mrs SHOBA SIVAPRASAD WADHIA

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the first quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation and plans to improve the quality of DHS and SSA databases. In addition, 1. The National Immigration Forum made specific lobbying contacts on all aspects of the following bills: a. H.R. 4088/S. 2366/S. 2368. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act. This bill provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. b. H.R. 5515. New Employee Verification Act. This bill would create a mandatory electronic employment verification system (EEVS) that would require all 7 million employers in the U.S. to query a federal government database to check the work authorization status of newly-hired employees. 2. The National Immigration Forum also made contacts relating to immigration issues on the following matters: a. Amendments on S. Con. Res. 70, as amended, setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. Amendment #4350. To increase funding for the Department of Education's English Literacy-Civics Education State Grant program. Amendment #4222. To take $670,000 used by the EEOC in bringing actions against employers that require their employees to speak English, and instead use the money to teach English to adults through the Department of Education's English Literacy/Civics Education State Grant program. Amendment #4259. To establish a reserve fund for immigration reform and enforcement. Amendment #4231. To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for border security, immigration enforcement, and criminal alien removal programs. Amendment #4309. To create a reserve fund to ensure that Federal assistance does not go to sanctuary cities that ignore the immigration laws of the United States and create safe havens for illegal aliens and potential terrorists. Amendment #4208. To increase amounts budgeted for States and local governments for expenses related to immigration enforcement training and support under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, with an offset. Amendment #4373. To establish a reserve fund for studying the effect of cooperation with local law enforcement. b. H.R. 3887, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007. With respect to provisions that adversely affected local governments ability to deal appropriately with the victims of sex trafficking. c. H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, Amendments #29 and 30, prohibiting distribution of funds to students in violation of section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and prohibiting allocations of funds in violation of provisions relating to illegal employment of undocumented immigrants, respectively. d. H.R. 3337/S.2486, HIV, Nondiscrimination in Travel and Immigration Act of 2007 which would redefine the conditions under which non-citizens who are HIV-positive are inadmissible to the United States.

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the second quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation, plans to improve the quality of DHS and SSA databases, improvement in immigration detention standards, immigrant detainee medical conditions, visa reforms for family and employment based petition, and the repeal of H-2A regulations. In addition, 1. The National Immigration Forum made specific lobbying contacts on all aspects of the following bills: a. H.R. 4088/S.2366/S.2368. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act. This bill provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. These contacts included work on the motion to discharge the SAVE At from committee. b. H.R. 5515New Employee Verification Act. This bill would create a mandatory electronic employment verification system (EEVS) that would require all 7 million employers in the U.S. to query a federal government database to check the work authorization status of newly-hired employees. 2. The National Immigration Forum made contacts with respect to amendments during the mark-up of S 3181---Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009, relating to emergency relief for agricultural workers, visa reform, and reform of H2B visas. 3. The National Immigration Forum endorsed S. 3114, The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act.

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the first quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation and plans to improve the quality of DHS and SSA databases. In addition, 1. The National Immigration Forum made specific lobbying contacts on all aspects of the following bills: a. H.R. 4088/S. 2366/S. 2368. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act. This bill provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. b. H.R. 5515. New Employee Verification Act. This bill would create a mandatory electronic employment verification system (EEVS) that would require all 7 million employers in the U.S. to query a federal government database to check the work authorization status of newly-hired employees. 2. The National Immigration Forum also made contacts relating to immigration issues on the following matters: a. Amendments on S. Con. Res. 70, as amended, setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. Amendment #4350. To increase funding for the Department of Education's English Literacy-Civics Education State Grant program. Amendment #4222. To take $670,000 used by the EEOC in bringing actions against employers that require their employees to speak English, and instead use the money to teach English to adults through the Department of Education's English Literacy/Civics Education State Grant program. Amendment #4259. To establish a reserve fund for immigration reform and enforcement. Amendment #4231. To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for border security, immigration enforcement, and criminal alien removal programs. Amendment #4309. To create a reserve fund to ensure that Federal assistance does not go to sanctuary cities that ignore the immigration laws of the United States and create safe havens for illegal aliens and potential terrorists. Amendment #4208. To increase amounts budgeted for States and local governments for expenses related to immigration enforcement training and support under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, with an offset. Amendment #4373. To establish a reserve fund for studying the effect of cooperation with local law enforcement. b. H.R. 3887, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007. With respect to provisions that adversely affected local governments ability to deal appropriately with the victims of sex trafficking. c. H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, Amendments #29 and 30, prohibiting distribution of funds to students in violation of section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and prohibiting allocations of funds in violation of provisions relating to illegal employment of undocumented immigrants, respectively. d. H.R. 3337/S.2486, HIV, Nondiscrimination in Travel and Immigration Act of 2007 which would redefine the conditions under which non-citizens who are HIV-positive are inadmissible to the United States.

