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House Democrats to Introduce Expanded Dream Act
On March 12, House Democrats plan to introduce a new version of the Dream Act that provides amnesty for certain Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients as well as those who entered the country illegally as minors. If the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6) resembles past versions, it would offer citizenship to millions.
S. 599
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportA bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes.
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeA bill to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section.
Federal Government Steps In to Contribute to Colorado River Crisis
The federal government has played a significant role in increasing the demand on the Colorado river that is now threatening a looming water shortage.
Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportTo expand the use of E-Verify, to hold employers accountable, and for other purposes.
Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportTo require the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State and local law enforcement agencies whenever the information available to the system indicates that a person illegally or unlawfully in the United States may be attempting to receive a firearm.
Sen. Grassley Introduces Mandatory E-Verify Legislation
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has re-introduced the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act that would require all employers in the United States to begin using E-Verify for all employers within 1 year. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) has introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
Mandating E-Verify for all employers is NumbersUSA's top priority in deterring future illegal immigration.
Settlement Reached With Association for Discriminating Against U.S. Workers
The Justice Department secured a settlement agreement with the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute (CFAI) for discriminating against U.S. workers in favor of H-1B visa workers. Under the settlement, CFAI will pay $321,000 in civil penalties, train employees on anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Naturalization Act, and accept departmental monitoring and reporting requirements.
Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportA bill to expand the use of E-Verify, to hold employers accountable, and for other purposes.
