER AREA WORKERS; PROVIDES FOR A TWO-YEAR PHASEOUT OF THE GUEST WORKER PROGRAM SHOULD THE PILOT PROGRAM BECOME PERMANENT; REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO OFFER TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKERS REASONABLE HOUSING; DIRECTS EMPLOYERS TO HOLD TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TEMPORARY AGRICULTURE WORKER'S SALARY IN A TRUST FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT WHICH WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO WORKERS WHEN THEY RETURNED TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES; AND REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PAY FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX AND MAKE FEDERAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE WORKERS TO REIMBURSE JUSTICE, LABOR AND STATE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE FUNDS.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrictive
1996-03-21H.R.2202 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CHRYSLER AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT STRIKES LANGUAGE PLACING NEW LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF LEGAL IMMIGRANTS ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY ANNUALLY, AND THE SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF THOSE IMMIGRANTS.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpansive
1996-03-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DREIER AMENDMENT THAT ENSURES THAT, EXCEPT FOR THE TARGETED ASSISTANCE TEN PERCENT DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM WHICH LEAVES FUNDING DECISIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT'S DISCRETION, ALL QUALIFYING U.S. COUNTIES WOULD RECEIVE THE SAME AMOUNT OF TARGETED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PER REFUGEE UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S $50 MILLION YEARLY PROGRAM TO AID COUNTIES EXPERIENCING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF REFUGEES AND HIGH WELFARE DEPENDENCY RATES.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1996-03-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CANADY AMENDMENT THAT ADDS ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO THE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS OF IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING IN THE U.S. UNDER THE DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT PROGRAM AND UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT BASED CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDES THAT ENGLISH PROFICIENCY WOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY A STANDARDIZED TEST ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND ADVANCES BY 180 DAYS THE PRIORITY DATE OF BACKLOGGING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WHO DEMONSTRATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1996-03-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE GALLEGLY AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY PILOT PROGRAM IN WHICH EMPLOYERS IN SEVEN STATES WITH THE HIGHEST ILLEGAL ALIEN POPULATIONS WOULD VERIFY THE IMMIGRANT STATUS OF EMPLOYEES USING A TOLL FREE 1-800 NUMBER.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1996-03-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE CHABOT AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS INCREASING, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1996, THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THE INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION WITHIN THE INS TO 350 POSITIONS ABOVE THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS IN THAT DIVISION AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1994; AND STRIKE PROVISIONS PROVIDING THAT THOSE HIRED TO FILL THOSE NEW POSITIONS BE ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATE VIOLATIONS OF THE EMPLOYER SANCTIONS PROVISIONS IN CURRENT LAW AND TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OPERATIVES. .)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrictive
1996-03-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GALLEGLY AMENDMENT THAT GIVES STATES THE OPTION TO DENY PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ILLEGAL ALIENS; AND PROVIDES THAT STATES, IF ASKED, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A HEARING TO ESTABLISH WHETHER AN ALIEN IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1996-03-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE VELAZQUEZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT BAR U.S. CITIZENS FROM RECEIVING BENEFITS SUCH AS AFDC, FOOD STAMPS, AND MEDICAID,THROUGH INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS. .)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpansive
1996-03-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE BRYANT OF TENNESSEE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE PUBLIC HOSPITALS SEEKING TO RECOUP COSTS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RENDERED TO ILLEGAL ALIENS TO PROVIDE THE INS WITH IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ABOUT SUCH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF 18 IN ORDER TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1996-03-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE SUCH SUMS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO "SECURE" SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS AGAINST COUNTERFEITING AND FRAUD; AND REQUIRE THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS TO RENDER THEM MORE DIFFICULT TO COUNTERFEIT.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1996-03-20H.R.2202 BY SMITH, LAMAR (R-TX) -- IMMIGRATION IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE BEILENSON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE $12 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 14 MILES OF TRIPLE FENCING ALONG THE SAN DIEGO BORDER WITH MEXICO; AND INSTEAD SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE $110 MILLION FOR THE INS TO INSTALL BARRIERS AND ROADS AND REMOVE OBSTACLES TO THE DETECTION OF ILLEGAL ENTRY ALONG THE BORDER WHERE NECESSARY.)H.R. 2202 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpansive
