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Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume on Immigration

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Immigration79 votes · 58/100 consistent
ExpansiveRestrictive

104 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Immigration. 79 of them counted toward the score above: 65 toward “Expansive” and 14 toward “Restrictive”.

The other 25 did not count: 24 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 1 was one 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
2026-06-09Secure America ActS. 2 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2026-06-09Secure America ActS. 2 · 119th Congress · On Motion to CommitYeaExpansive
2026-03-26Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland SecurityH.Res. 1128 · 119th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedNayDirection not readable
2026-03-19BOWOW ActH.R. 4638 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2026-03-18Deporting Fraudsters ActH.R. 1958 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2026-02-11Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025H.J.Res. 72 · 119th Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
2025-09-11Stop Illegal Entry ActH.R. 3486 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2025-06-26Special Interest Alien Reporting ActH.R. 275 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2025-06-26Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs ActH.R. 875 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2025-06-12District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance ActH.R. 2056 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2025-06-12District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance ActH.R. 2056 · 119th Congress · On Motion to RecommitYeaExpansive
2025-03-10Emerging Innovative Border Technologies ActH.R. 993 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaRestrictive
2025-03-10Subterranean Border Defense ActH.R. 495 · 119th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaRestrictive
2025-01-22Laken Riley ActS. 5 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2025-01-16Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens ActH.R. 30 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2025-01-16Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens ActH.R. 30 · 119th Congress · On Motion to RecommitYeaExpansive
2025-01-07Laken Riley ActH.R. 29 · 119th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2024-12-10SHIELD Against CCP ActH.R. 9668 · 118th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaRestrictive
2024-09-20No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities ActH.R. 5717 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2024-09-20No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities ActH.R. 5717 · 118th Congress · On Motion to RecommitYeaExpansive
2024-09-18Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens ActH.R. 7909 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2024-07-25Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border.H.Res. 1371 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution, as AmendedNayDirection not readable
2024-05-15Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops ActH.R. 7343 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2024-05-01Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policiesH.Res. 1112 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2024-04-20End the Border Catastrophe ActH.R. 3602 · 118th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedNayExpansive
2024-03-12Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policiesH.Res. 1065 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2024-03-12Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) USE IT Act, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policiesH.Res. 1071 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2024-03-12Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6276) USE IT Act, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1065) denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policiesH.Res. 1071 · 118th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2024-03-07Laken Riley ActH.R. 7511 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2024-02-01Protect Our Communities from DUIs ActH.R. 6976 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2024-01-31No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists ActH.R. 6679 · 118th Congress · On PassageYeaRestrictive
2024-01-31Consequences for Social Security Fraud ActH.R. 6678 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2024-01-31Consequences for Social Security Fraud ActH.R. 6678 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2024-01-30Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 5585) Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act; (H.R. 6678) Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act; (H.R. 6679) No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act; and (H.R. 6976) Protect Our Communities from DUIs ActH.Res. 980 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2024-01-30Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 5585) Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act; (H.R. 6678) Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act; (H.R. 6679) No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act; and (H.R. 6976) Protect Our Communities from DUIs ActH.Res. 980 · 118th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2024-01-17Denouncing the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration’s open-borders policiesH.Res. 957 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2024-01-17To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functionsH.R. 5862 · 118th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2023-11-30Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border ActH.R. 5283 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2023-11-30Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023H.R. 5283 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-09-29Spending Reduction and Border Security ActH.R. 5525 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2023-09-29Spending Reduction and Border Security ActH.R. 5525 · 118th Congress · On Motion to RecommitYeaExpansive
