Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1958
Last Updated: July 12, 2026

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Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]

ID: T000490

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The bill

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

HR. 1958, 119th Congress — read as touching Private Prisons & Immigration Detention.

The sponsor

Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]

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The money

$71,970 raised

22 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

The alignment

61% match to Project 2025

This bill's text tracks the "Introduction" section, p. 183-185 of the Mandate for Leadership.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

March 18, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 is a masterclass in doublespeak. Ostensibly, its purpose is to "clarify" that aliens who defraud the US government or receive public benefits unlawfully are inadmissible and deportable. How noble. In reality, this bill is a thinly veiled attempt to score cheap political points by appearing tough on immigration while doing nothing to address the systemic issues driving these problems.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability. Specifically, it targets aliens convicted of various forms of fraud related to government programs or public benefits. The language is deliberately broad, allowing for maximum flexibility in interpreting what constitutes "defrauding" the US government.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are affected: immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who may have inadvertently committed a minor infraction or been caught up in a bureaucratic snafu. Meanwhile, the real beneficiaries of this bill are politicians seeking to burnish their anti-immigrant credentials and special interest groups looking to exploit fear-mongering for their own gain.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill will likely have a negligible impact on actual immigration policy but will serve as a useful tool for demagogues to whip up xenophobic fervor. The expanded grounds for inadmissibility and deportability will create more opportunities for ICE to terrorize immigrant communities, while the "ineligibility for any immigration relief" provision ensures that those caught up in this dragnet will have limited avenues for appeal.

In short, HR 1958 is a cynical exercise in legislative grandstanding, designed to pander to nativist sentiment rather than address the complex issues driving immigration and public benefit fraud. It's a classic case of treating symptoms while ignoring the underlying disease – a hallmark of incompetent governance.

As I always say, "Everyone lies." In this case, the sponsors of HR 1958 are lying about their true intentions, which have nothing to do with protecting American interests or promoting fairness in immigration policy. They're simply playing politics with people's lives, and that's a disease far more insidious than any form of fraud.

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Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$71,970
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$5,700
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,270

No PAC contributions found

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1 transaction
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No committee contributions found

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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

ID: T000478

Top Contributors

10

1
WINRED EARMARKS
PACARLINGTON, VA
$27,879
Oct 22, 2024
2
WINRED EARMARKS
PACARLINGTON, VA
$21,566
Oct 29, 2024
3
WINRED EARMARKS
PACARLINGTON, VA
$10,970
Nov 25, 2024
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WINRED EARMARKS
PACARLINGTON, VA
$5,493
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5
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$2,000
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$2,000
Jun 18, 2024
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Jun 18, 2024
8
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
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TEXTOR, DONALD
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualLOCUST VALLEY, NY
$13,200
Apr 17, 2024
10
WINE, SCOTT
POLARISCEO
IndividualEXCELSIOR, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

ID: S001228

Top Contributors

10

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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA
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$3,300
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A-OK ENTERPRISES, LLC
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$500
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ROSE, DIANA
ASPIRE65OWNER
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$6,600
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ROSE, GARY
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PROCHNOW, JOSEPH
FOCUS WORKFORCESEXECUTIVE
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$6,600
Jul 25, 2024
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NELSON, NORMAN T
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CUTLER, ROBERT S.
C3CEO
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$6,600
Jun 25, 2024
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PATTERSON, ROB
RMJK ENTERPRISES INCCEO
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$6,600
Jun 30, 2024

Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

ID: M000194

Top Contributors

10

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REW INVESTMENTS LLC
OrganizationMT PLEASANT, SC
$3,300
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REW INVESTMENTS LLC
OrganizationMT PLEASANT, SC
$2,500
Jul 1, 2024
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KING & SOCIETY, LLC
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$2,000
Jul 1, 2024
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BARBER BROTHERS, LLC
OrganizationMOUNT PLEASANT, SC
$1,000
Jul 1, 2024
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COASTAL GREEN CBD LLC
OrganizationMYRTLE BEACH, SC
$1,000
Jul 1, 2024
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MALL DRIVE MANAGEMENT, LLC
OrganizationCHARLESTON, SC
$1,000
Jul 1, 2024
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SEAGLASS PARTNERS, LLC
OrganizationMOUNT PLEASANT, SC
$1,000
Jul 1, 2024
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TWIN RIVERS HOLDINGS LLC
OrganizationMOUNT PLEASANT, SC
$1,000
Jul 1, 2024
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GRIFFITH, JAMES
NONERETIRED
IndividualTUCSON, AZ
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
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RANNEY, TIM
NONERETIRED
IndividualSAINT PETERSBURG, FL
$6,600
Mar 27, 2023