1996-03-19Providing for the consideration of H.R. 2202, Immigration and National Interest Act — H.RES.384 BY DREIER, DAVID (R-CA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 2202 (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION.)H.Res. 384 · 104th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
1996-03-14(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS RESTRICTING HABEAS CORPUS APPEALS BY DEATH ROW PRISONERS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS EXPANDING WIRE TAPPING AUTHORITY; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS ALLOWING THE FBI ACCESS TO TELEPHONE AND CONSUMER RECORDS; TO STRIKE LANGUAGE REGARDING THE DEPORTATION OF CRIMINAL ALIENS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS FOR A STUDY OF "COP KILLER" BULLETS; TO STRIKE PROVISIONS DESIGNATING A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY FOR KNOWINGLY TRANSFERRING FIREARMS USED TO COMMIT VIOLENT CRIMES; TO ADD PROVISIONS MAKING IT A CRIME TO TARGET CHILDREN IN AN ACT OF TERRORISM; TO ADD PROVISIONS INCREASING THE ABILITY OF U.S. CITIZENS TO SUE A FOREIGN COUNTRY FOR SANCTIONING TERRORISM BY ELIMINATING THE CURRENT REQUIREMENT THAT THE U.S. CITIZEN ENTER INTO ARBITRATION WITH THE FOREIGN COUNTRY BEFORE FILING SUIT; AND TO ADD PROVISIONS REQUIRING JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DESIGNATION OF A TERRORIST GROUP.)H.R. 2703 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrictive
1996-03-14H.R.2703 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 1996 CRIMINAL ALIEN DEPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1995 INTERNATIONAL COUNTERFEITING PREVENTION ACT OF 1996 BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ENHANCED PENALTIES ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS RELATING TO "HABEAS CORPUS" REFORM THAT PLACE STRICT LIMITS ON THE ABILITY OF STATE DEATH ROW PRISONERS TO CHALLENGE IN FEDERAL COURT THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THEIR CONVICTION OR SENTENCE.)H.R. 2703 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1996-03-13H.R.2703 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 1996 CRIMINAL ALIEN DEPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1995 INTERNATIONAL COUNTERFEITING PREVENTION ACT OF 1996 BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS ENHANCED PENALTIES ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BARR AMENDMENT THAT EXTENDS TO ONE YEAR A STUDY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SAFETY ISSUES INCLUDING A STUDY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DEATHS DUE TO ACCIDENTS, NON-FELONY CAUSES, FELONY FIREARM USE, AND THE USE OF "ARMOR PIERCING" AMMUNITION; STRIKES PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO CONSUMER CREDIT, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, AND COMMON CARRIER INFORMATION; STRIKES THE "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATUTORY EXCLUSIONARY RULE FOR ADMITTING IN COURT CERTAIN EVIDENCE GATHERED BY WIRETAPS; STRIKES PROVISIONS ALLOWING ALIENS TO BE EXCLUDED OR DENIED ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES BASED ON THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN A SUSPECTED OR KNOWN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION; AND STRIKES LANGUAGE REQUIRING TELEPHONE COMPANIES TO ALLOW FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ACCESS TO BILLING RECORDS, AND TO MAINTAIN THEIR RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS TO ASSIST IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS.)H.R. 2703 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpansive
1995-06-08(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GILMAN EN BLOC AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE HOYER AMENDMENT, THAT REVISES LANGUAGE REGARDING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD NOT TAKE FURTHER STEPS TOWARD UPGRADING DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH NORTH KOREA UNLESS THERE IS ACTION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF NORTH KOREA TO ENGAGE IN A NORTH-SOUTH DIALOGUE WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH KOREA; OUTLINES THE ELEMENTS OF SUCH A DIALOGUE INCLUDING THE RESUMPTION OF JOINT MILITARY DISCUSSIONS TO REDUCE TENSIONS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES, THE EXPANSION OF TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA, THE COOPERATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, THE ARTS, HEALTH, JOURNALISM, AND OTHER FIELDS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA; AND THE RECONNECTION OF RAILROADS AND ROADS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES; THAT REQUIRES THE TRADE PROMOTION COORDINATING COMMITTEE TO REPORT BY MARCH 31, 1996 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REORGANIZING AND BETTER COORDINATING U.S. TRADE PROMOTION PROGRAMS; REPEALS THE AUTHORITY FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTERPARLIAMENTARY UNION; STRIKES PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS ENGAGED IN ESPIONAGE AGAINST THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDES FOR A REPORT TO CONGRESS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING ACTIVITIES OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND MAKES PROVISION FOR