2021: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit Immigration Bans On The Basis Of
Religion. In April 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the National
Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act of 2021 which
would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "explicitly prohibit
discrimination based on religion with regard to individuals seeking
immigrant visas, nonimmigrant visas or other entry into the United
States." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of
218-208. The Senate did not take substantive action on the bill. [House
Vote 127, 4/21/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
4/21/21; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
1333]
Democrats Previously Filed Legislation In The 116th Congress That
Addressed Immigration Bans After President Trump Imposed A Muslim
Ban. According to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill is similar to
legislation introduced in the 116th Congress put forth in response
to President Donald Trump's travel ban against Muslim-majority
countries. Although much of the debate on the measure centered on
Trump's immigration policies, several Democrats argued that
reintroducing the measure now that he's no longer in office was
evidence that the measure is nonpartisan." [Congressional
Quarterly,
4/14/21]
After Donald Trump's Previous Travel Bans Targeting
Muslim-Majority Countries, H.R. 1333 Would Limit Future Presidents'
Power From Prohibiting Foreigner Entry Into The U.S. On The Basis Of
Their Religion. According to Congressional Quarterly, "in response
to former President Donald Trump's travel ban against some
Muslim-majority nations, the bill would restrict future presidents
from barring entry of foreign citizens into the U.S. based on their
religion." [Congressional Quarterly,
4/21/21]
The Bill Would Limit Executive Powers To Issue Future Immigration
Bans Like The Muslim Ban Former President Trump Issued. According
to The Hill, "The House passed legislation on Wednesday that would
limit executive authority to issue future travel bans like the one
imposed by former President Trump against several Muslim-majority
countries." [The Hill,
4/21/21]
Republicans Argued The Bill Would Undermine Executive Powers And
Instead Called For Action Against The Migrant Surge On The Southern
Border. According to The Hill, "Republicans warned that the
legislation would unnecessarily undermine executive authority and
called for action to address the current surge of migrants at the
U.S.-Mexico border instead." [The Hill,
4/21/21]
The Bill Would Have Required The Homeland Security And State
Departments To Notify And Brief Congress If The President Issues A
Temporary Immigration Restriction And To Report Every 30 Days If The
Restriction Remains Active. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"require the State and Homeland Security departments to notify
Congress prior to the issuance of any such restriction and provide
information regarding its justification and planned duration; brief
Congress within 48 hours of its issuance; and report Congress every
30 days during the restriction on its continued justification and
how visa applicants are impacted. It would terminate the
restriction, absent intervening congressional action, if the
briefing or reports are not provided." [Congressional Quarterly,
4/21/21]
The Bill Would Require The State And Homeland Security Departments
To Consult With Congress And Provide Specific Justification For The
Immigration Restrictions And Propose A Time Duration Before Issuing
The Restriction. According to The Hill, "The State Department and
Department of Homeland Security would have to consult with Congress
and provide specific evidence justifying the immigration restriction
and its proposed duration before imposing it." [The Hill,
4/21/21]
The Bill Would Have Allowed Individuals In The U.S. Who May Be
Unlawfully Harmed By An Immigration Restriction To Sue In Federal
Court. According to Congressional Quarterly, "allow individuals
present in the United States who are harmed by entry restrictions in
violation of the bill's provisions to seek declaratory or
injunctive relief through a U.S. district court." [Congressional
Quarterly, 4/21/21]
The Bill Would Have Required A Report On Former President Trump's
Immigration Restrictions. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"require the State and Homeland Security departments to submit a
report to Congress describing the implementation of proclamations by
former President Donald Trump that restricted the entry of
individuals from certain countries, including the number of refugees
admitted and the number of visa applicants admitted or rejected,
disaggregated by country and visa category." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 218-208. [House
Vote 127, 4/21/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
4/21/21; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
1333]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The National Origin-Based
Antidiscrimination For Nonimmigrants Act. In April 2021, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the "Wenstrup, R-Ohio.,
motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee." The vote
was on a motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote
208-216. [House Vote 126,
4/21/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/21/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1333]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The National Origin-Based
Antidiscrimination For Nonimmigrants Act. In April 2021, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the
rule (H Res 330) that would provide for House floor consideration of the
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act
(HR 1333) [...] The rule would provide up to one hour of general
debate on each bill." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The
House adopted the rule by a vote 214-207. [House Vote 124,
4/20/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/20/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1333;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
330]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The National Origin-Based
Antidiscrimination For Nonimmigrants Act. In April 2021, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order
the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment)
on the rule (H Res 330) that would provide for House floor consideration
of the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO
BAN) Act (HR 1333) [...] The rule would provide up to one hour of
general debate on each bill." The vote was on a motion to order the
previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote 216-206.
[House Vote 123,
4/20/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/20/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1333;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
330]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted To Limit The President's Power To Restrict
Immigration To Only Temporary Restrictions Subject To Public Safety Or
International Stability. In April 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the
National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act of 2021
which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "limit the
president's ability to restrict entry of a class of foreign nationals,
including to require that such restrictions be temporary, narrowly
tailored and subject to a State Department determination that they are
in the interest of U.S. public safety or international stability." The
vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 218-208. The
Senate did not take substantive action on the bill. [House Vote 127,
4/21/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/21/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1333]