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

ID: O000177

Top Contributors

10

1
O'BRIEN, FRANK
O'BRIEN INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGSOWNER
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$13,200
Mar 31, 2024
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ONDER, JAMES G
ONDERLAW, LLCATTORNEY
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$13,200
Mar 26, 2024
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PATRIOT MACHINEVICE PRESIDENT
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POGUE, RICHARD W.
RETIREDRETIRED
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$13,200
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SCHULTE, STEVE
HENGES INTERIORSOWNER
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MUELLER, DOUGLAS
RETIREDRETIRED
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OBRIEN, JOHN
RETIREDRETIRED
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$10,000
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SMITH, MENLO
RETIREDRETIRED
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STOFFA, ROBERT
WINDBER HOSPITALPHYSICIAN
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$6,870
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KOVAC, AMY
BAIN COBUSINESS CONSULTANT
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$6,818
Mar 30, 2024

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

ID: M001233

Top Contributors

10

1
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Apr 11, 2024
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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$3,000
Apr 11, 2024

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

ID: L000566

Top Contributors

10

1
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
OrganizationRICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Mar 5, 2024
2
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
OrganizationRICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Sep 18, 2023
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WATKINS & EAGER PLLC
OrganizationJACKSON, MS
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
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SENECA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
OrganizationTIFFIN, OH
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
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BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
OrganizationARLINGTON, VA
$500
Mar 31, 2024
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CRAWFORD COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
OrganizationMARYSVILLE, OH
$500
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BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
OrganizationARLINGTON, VA
$500
Jun 18, 2023
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MURPHY, JAMES
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IndividualBARRINGTON, IL
$3,300
Oct 20, 2024
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TAYLOR, KENNETH
OHIO CATPRESIDENT/OWNER
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$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
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DISH NETWORKSR ADVISOR
IndividualENGLEWOOD, CO
$3,300
Dec 25, 2023

Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

ID: K000403

Top Contributors

10

1
ULRICH, DAVE
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANPROFESSOR
IndividualALPINE, UT
$10,000
Jun 5, 2024
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BRENCHLEY, ROXANE
HOMEMAKERHOMEMAKER
IndividualALPINE, UT
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
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BRENCHLEY, SHAWN
VIVINTVP
IndividualALPINE, UT
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
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SELFHOMEMAKER
IndividualOGDEN, UT
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
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JOHNSON, JOHN
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualOGDEN, UT
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
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KENNEDY, HUGH
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualYPSILANTI, MI
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
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KENNEDY, JACOB
DEACONESS HOSPITALDOCTOR
IndividualEVANSVILLE, IN
$9,900
Mar 15, 2024
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ULANOFF, DORY
ARCADISMARKETING
IndividualYPSILANTI, MI
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
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RETIREDRETIRED
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$9,900
Mar 27, 2024
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PLUMB, WALTER III
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSALT LAKE CITY, UT
$6,700
Jan 12, 2024

Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

ID: B001325

Top Contributors

10

1
BENNETT, HEATHER
IndividualTOWNVILLE, SC
$6,600
Feb 12, 2024
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COX, HOWARD
RETIREDRETIRED
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$6,600
Mar 18, 2024
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SCOTT, MARILYN
RETIREDRETIRED
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$6,600
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SEYMORE, GARY W
RETIREDRETIRED
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$6,600
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$5,000
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CASSELS, W.T. JR.
SOUTHEASTERN FRIGHT LINESPRESIDENT
IndividualCOLUMBIA, SC
$3,500
Oct 30, 2024
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CASSELS, W TOBIN III
SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINESPRESIDENT
IndividualCOLUMBIA, SC
$3,500
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ARIAIL, BRANDI C
CROSSWALK HOLDINGS, INC.INVESTOR
IndividualGREENVILLE, SC
$3,500
Mar 22, 2024
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$3,500
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SIMPSON, DARWIN H
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSPARTANBURG, SC
$3,500
Jun 18, 2024

Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

ID: G000603

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10

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BOERNE STAGE AIRFIELD
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$2,500
Mar 12, 2024
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HOLMES LAW
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$500
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Feb 6, 2024
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Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

ID: R000612

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10

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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • Section 2(c) makes aliens who have defrauded the US Government or unlawfully received public benefits ineligible for immigration relief, which could increase demand for private prison services to detain such individuals, as cited in Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

  • The bill's focus on defrauding the US Government and unlawful receipt of public benefits may lead to increased enforcement efforts, potentially benefiting law enforcement and surveillance technology vendors, as seen in Section 2(a) and (b) amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act

Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.

