2020 House elections: on Immigration
August Pfluger:
Secure border to keep out illegal immigrants
I support President Trump's vision for securing America and believe we must secure our southern border
to protect our citizens from dangerous drug cartels, human traffickers, and illegal immigrants.
Source: 2020 TX-11 House campaign website NancyMace.org
Jul 27, 2020
Bill Hightower:
Secure borders with wall to keep people out
I agree with President Trump 100% - we must secure our borders, we must build a wall along our southern border with Mexico, and we must end the dangerous trafficking of humans and drugs that are endangering not just our border communities but every
American community. As your next Congressman, I will proudly support President Trump's efforts to build the wall and I will oppose Nancy Pelosi's reckless open borders policies that are endangering Alabama communities.
Source: 2019-2020 AL-1 House campaign website BillHightower.com
May 1, 2020
Bill Keating:
Keep visa programs that enable foreign workers to stay in US
Our state is unique in the nation for its ability to attract the best and brightest minds from across the globe to immigrate to the United States. Non-immigrant workers comprise a necessary part of the Cape and Islands seasonal workforce.
I have been a leader in Congress on ensuring that the H-2B and J-1 visa systems have remained available to Business owners on the cape and Islands. The COVID-19 pandemic doesn't care if you are a U.S. citizen or an undocumented worker.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-9 House race
Oct 9, 2020
Blake Moore:
First secure border, then encourage legal immigration
Before any immigration reform can happen, we must secure the border. Once we can secure the border, coming to a solution on reform will be much easier. Streamlining legal immigration will benefit both the immigrants and the American economy, and those
who go through the process legally will not be punished by those who do not. We need to enforce the laws we have, establish an understanding of our current state, and create a sensible approach to solving a problem that has evaded us for decades.
Source: 2020 House UT-1 campaign website ElectMoore.com
Dec 25, 2020
Bob Good:
Protect jobs for Americans with wall and no illegals
The current status of our immigration practices presents a danger to national security, national identity, and our national, state, and local economies. It is the role of the Federal government to protect American jobs for American workers, to secure
our borders including the building of a wall on our southern border and eliminating illegal immigration. I support a merit-based system where immigration is granted to those based on our economic needs.
Source: 2020 VA-5 House campaign website BobGoodForCongress.com
Nov 1, 2020
Christy Smith:
Path to citizenship for DREAMers and law-abiding residents
We need to take steps to increase border security to protect against criminal activity and create a path to citizenship for law-abiding residents who live here and contribute here. America's strength is our diversity. In Congress, Christy will be
dedicated to defending immigrant communities, including DREAMers and refugees from abuse and protect their basic human rights. Separating children from their families and putting them in cages is outrageous and un-American.
Source: 2019-2020 CA25 House campaign website ChristyForCongress.org
May 8, 2020
Dan Bishop:
Supports the border wall
Illegal Immigration:
Dan fully supports President Trump's border wall.
Source: 2019-2020 NC-9 House campaign website VoteDanBishop.com
Sep 17, 2019
Darrell Issa:
Sanctuary cities are illegal and should not be allowed
Issa supports President Trump in fighting California' Sanctuary State Law, and will work with
President Trump to fight this lawlessness, as well as hold elected leaders accountable for enforcing this law.
Source: 2020 House CA-49 election campaign website darrellissa.com
Oct 27, 2020
David Valadao:
Develop path to citizenship and do not separate families
David supports a reasonable and responsible pathway to citizenship for those wishing to enter our country and those already here. This will allow many undocumented immigrants to come out of the shadows. Developing a guest worker program
that will enable access to a reliable workforce is crucial to our agricultural economy. We recognize the importance of family and acknowledge the danger of separating families. We should focus on undocumented immigrants who have committed serious crimes.
Source: 2020 CA-21 House campaign website ValadaoForCongress.com
Jul 27, 2020
David Valadao:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 CA-21 House campaign: letter to V.P. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
Greg Murphy:
Oppose amnesty & enforce the laws already in place
Legal and orderly immigration has been an important part of the fabric of our Nation. Allowing individuals to cross our borders illegally endangers our national security, weakens our economy and is an affront to the millions who have played by
the rules and entered our nation through the proper legal channels. We must enforce the laws already in place, oppose amnesty for those who broke those laws and provide funding to secure our borders as a matter of both national security and of principle.