2023-09-29Providing for consideration of H.R. 5525, the Spending Reduction and Border Security ActH.Res. 741 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2023-09-29Providing for consideration of H.R. 5525, the Spending Reduction and Border Security ActH.Res. 741 · 118th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionNayDirection not readable
2023-07-19Schools Not Shelters ActH.R. 3941 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2023-07-19Schools Not Shelters ActH.R. 3941 · 118th Congress · On Motion to RecommitYeaExpansive
2023-06-22Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United StatesH.Res. 461 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayExpansive
2023-05-17POLICE ActH.R. 2494 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2023-05-17POLICE Act of 2023H.R. 2494 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-05-17POLICE Act of 2023H.R. 2494 · 118th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2023-05-11Secure the Border ActH.R. 2 · 118th Congress · On PassageNayExpansive
2023-05-11Secure the Border ActH.R. 2 · 118th Congress · On Motion to RecommitYeaExpansive
2022-12-21Energy Security and Lightering Independence ActS. 5168 · 117th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaExpansive
2022-12-06Veteran Service Recognition ActH.R. 7946 · 117th Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
2022-12-06Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022H.R. 7946 · 117th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2022-09-19Bridging the Gap for New Americans ActS. 3157 · 117th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaExpansive
2022-03-08Shadow Wolves Enhancement ActH.R. 5681 · 117th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaRestrictive
2021-07-22Allies ActH.R. 3985 · 117th Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
2021-04-21Access to Counsel ActH.R. 1573 · 117th Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
2021-04-21Access to Counsel ActH.R. 1573 · 117th Congress · On Motion to RecommitNayExpansive
2021-04-21NO BAN ActH.R. 1333 · 117th Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
2021-04-21NO BAN ActH.R. 1333 · 117th Congress · On Motion to RecommitNayExpansive
2021-03-18Farm Workforce Modernization ActH.R. 1603 · 117th Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
2021-03-18Farm Workforce Modernization ActH.R. 1603 · 117th Congress · On Motion to RecommitNayExpansive
2021-03-18Dream ActH.R. 6 · 117th Congress · On PassageYeaExpansive
2021-03-18Dream ActH.R. 6 · 117th Congress · On Motion to RecommitNayExpansive
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 AmendmentYeaExpansive
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 AmendmentNayExpansive
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 AmendmentYeaExpansive
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 ResolutionNayDirection 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 AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 AmendmentNayExpansive
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
1990-01-24WITH INSTRUCTIONS CHINESE ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FACILITATION ACT — TO REFER HR 2712, CHINESE IMMIGRATION RELIEF, TO THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEES WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF THE BUSH VETO IN LIGHT OF EVENTS IN CHINA.H.R. 2712 · 101st Congress · REFER BILL AND VETO JOINTLY TO FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND JUD.NayExpansive
1989-11-19TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 2712, CHINESE IMMIGRANT STATUS, TO HELP CHINESE NATIONALS IN THE UNITED STATES BY WAIVING THE TWO YEAR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR J NON-IMMIGRANTS.H.R. 2712 · 101st CongressYeaExpansive
1989-11-02TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO HR 2712, CHINESE IMMIGRANT STATUS, TO HELP CHINESE NATIONALS IN THE UNITED STATES BY WAIVING FOREIGN REQUIREMENTS.H.R. 2712 · 101st CongressNayRestrictive
1989-10-25TO PASS HR 45, CHINESE AND CENTRAL AMERICAN STABILITY, TO ASK FOR A GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE INVESTIGATION INTO CONDITIONS OF DISPLACED SALVADORANS AND NICARAGUANS.H.R. 45 · 101st CongressYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-25TO APPROVE H RES 273, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 45, CHINESE AND CENTRAL AMERICAN STABILITY, WAS CONSIDERED.H.R. 45 · 101st CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1989-08-01TO SUSTAIN A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE RIDGE AMENDMENT TO HR 2991, COMMERCE, STATE AND JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS, TO RESTRICT THE USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO COUNT THE UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS IN THE 1990 CENSUS.H.R. 2991 · 101st CongressYeaExpansive
1989-07-13TO PASS HR 2022, SOVIET AND INDOCHINESE REFUGEES, TO ALLOW FOR CERTAIN CITIZENS CONSIDERED TO BE SUBJECT TO PERSECUTION IN THE SOVIET UNION AND INDOCHINESE COUNTRIES REFUGEE STATUS.H.R. 2022 · 101st CongressYeaExpansive
1988-10-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5164, MARIEL CUBAN DETENTION REVIEW, TO PROVIDE THE RIGHT TO A HEARING FOR DETAINED CUBANS WHO ENTERED THE U.S. BETWEEN APRIL AND OCTOBER 1980. MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 5164 · 100th CongressYeaExpansive

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