Scorecard

Josh Brecheen's Scorecard

157 out of 198 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

D

Immigration

B-

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

C

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 2 • June 9, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 2913 • June 4, 2026

Ukraine Support Act

This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2) establishing penalties for Russia and certain foreign persons (individuals and entities). Assistance provided under the bill includes establishing a reconstruction trust fund for Ukraine, requiring the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 175 • June 3, 2026

Deport Alien Gang Members Act

This bill makes non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups as criminal gangs.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8827 • May 14, 2026

ASSIMILATION Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2071 • May 12, 2026

Save Our Shrimpers Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8756 • May 12, 2026

CRUSADE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8387 • Apr. 20, 2026

Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1689 • Apr. 16, 2026

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months beginning August 3, 2025. (Eligible nationals of a TPS-designated country may obtain employment authorization, may not be detained on the basis of their immigration status, and are not subject to removal while they retain TPS.)

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 8341 • Apr. 16, 2026

DEPORT Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4638 • Mar. 19, 2026

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1958 • Mar. 18, 2026

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1422 • Mar. 17, 2026

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 72 • Feb. 11, 2026

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 1531 • Feb. 9, 2026

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7156 • Jan. 20, 2026

SCAM Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2683 • Jan. 12, 2026

Remote Access Security Act

This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person through a network connection, including the internet or a cloud computing service, from a location other than where the item is physically located; or…

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 6500 • Jan. 12, 2026

AGOA Extension Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The bill also extends through December 31, 2031, customs user fees and merchandise processing fees.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 6504 • Jan. 12, 2026

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 2641 • Jan. 8, 2026

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6876 • Dec. 18, 2025

Protecting Children from Foreign Mutilation Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 176 • Dec. 2, 2025

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4423 • Dec. 1, 2025

No New Burma Funds Act

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to advocate and vote for a continued pause on IBRD disbursements and new financing commitments to Burma unless the Department of the Treasury determines this is not in the national interest.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4070 • Nov. 20, 2025

Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a border threat assessment and strategic plan regarding Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations. (Tren de Aragua is a gang that originated in Venezuela.)

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6225 • Nov. 20, 2025

PAUSE Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5789 • Oct. 17, 2025

Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5722 • Oct. 8, 2025

Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3486 • Sept. 11, 2025

Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

Stop Illegal Reentry Act This bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4216 • Sept. 2, 2025

Made-in-America Defense Act

FMS-Only List Review Act This bill requires the Department of State to conduct an annual review to identify defense articles and services eligible to be sold only through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) (i.e., U.S. government to foreign government sales) that should also be eligible to be sold through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) (i.e., U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 747 • Sept. 2, 2025

Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025

This bill subjects certain Chinese entities and government officials to potential sanctions related to opioid trafficking and requires the President to conduct certain preliminary analyses before regulating economic transactions in the event of a national emergency related to international drug trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5005 • Aug. 19, 2025

Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 275 • June 27, 2025

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024 [ sic ] This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report every month on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who attempt to unlawfully enter the United States and who potentially pose a national security risk.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 875 • June 27, 2025

Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4092 • June 24, 2025

Protect RAIL Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2056 • June 12, 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025

District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities, except for certain instances involving witnesses and victims of crime.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3781 • June 5, 2025

Visa Overstays Penalties Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3725 • June 4, 2025

Preventing the Abuse of Immigration Parole Act

This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to parole individuals into the United States. Currently, DHS is allowed to parole non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) temporarily into the United States on public benefit or urgent humanitarian grounds.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1263 • May 19, 2025

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1503 • May 7, 2025

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to deny or revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 3237 • May 7, 2025

No Student Visas for Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3242 • May 7, 2025

Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 36 • May 5, 2025

MEGOBARI Act

Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act or the MEGOBARI Act This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain foreign persons, including Georgian government officials, who are undermining Georgia's security or stability.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 3064 • Apr. 29, 2025

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2754 • Apr. 9, 2025

Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025

This bill places restrictions on the purchase of certain property by a foreign person (e.g., an individual or entity) who is owned or controlled by, is acting for or on behalf of, or receives subsidies from Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2705 • Apr. 8, 2025

Nuclear Family Priority Act

This bill imposes limits on various types of family-sponsored immigration visas. The non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) parents of U.S. citizens shall not qualify for visas for immediate relatives, which are not subject to any direct numerical limits.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2708 • Apr. 8, 2025

Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2606 • Apr. 2, 2025

Stop Importing Terrorism Act

This bill tightens U.S. admission restrictions on a spouse or child of certain individuals barred from the United States due to terrorist activity and makes deportable certain previously admitted individuals.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2490 • Mar. 31, 2025