Source: 2019-2020 NC-3 House campaign website murphy4congress.com
Dec 31, 2019
Jerry Carl:
The wall will protect the U.S. from drugs and gangs
Jerry believes we must build the wall. Our porous border is allowing drugs, gangs, and individuals with no intention of contributing to society to freely flow into our country. Jerry supports any available resource being deployed to keep our country
safe--concrete barriers, drones, increased patrol, fully funding of ICE. He supports establishing minimum sentencing requirements for those who enter the country illegally. He opposes amnesty to those who have illegally entered our country.
Source: 2020 House AL-1 campaign website JerryCarlForCongress.com
Dec 25, 2020
Jim McGovern:
Immigrants should have access to quality health care
The pandemic has shone a light on the invaluable contribution of immigrants to our health care systems. We need comprehensive reform to strengthen our immigration system and its protections for migrants and refugees. All public health matters do
not care about borders, heritage, or immigration or citizenship status. We need to make sure that access to all health care systems, testing, care and preventive services are available to everyone in Massachusetts, regardless of status.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-2 House race
Nov 3, 2020
John Carter:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 TX-31 House campaign: letter to V.P. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
John Rutherford:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 FL-4 House campaign: letter to V.P. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
Kathy Manning:
Immigration reform and pathways for DREAMers
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Kathy understands how complex and outdated our immigration system is, and thinks there should be more people in Washington who know what they're
talking about when it comes to immigration. Kathy believes we need commonsense immigration reform that will secure our borders, create a pathway for Dreamers, and strengthen North Carolina and our country's economy.
Source: 2020 NC-6 House campaign website KathyManning2018.com
May 1, 2019
Kay Granger:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 TX-12 House campaign: letter to V.P. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
Ken Calvert:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 CA-42 House campaign: letter to V.P. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
Mario Diaz-Balart:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 FL-25 House campaign: letter to V.P. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene:
Must stop radical Islamic terrorist from entering US
The US must maintain and implement immigration policy that stops radical Islamic terrorist from entering the US. The US must not ever allow radical Islamic Jihadist from gaining any type of foothold in the US and must be vigilant to
encourage assimilation of all immigrants. If any radical Islamic terrorist cell is found operating in the US, they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and removed from our land.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 GA-14 House race
Nov 3, 2020
Melanie Stansbury:
Path to citizenship is part of a humane immigration policy
We must take a compassionate approach to fixing our immigration system and reversing the discriminatory practices put in place by the last administration. Families must be reunited and we must provide a path to citizenship. In Congress,
I will support humane immigration policies that address root causes of migration and provide opportunities for immigration, which boost our economy and add to the rich cultural and economic fabric of our country.
Source: 2020-21 NM-1 House campaign website MelanieForNM.com
May 11, 2021
Michelle Fischbach:
Build border wall; support ICE; no illegals
We must secure our borders and build the southern border wall. Michelle will stand up to efforts by the radical left to abolish Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and promote open borders and sanctuary cities. She will work with law enforcement
officials to restore the rule law and order and is committed to helping President Trump finish the southern border wall and support our ICE agents as they remove unlawful entrants and violent gang members from our county to keep America safe.
Source: 2020 MN-7 House campaign website FischbachForCongress.com
Jul 26, 2020
Michelle Fischbach:
Illegals should not vote or have a driver's license
Nicole has opposed sanctuary city policies and laws providing state tuition assistance and drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants. While Nicole successfully led the effort to block legislation allowing illegal immigrants to register to vote in
New York State, Rose opposed efforts to stop liberal cities like New York and San Francisco from allowing illegal immigrants to vote in municipal elections.
Source: 2020 NY-11 House campaign website NicoleMalliotakis.com
Jul 27, 2020
Mike Garcia:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 CA-25 House campaign: letter to V.P. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
Mike Garcia:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 CA-25 House campaign website MikeGarcia.com
Apr 30, 2021
Nancy Mace:
Secure our border to increase national security
Ending the disregard for our rule of law and the contempt for adequate border security is critical to catching human traffickers, stemming the tide of dangerous drugs and prioritizing the well-being of American families over the needs of illegal
immigrants. It is vital we secure our border. Immigration is a national security issue. I will vote to fund and implement all necessary border control and visa control systems, including more agents at the border and more funds devoted to our security.
Source: 2020 SC-1 House campaign website NancyMace.org
Jul 27, 2020
Nikema Williams:
Advocates for path to citizenship for DREAMers
On DACA: "It's time for America to seek a permanent solution to protect DREAMers, and make sure that pathways to citizenship are open and available across our country," said Democratic Party of
Georgia Chairwoman Nikema Williams, using a common term for young people brought to the U.S. illegally as children whom DACA seeks to protect from deportation.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2020 GA-5 House race
Jun 18, 2020
Randy Feenstra:
Fight sanctuary cities and build the wall
Randy agrees with President Trump that we must secure our southern border. In the State Senate, Randy supported the law that banned sanctuary cities in Iowa and in Congress,
Randy will support building the wall while opposing Nancy Pelosi's and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's reckless open borders policies that are endangering Iowa communities.