Introduction

Moderate60.5%
Pages: 183-185

— 150 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 1. Congress should unequivocally authorize state and local law enforcement to participate in immigration and border security actions in compliance with Arizona v. United States.11 2. Congress should require compliance with immigration detainers to the maximum extent consistent with the Tenth Amendment and set financial disincentives for jurisdictions that implement either official or unofficial sanctuary policies. l Prosecutorial discretion. Congress should restrict the authority for prosecutorial discretion to eliminate it as a “catch-all” excuse for limiting immigration enforcement. l Mandatory detention. Congress should eliminate ambiguous discretionary language in Title 8 that aliens “may” be detained and clarify that aliens “shall” be detained. This language, which contrasts with other “shall detain” language in statute, creates unhelpful ambiguity and allows the executive branch to ignore the will of Congress. Regulations l Withdraw Biden Administration regulations and reissue new regulations in the following areas: 1. Credible Fear/Asylum Jurisdiction for Border Crossers. 2. Public Charge. l T-Visa and U-Visa reform. Unless and until T and U visas are repealed, each program needs to be reformed to ensure that only legitimate victims of trafficking and crimes who are actively providing significant material assistance to law enforcement are eligible for spots in the queue. l Repeal TPS designations. l H-1B reform. Transform the program into an elite mechanism exclusively to bring in the “best and brightest” at the highest wages while simultaneously ensuring that U.S. workers are not being disadvantaged by the program. H-1B is a means only to supplement the U.S. economy and to keep companies competitive, not to depress U.S. labor markets artificially in certain industries. — 151 — Department of Homeland Security l Employment authorization. Along with the legislative proposal, take regulatory action to limit the classes of aliens eligible for work authorization. Executive Orders l Pathways for border crossers 1. Direct the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate Asylum Cooperative Agreements with Northern Triangle Countries immediately. 2. Recommence negotiations with Mexico to fully implement the Remain in Mexico Protocols. 3. Reinstate, to the extent possible, expedited pathways with full credible fear/immigration court process (PACR and HARP). 4. Prohibit the use of Notices to Report, the use of any funds for travel into the interior of the United States, and government flights or transportation for aliens. 5. Mandate that ICE use all detention space in full compliance with Section 235 of the INA, issue weekly reports on detention capacity, and provide authority for low-level temporary capacity (for example, tents) once permanent space is full. 6. Eliminate the use of ATD for border crossers except in rare cases and only with the explicit authority of the Secretary. 7. Prohibit the use of parole except in matters that are certified by the Secretary of Homeland Security as requiring action for humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons, and prohibit the use of parole in any categorical circumstance. l Enforcement 1. Restrict prosecutorial discretion to eliminate it as a “catch-all” excuse for limiting immigration enforcement. 2. Mandate the use of E-Verify for anyone doing business with the government.

Introduction

Moderate60.5%
Pages: 183-185

— 150 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 1. Congress should unequivocally authorize state and local law enforcement to participate in immigration and border security actions in compliance with Arizona v. United States.11 2. Congress should require compliance with immigration detainers to the maximum extent consistent with the Tenth Amendment and set financial disincentives for jurisdictions that implement either official or unofficial sanctuary policies. l Prosecutorial discretion. Congress should restrict the authority for prosecutorial discretion to eliminate it as a “catch-all” excuse for limiting immigration enforcement. l Mandatory detention. Congress should eliminate ambiguous discretionary language in Title 8 that aliens “may” be detained and clarify that aliens “shall” be detained. This language, which contrasts with other “shall detain” language in statute, creates unhelpful ambiguity and allows the executive branch to ignore the will of Congress. Regulations l Withdraw Biden Administration regulations and reissue new regulations in the following areas: 1. Credible Fear/Asylum Jurisdiction for Border Crossers. 2. Public Charge. l T-Visa and U-Visa reform. Unless and until T and U visas are repealed, each program needs to be reformed to ensure that only legitimate victims of trafficking and crimes who are actively providing significant material assistance to law enforcement are eligible for spots in the queue. l Repeal TPS designations. l H-1B reform. Transform the program into an elite mechanism exclusively to bring in the “best and brightest” at the highest wages while simultaneously ensuring that U.S. workers are not being disadvantaged by the program. H-1B is a means only to supplement the U.S. economy and to keep companies competitive, not to depress U.S. labor markets artificially in certain industries.

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