No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2454 • Mar. 27, 2025

No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2374 • Mar. 26, 2025

American Students First Act

This bill bars federal financial assistance from going to state public institutions of higher education if the institution offers certain benefits to non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are not lawfully present in the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2315 • Mar. 25, 2025

Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025

This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2337 • Mar. 25, 2025

PARENT Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2273 • Mar. 21, 2025

UPRISERS Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 495 • Mar. 10, 2025

Subterranean Border Defense Act

This bill requires recurring annual reporting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the implementation of a strategic plan to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. Currently, CBP is only required to report once no later than one year after the plan's development.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 993 • Mar. 10, 2025

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1928 • Mar. 6, 2025

Sanctuary City Accountability Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1953 • Mar. 6, 2025

Deportation Compliance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1837 • Mar. 4, 2025

Timely Departure Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1680 • Feb. 27, 2025

UPLIFT Act

Unhandcuffing Police to Locate and Interdict Foreign Transgressors Act or the UPLIFT Act This bill requires additional cooperation from state and local governments in federal immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1488 • Feb. 21, 2025

To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1498 • Feb. 21, 2025

DEFUND Act of 2025

Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 or the DEFUND Act of 2025 This bill directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.) and all formally affiliated bodies. It also ends U.S. participation in all U.N. conventions and agreements. Funds may be appropriated to facilitate U.S. withdrawal from the U.N.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1312 • Feb. 13, 2025

No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2025

This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security may designate political offenses committed outside of the United States that shall not be considered a crime for this purpose.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1238 • Feb. 12, 2025

Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1241 • Feb. 12, 2025

SAFE for America Act of 2025

Security And Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2025 or SAFE for America Act of 2025 This bill eliminates the diversity visa program. This program provides up to 55,000 visas annually to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1220 • Feb. 11, 2025

FIRM Act of 2025

Fee Increases for Reckless Mismanagement Act of 2025 or FIRM Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of State to increase the fee for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants (i.e., those who are visiting temporarily for business or pleasure) who are nationals of certain countries.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 692 • Feb. 10, 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1123 • Feb. 7, 2025

To abolish the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1050 • Feb. 6, 2025

Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act

This bill makes non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable. The bill also establishes procedures to designate groups with criminal gang status.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 992 • Feb. 5, 2025

PATROL Act

Preventing Aliens Through Rivers or Land Act or the PATROL Act This bill prohibits the Department of Justice (DOJ) from bringing certain civil actions against a state for building a physical structure impacting navigable waters along the U.S. border for security purposes.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 871 • Jan. 31, 2025

RULES Act

Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act or RULES Act This bill requires non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) applying for asylum to arrive and apply at a U.S. port of entry. Applicants are prohibited from being paroled into the U.S. pending approval of such application. Further, individuals apprehended in the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 885 • Jan. 31, 2025

Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act

This bill directs the Department of State to designate four specified drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require U.S. financial institutions to block transactions involving the organization.)

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 902 • Jan. 31, 2025

RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act

Retiring the Egregious Confusion Over the Genuine Name of Israel’s Zone of Influence by Necessitating Government-use of Judea and Samaria Act or the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to prepare or promulgate certain materials (including any policy, guidance, regulation, executive order, or other work products)…

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 746 • Jan. 28, 2025

America First Act

This bill limits the eligibility of certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) for various federal benefits and grants, makes permanent the child tax credit increase, and requires individuals to provide evidence of satisfactory immigration status prior to receiving specified benefits.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 749 • Jan. 28, 2025

Stop Illegal Reentry Act

This bill increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally reenter the United States after removal or exclusion.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 756 • Jan. 28, 2025

287(g) Program Protection Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow qualified state and local law enforcement agencies to perform certain immigration enforcement activities if the agency requests such authority. DHS may refuse to grant the request only if there is a compelling reason.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 22, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 569 • Jan. 21, 2025

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 578 • Jan. 21, 2025

Sarah’s Law

Sarah's Law This bill requires the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of a crime that resulted…

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 594 • Jan. 21, 2025

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 30 • Jan. 16, 2025

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 551 • Jan. 16, 2025

Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) from the United States while such an individual's application for admission is pending.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 251 • Jan. 9, 2025

Legal Workforce Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after and to replace the E-Verify system, which allows employers and recruiters to verify the immigration status of individuals.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 273 • Jan. 9, 2025

REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025

Return Excessive Migrants and Asylees to International Neighbors in Mexico Act of 2025 or the REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols as outlined in the January 25, 2019, memo titled Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols .

