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Uniting American Families Act of 2007

NumbersUSA's Position:

The bill would exacerbate chain migration into the United States by creating the nonimmigrant class of “permanent partner” for aliens over 18 years of age who are: (1) in a committed, intimate relationship with another individual over 18 in which both parties intend a lifelong commitment; (2) financially interdependent with the other individual; (3) not married to or in a permanent partnership with anyone other than the other individual; (4) unable to contract a marriage recognized under federal immigration law with the other individual; and (5) not a first-, second-, or third-degree blood

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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007

NumbersUSA's Position:

No Position

Iraq supplemental funding bill

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

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110 Sponsor H.R. 2206

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110 Sponsor H.R. 2109

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S. 1269: Sponsors (2007)

2007: Sponsored S. 1269, ENFORCE Act, introduced by Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.)

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Empowering Our Local Communities Act of 2007

NumbersUSA's Position:

Support

Would make it a criminal misdemeanor for one to be illegally present in the United States (currently, being an illegal alien is only a civil violation); and would require that illegal aliens convicted of vehicular manslaughter resulting from driving while intoxicated be sentenced to at least five years, but no more than 40 years, in prison.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal penalties for certain killings by illegal aliens, and for other purposes.

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ENFORCE Act

NumbersUSA's Position:

Support

S. 1269, the ENFORCE Act, would establish, within Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the National Border Neighborhood Watch (NBNW), which would authorize retired law enforcement officers to assist Border Patrol agents by reporting illegal border crossings, and would allow civilian volunteers to participate in the NBNW, provided CBP-defined criteria are met; would provide for fencing and security improvements along the southern U.S.