THAT PRIVATIZATION; PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND CONTROL OF EARNINGS FROM FROZEN ASSETS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES BLOCKED BY THE PRESIDENT; THAT GRANTS ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES TO ANY CITIZEN OF LAOS, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, BURMA, NORTH KOREA, SOUTH KOREA, OR CHINA WHO PERSONALLY DELIVERS INTO THE CUSTODY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT A LIVING POW OR MIA FROM THE VIETNAM WAR OR KOREAN WAR; STRIKES LANGUAGE REPEALING OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS OF 1988, STRIKES LANGUAGE AND INSERTS LANGUAGE RELATED TO THE AUTHORITY TO MEET UNANTICIPATED CONTINGENCIES AND RELATED TO A WAIVER PROVIDED THE PRESIDENT TO AUTHORIZE ASSISTANCE OR LOANS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES; STRIKES LANGUAGE RELATING TO VISITS TO THE UNITED STATES BY OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR TAIWAN AND STRIKES LANGUAGE RELATED TO THE PAYMENT BY AGENCIES OF VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES; PROVIDES LANGUAGE FOR THE VERIFICATION OF MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME; ADDS LANGUAGE PROVIDING A TWENTY PERCENT REDUCTION TO APPLY TO EACH OF THE FIRST TWO FISCAL YEARS AFTER IMPLEMENTATION OF A REORGANIZATION PLAN IN THE TOTAL LEVEL OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE FUNCTIONS TRANSFERED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FROM AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH TRANSFERRED FUNCTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995; AUTHORIZES $112,484,200 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 AND $88,680,800 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FULBRIGHT ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZES $77,265,800 FOR OTHER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS; AND REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO UNILATERALLY LIFT THE ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST BOSNIA UPON THE REQUEST OF THE BOSNIAN GOVERNMENT.)H.R. 1561 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrictive
1995-02-23(HOUSE REJECTED THE COLLINS OF ILLINOIS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT FROM THE MORATORIUM THE FOLLOWING SIX "COMMON SENSE" RULES; PUBLISHED BY THE FEC ON FEBRUARY 9, 1995, GOVERNING PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS; PUBLISHED BY THE INS ON DECEMBER 5, 1994, TO IMPROVE PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSING OF ASYLUM REQUESTS; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON DECEMBER 21, 1994, TO ESTABLISH A PREFERENCE FOR THE ELDERLY FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON JANUARY 26, 1995, TO ELIMINATE DRUGS FROM FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING; PUBLISHED BY HUD ON JANUARY 12, 1995, TO DESIGNATE URBAN EMPOWERMENT ZONES; PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 3, 1995, TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION TO VETERANS AFFLICTED WITH GULF WAR SYNDROME; ISSUED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT THAT REQUIRES CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTERS TO REGISTER WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS PART OF A NATION-WIDE DATABASE; AND PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 21, 1994, BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ESTABLISHING A HUNTING SEASON FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS.)H.R. 450 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1995-02-10Criminal Alien Deportation Improvements Act of 1995 — H.R.668 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CRIMINAL ALIEN DEPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 668, TO CONTROL CRIME BY FURTHER STREAMLINING DEPORTATION OF CRIMINAL ALIENS.)H.R. 668 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrictive
1995-02-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT SEARCHES OR SEIZURES CARRIED OUT BY OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE.)H.R. 666 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrictive
1994-06-28(HOUSE REJECTED THE MICA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $5 MILLION THE OVERALL OUTLAY FOR BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES; BUT INCREASES BY $25 MILLION IN BUDGET AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE STATES FOR COSTS OF IMMIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.)H.R. 4606 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1994-04-20H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENTS AUTHORIZING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO REIMBURSE STATES AND LOCALITIES FOR THE COSTS OF INCARCERATING UNDOCUMENTED CRIMINAL ALIENS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY IN STATE OR LOCAL COURTS; PROVIDES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND COURTS ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR USE IN CASES INVOLVING STALKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; PROHIBITS STATE MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENTS FROM DISCLOSING, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDIVIDUAL LICENSE-HOLDERS TO PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTEREST; REQUIRES THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS TO PREVENT PRISONES FROM STRENGTH-TRAINING OR ANY ACTIVITIES THAT MAY INCREASE THEIR FIGHTING ABILITIES AND TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT WHICH AIDS IN SUCH PURPOSES; REQUIRES THAT PRISONERS EXHAUST THE PRISON'S ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES BEFORE THEY FILE A CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION IN A FEDERAL COURT; REQUIRES THAT FEDERAL COURTS DISMISS CIVIL RIGHTS MOTIONS BROUGHT BY PRISONERS, IF THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION FAILS TO STATE A CLAIM ON WHICH RELIEF CAN BE GRANTED, OR FINDS THAT THE MOTION IS FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS; AND REQUIRES THAT A FEDERAL COURT SHALL NOT HOLD PRISON OR JAIL OVERCROWDING UNCONSTITUTIONAL UNDER THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT, UNLESS THE PLAINTIFF INMATE PROVES THAT THE CROWDING CAUSES THE INFLICTION OF CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHEMENT ON THAT INMATE.