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the second quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation, plans to improve the quality of DHS and SSA databases, improvement in immigration detention standards, immigrant detainee medical conditions, visa reforms for family and employment based petition, and the repeal of H-2A regulations. In addition, 1. The National Immigration Forum made specific lobbying contacts on all aspects of the following bills: a. H.R. 4088/S.2366/S.2368. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act. This bill provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. These contacts included work on the motion to discharge the SAVE At from committee. b. H.R. 5515New Employee Verification Act. This bill would create a mandatory electronic employment verification system (EEVS) that would require all 7 million employers in the U.S. to query a federal government database to check the work authorization status of newly-hired employees. 2. The National Immigration Forum made contacts with respect to amendments during the mark-up of S 3181---Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009, relating to emergency relief for agricultural workers, visa reform, and reform of H2B visas. 3. The National Immigration Forum endorsed S. 3114, The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act.

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the first quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation and plans to improve the quality of DHS and SSA databases. In addition, 1. The National Immigration Forum made specific lobbying contacts on all aspects of the following bills: a. H.R. 4088/S. 2366/S. 2368. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act. This bill provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. b. H.R. 5515. New Employee Verification Act. This bill would create a mandatory electronic employment verification system (EEVS) that would require all 7 million employers in the U.S. to query a federal government database to check the work authorization status of newly-hired employees. 2. The National Immigration Forum also made contacts relating to immigration issues on the following matters: a. Amendments on S. Con. Res. 70, as amended, setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. Amendment #4350. To increase funding for the Department of Education's English Literacy-Civics Education State Grant program. Amendment #4222. To take $670,000 used by the EEOC in bringing actions against employers that require their employees to speak English, and instead use the money to teach English to adults through the Department of Education's English Literacy/Civics Education State Grant program. Amendment #4259. To establish a reserve fund for immigration reform and enforcement. Amendment #4231. To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for border security, immigration enforcement, and criminal alien removal programs. Amendment #4309. To create a reserve fund to ensure that Federal assistance does not go to sanctuary cities that ignore the immigration laws of the United States and create safe havens for illegal aliens and potential terrorists. Amendment #4208. To increase amounts budgeted for States and local governments for expenses related to immigration enforcement training and support under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, with an offset. Amendment #4373. To establish a reserve fund for studying the effect of cooperation with local law enforcement. b. H.R. 3887, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007. With respect to provisions that adversely affected local governments ability to deal appropriately with the victims of sex trafficking. c. H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, Amendments #29 and 30, prohibiting distribution of funds to students in violation of section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and prohibiting allocations of funds in violation of provisions relating to illegal employment of undocumented immigrants, respectively. d. H.R. 3337/S.2486, HIV, Nondiscrimination in Travel and Immigration Act of 2007 which would redefine the conditions under which non-citizens who are HIV-positive are inadmissible to the United States.