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 318 • Jan. 9, 2025

Border Safety and Security Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to suspend the entry of any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) without valid entry documents during any period when DHS cannot detain such an individual or return the individual to a foreign country contiguous to the United States. A state may sue DHS to enforce this requirement.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 218 • Jan. 7, 2025

State Immigration Enforcement Act

This bill authorizes state and local governments to enact and enforce laws that penalize conduct prohibited under federal immigration law. Such state and local laws may only impose civil and criminal penalties that do not exceed the penalties imposed by federal law.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 163 • Jan. 3, 2025

Finish the Wall Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities related to the construction of a barrier system along the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other border-related issues. DHS must resume all such construction activities that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 174 • Jan. 3, 2025

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

This bill adds additional criminal offences to the grounds upon which a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) may be barred from admission into the United States or deported.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 190 • Jan. 3, 2025

SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025

Sending Evading Non-Documented Threats Home Especially Migrants Biden Accepted Carelessly and Knowingly Act of 2025 or the SEND THEM BACK Act of 2025 This bill subjects non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally entered the United States on or after January 20, 2021, to expedited removal (i.e., removal without further hearing or review).

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 47 • Jan. 3, 2025

VOICE Restoration Act

Victims Of Immigration Crime Engagement Restoration Act or the VOICE Restoration Act This bill establishes the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The office shall provide assistance to victims of crimes committed by non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 54 • Jan. 3, 2025

WHO Withdrawal Act

This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO. The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 57 • Jan. 3, 2025

Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025

This bill changes the treatment of certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) without lawful immigration status, including by prohibiting the release of asylum seekers into the United States while their cases are pending.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 58 • Jan. 3, 2025

Voter Integrity Protection Act

This bill imposes additional immigration-related penalties for non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who vote in an election for federal office. It shall be an aggravated felony for a non-U.S. national who is unlawfully present to violate an existing prohibition against a non-U.S. national voting in a federal election.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4864 • Dec. 18, 2024

End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023

This bill limits birthright citizenship to certain individuals, whereas currently, nearly all individuals born in the United States are U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals at birth. Under this bill, an individual born in the United States shall receive U.S. citizenship and U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2794 • Dec. 17, 2024

Border Reinforcement Act of 2023

This bill requires certain actions related to border security and addresses related issues. For example, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume all activities related to constructing a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border that were underway or planned prior to January 20, 2021; requires U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9668 • Dec. 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act

Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a working group to assess and improve efforts to address security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8368 • Nov. 20, 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.J.Res. 224 • Nov. 20, 2024

Relating to the disapproval of the Presidential report with respect to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 10083 • Nov. 1, 2024

No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3334 • Sept. 25, 2024

STOP CCP Act

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1)…

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9731 • Sept. 25, 2024

Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9757 • Sept. 23, 2024

No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5717 • Sept. 20, 2024

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5179 • Sept. 18, 2024

Anti-BDS Labeling Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7909 • Sept. 18, 2024

Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act

This bill establishes certain criminal grounds for making non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) inadmissible and expands the crimes for which a non-U.S. national is deportable. First, the bill establishes that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9657 • Sept. 18, 2024

Detain and Deport Gang Members Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1425 • Sept. 11, 2024

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9456 • Sept. 11, 2024

Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024

This bill makes changes to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), including by requiring CFIUS to determine whether a national security review is necessary for reportable agricultural land transactions that are referred by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1103 • Sept. 10, 2024

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether to allow the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) to continue to operate in the United States. (The HKETOs are the official representative offices for Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city that was established as a British colony in 1841.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1157 • Sept. 9, 2024

Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023

This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic…

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 9503 • Sept. 9, 2024

Protecting Taxpayer Dollars from Taliban Theft Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 9163 • July 25, 2024

Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 2789 • June 25, 2024

American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act

This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking, conduct a…

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 8803 • June 21, 2024

Illegal Labor Accountability Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 8804 • June 21, 2024

Family Reunification Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 138 • June 12, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This act addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of a federal law concerning U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 8282 • June 4, 2024

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

This bill imposes sanctions against foreign persons (individuals and entities) who assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting certain individuals. The bill categorizes as protected persons (1) any U.S. individual, U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 8369 • May 16, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 7343 • May 15, 2024

Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to take custody of any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who meets certain inadmissibility criteria and is arrested for, is charged with, is convicted of, or admits to assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 529 • Apr. 30, 2024

Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

This bill extends the customs waters territory of the United States. Under current law, customs waters means waters within four leagues of the coast of the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 8038 • Apr. 20, 2024

21st Century Peace through Strength Act

Highlights: This bill establishes law on various foreign policy matters. For example, the bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals and entities) associated with transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl; authorizes the President to seize and transfer certain Russian sovereign…