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1994-04-14H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES UNITED STATES FLAGS BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ON ALL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS ON PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT VIOLENT FELONIES AGAINST TRUCKERS SHOULD BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER FEDERAL LAW; FUNDS A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM UNDER THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT THAT WOULD ESTABLISH SPECIALIZED "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCATES"; INCREASES CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VISA AND PASSPORT ABUSE CRIMES; ENSURES THAT PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER THE MODEL INTENSIVE GRANT PROGRAM AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ACT ARE COORDINATED WITH EXISTING PROGRAMS; REAUTHORIZES SECRET SERVICE AUTHORITY REGARDING FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FRAUD; AUTHORIZES $210 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1999 FOR TREASURY DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZES A STUDY OF CLOSED MILITARY BASES FOR CONVERSION TO PRISON FACILITIES; MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR CRIMES REGARDING EXPLOSIVES; FUNDS A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM UNDER THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT THAT PROVIDES ANTI-CRIME YOUTH COUNCILS AND PROGRAMS TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM BECOMING INVOLVED WITH GANGS; ALLOWS THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN INVESTIGATING STATE VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST TRAVELERS; PROVIDES FOR USE OF FUNDS FOR JOB PROGRAMS TO PREVENT CRIME UNDER THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ACT; PROVIDES FOR A STUDY ON PRISON OVERCROWDING; MAKES TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE VIOLENT REPEAT OFFENDER INCARCERATION ACT; AUTHORIZES THE INS TO ACCEPT NON-FEDERAL ASSISTANCE WHEN DEPORTING UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS CHARGED WITH VIOLATING CRIMINAL STATUTES; PROMOTES THE REMOVAL AND PREVENTION OF GRAFFITI WITH JUVENILE TRAFFICKING AND GANG PREVENTION GRANT FUNDS; LIFTS THE CURRENT FOUR-YEAR LIMIT ON VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDER THE BYRNE MEMORIAL FUND; ADDS PROVISIONS ON CRIMINAL ALIENS AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT; CREATES THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CRIME AND VIOLENCE; ADDS THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO THE "OUNCE OF PREVENTION COUNCIL"; CLARIFIES THE INTENT OF THE BILL TO INCREASE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN FIGHTING CRIME THROUGH ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS; ADDS THE LANGUAGE OF THE URBAN RECREATION AND AT-RISK YOUTH ACT; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING COMPARABLE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS FOR RURAL AREAS; REQUIRES STATES TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO CORRECTIONS OFFICERS WHO DEAL WITH REPEAT VIOLENT OFFENDERS; MAKES CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; AUTHORIZES RURAL ANTI-CRIME AND ANTI-DRUG INITIATIVES; AUTHORIZES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1997 $12 MILLION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN PUBLIC HOUSING; INCREASES THE PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING IN COUNTERFEIT GOODS AND SERVICES; INCREASES THE PENALTIES FOR SELLING A CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR; AUTHORIZES $100 MILLION OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A "COMMUNITY-BASED JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM"; CONTINUES TO PERMIT FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE TO HAVE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGES; DETERMINES THE VETERAN STATUS OF INMATES AND ASSURES THAT STATE VETERAN INMATES RECEIVE THE VETERANS BENEFITS TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED; REAUTHORIZES THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDES FEDERAL DEATH BENEFITS FOR LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE CHAPLAINS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTSYeaRestrictive
