Magnificent news! Kansas Democrats haven’t come up with an opponent so this race will be decided at the primary on Aug 3. Tiahrt has tirelessly toiled in the vinyards and, in the Senate, he’ll be one we can count on. Fellow Kansans: time to get busy! Non-Kansans: time to get out the checkbook!
Tiarht on
Illegal Immigration:
Immigration Congress must take real and serious steps to stop illegal immigration. The U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement agency estimates that around 500,000 illegal immigrants successfully enter the U.S. each year. This must come to an end. Our nation can not allow the status quo to continue. Our sovereignty as a nation is at stake.
In January 2010, Rep. Tiahrt along with Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-CA) introduced the Fairness for American Students Act that would close a loophole in current law that several states have used to provide lower-cost college tuition to illegal immigrants compared to tuition rates U.S. citizens from neighboring states have to pay. Kansas and Nebraska are two of the states that currently offer in-state tuition to illegal immigrants.
The organizations NumbersUSA and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) are both supporting the legislation and are pledging to help it move through Congress. The bill is co-sponsored by Duncan D. Hunter (R-Calif.) and Rodney Alexander (R-La.).
The landmark 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act prohibited illegal immigrants from receiving in-state college tuition, but nine states so far have used a loophole allowing them to disregard congressional intent. The Tiahrt/Bilbray bill was written to effectively close the loophole and provide legal standing to U.S. citizens to file civil action against states that violate the law.
Opposed to Amnesty: Tiahrt strongly opposes amnesty. Amnesty will only reward illegal immigrants and encourage others to illegally enter the United States. Being respectful of the rule of law is a critical aspect of being a US citizen. Our nation must not provide access to citizenship to those who broke our laws.
Opposed to the DREAM Act: Tiahrt strongly opposes the DREAM Act, that would allow provide an amnesty for younger illegal immigrants and gain in-state tuition at US higher education. This will only encourage additional illegal immigration.
Support for Border Security and E-Verify: Securing our borders and employment verification must be the top priority. Undocumented entry and working illegal in this nation are simply unacceptable.
- Tiahrt supports strong border security, including extensive physical border fence.
- Tiahrt supports National Guard troops on the US-Mexico border.
- Tiahrt supports The SAVE ACT introduced by Rep. Heath Shuler, with focus on stronger border security, mandatory nationwide use of E-Verify, and stronger interior enforcement.
Co-sponsorship of Relevant legislation
- End Chain Migration, Rep. Phil Gingrey; H.R. 878 – Eliminates the extended family visa categories thus ending “chain migration.” Chain migration is the process where seemingly endless “chains” of foreign nationals are allowed to immigrate to the United States.
- End Visa Lottery, Rep. Bob Goodlatte; H.R. 2305 – This would shut down the Visa Lottery, which issues 50,000 green cards per year without any regard to their humanitarian needs, what they might offer the country or their having any family connections here.
- End Birthright Citizenship, Rep. Nathan Deal; H.R. 1868 – This bill provides a person born in the United States, in order to gain citizenship, must have at least one parent who is: a U.S. citizen or national; a lawful permanent resident alien whose residence is in the United States; or an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Local Enforcement of immigration, Rep. Marsha Blackburn; H.R. 2406 – The Clear Act’s key goal is "helping local law enforcement detect, arrest and detain illegal aliens in their communities." Authorizes the Federal government to reimburse states and localities for up to $400 million per year for the costs of incarcerating illegal aliens.
- Make English the Official Language of the United States; Rep. Steve King; H.R. 997
It just doesn't get better than that!