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 4691 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5947 • Apr. 17, 2024

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to…

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6046 • Apr. 17, 2024

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

This bill requires the Department of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6323 • Apr. 17, 2024

Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023

This bill modifies the authority of the President to waive restrictions on certain U.S. accounts of foreign financial institutions that have facilitated significant financial transactions on behalf of the Central Bank of Iran, certain Iranian financial institutions, or certain Iranian nationals.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3033 • Apr. 16, 2024

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4681 • Apr. 16, 2024

Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to engage in activities or transactions to contribute to the illicit production and proliferation of captagon. Captagon is a marketing name for amphetamine-type stimulants.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5826 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

This bill allows the President to deny a representative of the United Nations diplomatic entry to the United States if the individual is sanctioned under specified Executive Orders related to terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5917 • Apr. 16, 2024

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6015 • Apr. 16, 2024

Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that transactions exempted from sanctions on Iran for humanitarian purposes do not facilitate (1) the purchase of goods or services involving a person designated for imposition of sanctions, (2) support for acts of international terrorism, or (3) the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6245 • Apr. 16, 2024

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders. The bill also requires U.S. financial institutions to close reported accounts and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign financial institutions.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6603 • Apr. 16, 2024

No Technology for Terror Act

This bill requires the United States to regulate the export of certain foreign-produced items related to Iran. Such foreign-produced items to be controlled are items that are (1) direct products of or produced in a plant that is a direct product of U.S.-origin technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations and specified in a covered Export…

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5921 • Apr. 15, 2024

No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023

This bill prohibits certain actions related to exports, imports, and financing with respect to Iran. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the importation from or exportation to Iran of goods, services, or technology.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5923 • Apr. 15, 2024

Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to periodically determine whether any Chinese financial institution has engaged in the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. U.S. financial institutions shall not open or maintain certain accounts with such Chinese financial institutions.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7322 • Apr. 2, 2024

SUE for Immigration Enforcement Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4723 • Mar. 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

This bill imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are involved in certain actions that threaten the peace, stability, or democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 7511 • Mar. 7, 2024

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2766 • Feb. 15, 2024

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

This bill addresses human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill authorizes the establishment of a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues position within the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 533 • Feb. 15, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This bill addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 5375 • Feb. 15, 2024

Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 3202 • Feb. 14, 2024

Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal officials or employees from taking any action to recognize a Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad. The bill also expands existing sanctions related to the Syrian conflict to cover additional activities and persons (individuals and entities).

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6976 • Feb. 1, 2024

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

This bill makes driving while intoxicated or impaired a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6678 • Jan. 31, 2024

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

This bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6679 • Jan. 31, 2024

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 5862 • Jan. 17, 2024

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.

This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consolidate, modify, or reorganize customs revenue functions. For example, this bill authorizes CBP to add functions to existing positions that perform these revenue functions. CBP may also establish new job series and grades for personnel that perform these functions.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 839 • Jan. 12, 2024

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 6619 • Dec. 11, 2023

Preventing Aliens Through Rivers Or Land Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6612 • Dec. 6, 2023

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6645 • Dec. 6, 2023

DEFUND Act of 2023

Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2023 or the DEFUND Act of 2023 This bill directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.) and all affiliated bodies. It also ends U.S. participation in all U.N. conventions and agreements. Funds may be appropriated to facilitate U.S. withdrawal from the U.N.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5283 • Nov. 30, 2023

Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the federal government from using certain federally administered lands to provide housing to any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have not been admitted into the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 5961 • Nov. 30, 2023

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act

This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign financial institutions and international financial institutions that process, participate in, or facilitate a transaction involving certain Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden administration permitted to be transferred from…

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6325 • Nov. 9, 2023

Stop Stealing Like There’s No Tomorrow Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6289 • Nov. 8, 2023

Stop Climate Hysteria in Diplomacy Act

This bill rescinds Executive Order 14027, which established the Climate Change Support Office in the Department of State.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3774 • Nov. 3, 2023

SHIP Act

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act or the SHIP Act This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions against foreign persons that knowingly transport, process, refine, or otherwise deal in petroleum and petroleum products (including petrochemicals) originating in Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 340 • Nov. 1, 2023

Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, the Lion's Den, and any affiliate or successor groups.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 6118 • Oct. 30, 2023

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6074 • Oct. 26, 2023

State Border Defense Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6096 • Oct. 26, 2023

Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5959 • Oct. 25, 2023

GAZA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 5841 • Sept. 29, 2023

Homeland Heroes Pay Act

This bill provides continuing appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and agents during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2024.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 4665 • Sept. 28, 2023

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 5791 • Sept. 28, 2023

Define the Mission Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 3152 • Sept. 12, 2023

Fight CRIME Act

Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act or the Fight CRIME Act This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Iran's missile program. The President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., foreign individuals, entities, and states) that are knowingly involved with Iran or Iran-aligned entities in certain…

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 589 • Sept. 12, 2023

MAHSA Act

Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 4726 • July 21, 2023

To terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes.