1993-07-20(ON A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT ADDS $60 MILLION TO THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE.)H.R. 2519 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1993-07-01H.R.2519 BY SMITH, NEAL (D-IA) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1994 (PUB. L. 103-121, APPROVED 10/27/93) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT ADDS $60 MILLION TO THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE.)H.R. 2519 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1993-05-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLLINS OF GEORGIA AMENDMENT, ON A SEPERATE VOTE, THAT PREVENTS ANY DIRECT FEDERAL FINANCIAL BENEFIT TO ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OR NATIONAL OF THE UNITED STATES; AN ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE; OR AN ALIEN GRANTED LEGAL STATUS AS A PAROLEE, ASYLEE, OR REFUGEE.)H.R. 820 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1993-05-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COLLINS OF GEORGIA AMENDMENT THAT PREVENTS ANY DIRECT FEDERAL FINANCIAL BENEFIT TO ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OR NATIONAL OF THE UNITED STATES; AN ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE; OR AN ALIEN GRANTED LEGAL STATUS AS A PAROLEE, ASYLEE, OR REFUGEE.)H.R. 820 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1992-02-27HAITIAN REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3844, TO ASSURE THE PROTECTION OF HAITIANS IN THE UNITED STATES OR IN UNITED STATES CUSTODY PENDING THE RESUMPTION OF DEMOCRATIC RULE IN HAITI.)H.R. 3844 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
1992-02-27(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHAW AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CARING FOR HAITIANS PERMITTED INTO THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 3844 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1992-02-27H.R.3844 BY MAZZOLI (D-KY) -- HAITIAN REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT HAITIAN REFUGEES TO REGISTER FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS UNTIL THE RETURN OF A DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED GOVERNMENT IN HAITI, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE REFUGEES TO REMAIN IN THE UNITED STATES FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME, REGARDLESS OF WHEN THEY ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 3844 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrictive
1990-10-27IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990 — TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 358, IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990.S. 358 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaExpansive
1990-10-26WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 358, IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990 — TO ADOPT H RES 531, TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S 358, IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990.H.Res. 531 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1990-10-03FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT — TO PASS HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990, TO REVISE THE SYSTEM OF ADMISSION OF ALIENS ON THE BASIS OF FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND TO MEET IDENTIFIED LABOR SHORTAGES.H.R. 4300 · 101st Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
1990-10-03FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT — TO RECOMMIT HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY.H.R. 4300 · 101st Congress · On Motion to RecommitNayExpansive
1990-10-03TO AMEND, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990, TO DELETE ALL PROVISIONS EXCEPT THOSE RELATING TO FAMILY REUNIFICATION.H.R. 4300 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1990-10-03TO AMEND HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990, TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO STATES FOR CASH AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO ALIENS, AND LOCALITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.H.R. 4300 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpansive
1990-10-02TO AMEND HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990, TO STRIKE LANGAUGE WHICH SUSPENDS THE DEPORTATION OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FROM EL SALVADOR, LEBANON, LIBERIA AND KUWAIT FOR 3 YEARS.H.R. 4300 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1990-10-02TO AMEND HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990, TO EXTEND APPROPRIATIONS TO REIMBURSE STATE GOVERNMENTS FOR EDUCATION AND HEALTH COSTS FOR NEWLY LEGALIZED IMMIGRANTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1994-1998.H.R. 4300 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayRestrictive
1990-10-02TO AMEND HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990, TO STRIKE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FUND WITH REQUIREMENTS THAT EMPLOYERS, IN ORDER TO BRING IN ALIEN WORKERS, ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR UNITED STATES WORKERS.H.R. 4300 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaExpansive
1990-10-02TO AMEND HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990, TO LIMIT TOTAL LEGAL IMMIGRATION TO 630,000 PER YEAR.H.R. 4300 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaRestrictive
1990-10-02PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4300; FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990 — TO ADOPT THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4300, FAMILY UNITY AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1990.H.Res. 484 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1990-04-03TO AMEND HR 4404, FISCAL 1990 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE FROM THE BILL ON MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE FOR SOVIET, EASTERN EUROPEAN AND OTHER REFUGEES RESETTLING IN ISRAEL.H.R. 4404 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayExpansive
1990-01-24CHINESE ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FACILITATION ACT — TO PASS HR 2712, CHINESE IMMIGRATION RELIEF, TO OVERRIDE BUSH'S VETO OF THE EMERGENCY CHINESE IMMIGRATION RELIEF ACT OF 1989. (MOTION PASSED; TWO THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 2712 · 101st Congress · ON PRESIDENTIAL VETOYeaExpansive

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