Source: 2020 IA-4 House campaign website FeenstraForCongress.com
Aug 25, 2020
Renee Unterman:
Build wall to keep illegals and their drugs and violence out
The safety of our families and the security of our nation will be Renee's top priority in Washington, and it starts with building the Wall. Gwinnett and Forsyth counties have witnessed an influx of drugs and gang violence as a result of illegal
immigration, and we must do everything we can to keep dangerous criminals out of our community. In Congress, Renee will support legislation to ban sanctuary cities, support law enforcement and build the wall to stop illegal immigration.
Source: 2020 GA-7 House campaign website ReneeUnterman.org
Jul 25, 2020
Ronny Jackson:
US needs border wall to protect us from illegal immigrants
I will work hard for immigration reform that limits the number of immigrants and refugees that can legally enter our country. Only those that are vetted, screened, and go through the legal process should be allowed to enter. I support the border wall.
The men and women of Customs and Border Protection, the Border Patrol, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement need the wall to protect us from criminals, gang members, drug smugglers, and human traffickers that cross our border every day.
Source: 2020 TX-13 House campaign website RonnyJacksonForTexas13.com
Jul 27, 2020
Steve Lynch:
Against bureaucratic delays affecting immigrant STEM workers
Immigrant workers are an invaluable part of our STEM workforce in Massachusetts and nationwide. In appreciation that our immigrant workforce helps us to fill critical skills gaps in our STEM workforce and adds to the excellence and diversity of
STEM employment sectors, I have been strongly supportive of efforts to ensure that these talented workers are able to continue to be innovators in their STEM fields in Massachusetts and are not subject to unnecessary bureaucratic delays.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-8 House race
Oct 9, 2020
Teresa Leger Fernandez:
Path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants
I will champion humane, comprehensive immigration reform that treats everyone with dignity, provides a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, and keeps families together. I strongly support comprehensive immigration reform that
would provide a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. and the DREAM Act, which must also extend to dreamers' families.
Source: 2020 House NM-3 Campaign website TeresaForAll.com
Feb 13, 2021
Tom Tiffany:
For border wall and against amnesty
Tom stands with President Trump as he works to secure our border to stop the inflow of drugs and human trafficking into our country. First and foremost, America needs to build a wall to secure our southern border.
Then, there can be a broader discussion about ending chain migration and a merit-based immigration process. Tom does not support amnesty.
Source: 2019-2020 WI-7 House campaign website Tiffany4Wisconsin.com
May 8, 2020
Tony Gonzales:
Continue construction of wall to stop border emergency
Excerpts from a letter signed by 12 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Vice President Kamala Harris: We are alarmed by the staggering number of migrants that have been apprehended while illegally crossing the southwest border
during this first 100 days. We are extremely concerned that the President ordered a 60-day pause on the border wall construction. [That's a month overdue; hence we] insist that funds appropriated for border security
be used immediately to address this crisis.
Border wall construction funds were appropriated by the Congress and should be spent as provided in law.
As you can see by the unprecedented number of apprehensions reported by Customs and Border Protection, we are in a state of emergency that requires action, not delay.
Source: 2020 TX-23 House campaign: letter to V.P. Harris
Apr 30, 2021
Young Kim:
Fix broken system and encourage legal immigration
As a proud immigrant, Young wants people from around the world to be able to legally immigrate to our country, become citizens, and achieve the American dream. However, our immigration system is broken and must be fixed.
Young will work with anyone who is willing to reform our immigration system, increase border security, and make sure that those brought to this country as children without legal documentation are treated fairly and with compassion.
Source: 2020 CA-39 House campaign website YoungKimForCongress.com
Aug 25, 2020
Yvette Herrell:
Eliminate birthright citizenship & chain migration
We must reform our immigration system to ensure our national security & preserve our unique American values & culture. We must have merit-based policies that require immigrants to learn the English language, demonstrate that they will be productive &
prosperous contributing members of our society, and that they desire to embrace our values & culture. We must eliminate random or merit-less immigration such as birthright citizenship, chain migration, diversity visas, and the visa lottery system.
Source: iVoterGuide on 2020 House NM-2 race
Oct 9, 2020
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