Thread: Rep. Lamar Smith rolls out legislation to curb legal immigration, expand E-Verify

Rep. Lamar Smith rolls out legislation to curb legal immigration, expand E-Verify


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By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times - Thursday, September 7, 2017

Rep. Lamar Smith, Texas Republican, on Thursday unveiled legislation that would cut legal immigration levels in half through a points-based system for people migrating to the U.S. and expand the use of the E-Verify system to include all new hires.

“These two bills put the interests of Americans first,” Mr. Smith said at a news conference. “They prevent illegal workers from taking jobs meant for Americans and prioritize our legal immigration system to admit those who can best contribute to our economy.”

The Immigration in the National Interest Act is the House companion bill to Senate legislation unveiled earlier this year that would cut legal immigration in half, to 500,000 per year over the next decade, and install a merit-based points system that rewards English speakers and those with job skills.

A second bill, the Legal Workforce Act, would expand E-Verify, the electronic employment verification system many businesses use, to all new hires. Mr. Smith said one-third of American jobs are already covered by E-Verify, and that the new system would provide employers with a reliable mechanism to determine the workforce eligibility of possible new hires.

The system is voluntary for most businesses, but President Trump’s budget blueprint called for making it mandatory.

Mr. Smith said he’s confident the administration is behind both bills, and downplayed the notion that pieces could end up getting wrapped into a compromise on a legislative fix for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

“Regardless of what other legislation may or may not be considered, these are bills that stand on their own and ought to be passed,” Mr. Smith said.

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a six-month phaseout for DACA, which shields illegal immigrants who entered the country as children from deportation, and said it’s now up to Congress to deal with the issue.

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Roll out ending the anchor baby scam now!

No more US Birth Certificates to illegal aliens and non-citizens coming here and giving birth on our soil.

Texans talk a good talk, but believe me this state is a haven for illegals.

Years ago, when I turned 65, I needed a birth certificate. We were working away from home but only one county away from where I was born in South Texas, so we thought it would be faster to just go there and get a copy.

They assured me there would be no problem. There wasn't. It only took about 10 minutes.

I expected just a xeroxed copy of my original since that was where it was recorded. To my surprise, they brought out piece of paper that looked more like an elementary school reading certificate - all scrolly with red ink, etc. I also expected all the information that is on the copy of the actual certificate I had at home. This one gave my name, date of birth, and county of birth.

As I waited, a Mexican/Hispanic older man came in and obtained 6 'for his grandchildren'.

The state of Texas has made it so easy to obtain a birth certificate, it's crazy. Also, all one needs is a 'friend' in the office to steal a seal and a blank copy. With this and a color copier, you would be set up in business. For that matter, would you need a seal. Does anyone actually look at the seal to verify it? I once owned an old seal from an oil company that looked just like the Texas seal unless you looked closely.

So, Texas talks big - but does the opposite.