Immigration
The United States has been and will continue to be a nation of immigrants that welcomes people from around the world who love this land. However, to ensure our immigration programs are fair and effective, the U.S. government must uphold its own laws and prioritize the protection of our citizens. In Congress, I'm working to protect our national security and the economic well-being of hardworking Americans.
I have compiled the following list of legislation actions I've taken to secure our borders, streamline the immigration process, and support our border patrol agents:
- Supported H.R. 5417, the Significant Transnational Criminal Organization Designation Act, which would create a mechanism to bring sanctions on drug cartels.
- Introduced H.R. 2124, the E-2 Visa Improvement Act, which would create a pathway to citizenship for nonimmigrant E-2 Visa holders who have been in the U.S. for at least ten years and who own a business that employs at least two Americans.
- Cosponsored H.R. 714, the El Chapo Act, which would fund the border wall with Treasury forfeiture money.
- Cosponsored H.R. 586, the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act, which would address loopholes in the asylum system and clarify standards for the detention of un-accompanied children and families.
More on Immigration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the markup and passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations bill by the House Appropriations Committee:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement following President Biden's State of the Union address:
Despite the Administration's claims that the border is secure, recent reports show unprecedented levels of border crossings into the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) questioned U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the department's budget request for Fiscal Year 2024.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) joined Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) in introducing the Migrant Protection Protocols Act, which codifies the Trump Administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy that kept migrants in Mexico for the duration of their immigration proceedings instead of being let loose in the country while they await to appear in court.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) led a letter with 51 congressional colleagues to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. Rutherford is seeking answers regarding chartered flights of illegal immigrants landing in Jacksonville, Florida.
The full text of the letter is below: