Legislative Analysis

2010

The President’s FY2011 Department of Homeland Security Budget Immigration-Related Priorities

February 17, 2010

A summary of the immigration-related priorities in the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security.

The President’s FY2011 Budget for Department of Justice Immigration-Related Priorities

February 17, 2010

A summary of the immigration-related priorities in the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for the Department of Justice.

2009

Immigrant Integration and Immigration Fees in the DHS Appropriations Bill

July 09, 2009

This analysis explains the different approaches taken by President, the House, and the Senate in providing funding for immigrant integration initiatives by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  Some background on recent trends in immigration fees is provided.

2008

Bizarre Proposals to “End” Illegal Immigration

January 01, 2008

A list of some of the more extreme deportation-only proposals introduced in the 110th Congress.

2007

S.1984 AT A GLANCE - The Kyl-Specter-McCain-Martinez-Cornyn-Graham-Sessions-McConnell Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act of 2007

September 27, 2007

A short summary of the Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act.

Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act of 2007 (S. 1984) - Section-by-Section Analysis

September 07, 2007

A section-by-section analysis of the enforcement-only bill introduced by Senators Martinez, McCain, Graham, Specter, and Kyl.

Senate Immigration Bill Floor Consideration: Round 2 - Amendments at a Glance

June 26, 2007

Describes amendments to the Senate’s comprehensive immigration reform legislation proposed to be considered on the Senate floor during the week of June 25th.

Questions and Answers about the Senate Immigration Bill

May 24, 2007

Answers commonly asked questions about the Senate comprhenensive immigration reform bill.

Security Through Regularized Immigration And A Vibrant Economy Act Of 2007 (“Strive” Act Of 2007) Section-By-Section Analysis

April 03, 2007

A Section-by-Section Analysis of the STRIVE Act comprehensive immigration reform legislation.

STRIVE Act At-a-Glance

April 02, 2007

A brief overview of the Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act.

2002

Immigration and National Security: The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act

April 08, 2002

This backgrounder examines the weaknesses in our immigration and visa approval systems that have come to light in the wake of September 11th, and how the Border Security Act proposes to address those weaknesses.

2001

The Meaning of LIFE: Analysis of and Background for the Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act

April 11, 2001

An explanation of the major provisions of the LIFE Act, with some background on the problems these provisions seek to remedy.

1996

1996 Immigration Legislation Summary

November 01, 1996

A summary of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act