This bill nullifies requirements for a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of receiving certain immigration benefits (e.g., receiving a visa or obtaining lawful permanent resident status).

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 3941 • July 19, 2023

Schools Not Shelters Act

This bill prohibits using the facilities of certain schools that receive federal financial assistance to provide shelter or housing for any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who has not been admitted for lawful entry.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 4751 • July 19, 2023

No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act

No Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act or the No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for any activity of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 813 • July 17, 2023

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 3099 • June 13, 2023

Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.) The Special Envoy shall serve as the primary advisor to the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

H.R. 3685 • May 25, 2023

United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2023

This bill prohibits giving assistance, such as various types of economic support or military training, to countries that shared U.S. positions on less than 50% of the recorded votes in the most recent United Nations session.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 2494 • May 17, 2023

POLICE Act of 2023

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Aye

Aligned

H.R. 2 • May 11, 2023

Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill makes various changes to immigration law, including by imposing limits on asylum eligibility and requiring employers to use an electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. DIVISION A--BORDER SECURITY This division requires certain actions related to border security. (Sec.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • Apr. 28, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1149 • Apr. 19, 2023

Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act

This bill requires the Department of State to address the use of untrusted telecommunications equipment (and services). For the purposes of this bill, untrusted telecommunications equipment are those deemed by the Federal Communications Commission to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.R. 1151 • Apr. 17, 2023

USA Act

Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 2511 • Apr. 6, 2023

Defund China’s Allies Act

Defund China's Allies Act This bill prohibits providing U.S. foreign assistance, including humanitarian assistance and security assistance, to certain countries that do not have full diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1107 • Mar. 27, 2023

PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act

This bill requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing country by international organizations. (Generally, international organizations provide developing countries certain rights and beneficial treatment.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1154 • Mar. 27, 2023

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

This bill imposes sanctions on persons (individuals and entities) involved in forced organ trafficking and authorizes the Department of State to revoke the passports of individuals convicted of certain crimes related to organ trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 406 • Mar. 23, 2023

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act

or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Voted Nay

Aligned

H.R. 1093 • Mar. 22, 2023

To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on State Department efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1159 • Mar. 22, 2023

To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.

This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 1564 • Mar. 10, 2023

Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act

This bill directs the Department of State to designate four specified drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require financial institutions to block transactions involving the organization.)

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1394 • Mar. 7, 2023

American SAFER Act of 2023

American Safety And Fairness through Expedited Removal Act of 2023 or the American SAFER Act of 202 3 This bill expands the classes of non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are subject to expedited removal (i.e., removal from the United States without further hearing or review).

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1100 • Feb. 17, 2023

SAFE for America Act of 2023

Security And Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2023 or the SAFE for America Act of 2023 This bill eliminates the diversity immigrant program, which makes immigrant visas available to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 1102 • Feb. 17, 2023

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

AFF

Opposed

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 1025 • Feb. 14, 2023

Defund the Wuhan Institute of Virology Act

This bill prohibits making federal funds available to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on federal funds that were provided directly or indirectly to the institute, the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, or affiliates of these entities over the past 15 years.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 921 • Feb. 9, 2023

No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2023

This bill bars an individual who has been convicted of a crime from receiving asylum, with limited exceptions. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security may designate political offenses committed outside of the United States that shall not be considered a crime for this purpose.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 932 • Feb. 9, 2023

To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 29 • Feb. 8, 2023

Border Safety and Security Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to suspend the entry of any non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) without valid entry documents during any period when DHS cannot detain such an individual or return the individual to a foreign country contiguous to the United States. A state may sue DHS to enforce this requirement.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 343 • Jan. 12, 2023

No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

This bill prohibits the United States from providing any assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 344 • Jan. 12, 2023

Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act

Securing America's Land from Foreign Interference Act This bill requires the President to take actions as necessary to prohibit members of the Chinese Communist Party (and entities owned, controlled, or influenced by the party) from purchasing real estate located in the United States.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 146 • Jan. 9, 2023

Old Glory Only Act

This bill prohibits the flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 79 • Jan. 9, 2023

WHO Withdrawal Act

This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO. The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.

AFF

Supported

Josh Brecheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

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