Immigration Reform

 

National Statement for Fair and Just Immigration Reform
The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, with 100+ endorsing organizations nationwide, has issued this statement calling for a fair and just immigration reform. The statement calls for an immigration reform policy that supports human and civil rights for all immigrants, and to oppose compromise immigration reform proposals.

Read the statement and list of endorsers.
To show your support, please fill out the endorsement form.

Declaración Nacional y la lista de endosantes
Para manifestar su apoyo, llene este formulario de endose

Current Immigration Proposals

Immigration reform has received considerable attention in recent months, particularly within the Republican Party. NNIRR compares the impact of several bills that have been introduced and passed during the past few months.

Comparison Chart: Jackson-Lee, Kennedy/McCain, Sensenbrenner (HR 4437) and Senate Compromise bill (S 2611) (pdf)
version 6/5/06

Chart: NNIRR compares Bush, Specter, and Sensenbrenner proposals (pdf)

Comparación de Propuestas sobre Inmigración: Bush, Sensenbrenner, Specter (pdf--en espanol)

Action Sheet: Talking Points/Action on the Specter Immigration Proposal (PDF)

Puntos y Acciones Contra La Propuesta Specter de Inmigracion (PDF)


What do we want in a legalization program? NNIRR 2002


Immigration Bills Introduced in Congress
The following is a list of bills introduced to Congress related to immigration this term, as well as additional resources related to the bills.

S 1438: Comprehensive Enforcement and Immigration Reform Act of 2005
Introduced in Senate on 7/20/25 by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), 4 co-sponsors. [Also referred to as the "Cornyn-Kyl" bill.]
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
pdf version of bill

HR 4437: "Border Protection, Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act"
Introduced in House on 12/6/05 by James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), 35 co-sponsors.
[Also referred to as "Sensenbrenner" bill.]
Passed in House and referred to Senate Judiciary Committee, 1/27/06.
text of bill
NNIRR analysis: Stop the Sensenbrenner Bill

NNIRR comparison chart: Sensenbrenner, Bush and Specter proposals

S 1033/HR 2330: Secure American and Orderly Immigration Act of 2005

Introduced in Senate on 5/12/2005 by John McCain (R-AZ), 5 co-sponsors.
[Also referred to as "Kennedy-McCain" bill]
Referred to Senate committee, 5/12/2005.
pdf version of bill

HR 2092: Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2005
Introduced in House on 5/4/2005 by Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), 18 co-sponsors. Referred to House committee, 5/23/2005.
pdf version of bill (141 pages)
NNIRR analysis: Jackson-Lee Bill Supports Immigrant Rights