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the first quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation and plans to improve the quality of DHS and SSA databases. In addition, 1. The National Immigration Forum made specific lobbying contacts on all aspects of the following bills: a. H.R. 4088/S. 2366/S. 2368. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act. This bill provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. b. H.R. 5515. New Employee Verification Act. This bill would create a mandatory electronic employment verification system (EEVS) that would require all 7 million employers in the U.S. to query a federal government database to check the work authorization status of newly-hired employees. 2. The National Immigration Forum also made contacts relating to immigration issues on the following matters: a. Amendments on S. Con. Res. 70, as amended, setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. Amendment #4350. To increase funding for the Department of Education's English Literacy-Civics Education State Grant program. Amendment #4222. To take $670,000 used by the EEOC in bringing actions against employers that require their employees to speak English, and instead use the money to teach English to adults through the Department of Education's English Literacy/Civics Education State Grant program. Amendment #4259. To establish a reserve fund for immigration reform and enforcement. Amendment #4231. To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for border security, immigration enforcement, and criminal alien removal programs. Amendment #4309. To create a reserve fund to ensure that Federal assistance does not go to sanctuary cities that ignore the immigration laws of the United States and create safe havens for illegal aliens and potential terrorists. Amendment #4208. To increase amounts budgeted for States and local governments for expenses related to immigration enforcement training and support under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, with an offset. Amendment #4373. To establish a reserve fund for studying the effect of cooperation with local law enforcement. b. H.R. 3887, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007. With respect to provisions that adversely affected local governments ability to deal appropriately with the victims of sex trafficking. c. H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, Amendments #29 and 30, prohibiting distribution of funds to students in violation of section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and prohibiting allocations of funds in violation of provisions relating to illegal employment of undocumented immigrants, respectively. d. H.R. 3337/S.2486, HIV, Nondiscrimination in Travel and Immigration Act of 2007 which would redefine the conditions under which non-citizens who are HIV-positive are inadmissible to the United States.

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the second quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation, plans to improve the quality of DHS and SSA databases, improvement in immigration detention standards, immigrant detainee medical conditions, visa reforms for family and employment based petition, and the repeal of H-2A regulations. In addition, 1. The National Immigration Forum made specific lobbying contacts on all aspects of the following bills: a. H.R. 4088/S.2366/S.2368. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act. This bill provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. These contacts included work on the motion to discharge the SAVE At from committee. b. H.R. 5515New Employee Verification Act. This bill would create a mandatory electronic employment verification system (EEVS) that would require all 7 million employers in the U.S. to query a federal government database to check the work authorization status of newly-hired employees. 2. The National Immigration Forum made contacts with respect to amendments during the mark-up of S 3181---Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009, relating to emergency relief for agricultural workers, visa reform, and reform of H2B visas. 3. The National Immigration Forum endorsed S. 3114, The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act.

The National Immigration Forum promotes immigration policy that will foster comprehensive solutions to the U.S. immigration crisis. In addition to general education on immigration matters, during the second quarter of 2008, Forum staff participated in the promotion of several legislative proposals relating to emergency relief from removal of deportation, plans to improve the quality of DHS and SSA databases, improvement in immigration detention standards, immigrant detainee medical conditions, visa reforms for family and employment based petition, and the repeal of H-2A regulations. In addition, 1. The National Immigration Forum made specific lobbying contacts on all aspects of the following bills: a. H.R. 4088/S.2366/S.2368. Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act. This bill provides for expanded border and interior enforcement of immigration laws and requires mandatory use of electronic employment verification system. These contacts included work on the motion to discharge the SAVE At from committee. b. H.R. 5515New Employee Verification Act. This bill would create a mandatory electronic employment verification system (EEVS) that would require all 7 million employers in the U.S. to query a federal government database to check the work authorization status of newly-hired employees. 2. The National Immigration Forum made contacts with respect to amendments during the mark-up of S 3181---Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2009, relating to emergency relief for agricultural workers, visa reform, and reform of H2B visas. 3. The National Immigration Forum endorsed S. 3114, The Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act.

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

January 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 • The Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act (STRIVE Act) (H.R. 1645). Among other things, the bill tightens borer security and interior enforcement, establishes an employment verification system, provides a new worker program for the future flow of immigrant workers, overhauls the family immigration system to reduce backlogs, contains an earned legalization program for the undocumented living in the U.S., and facilitates the integration of immigrants. • The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348). Among other things, this bill provides more resources for border, interior, and worksite enforcement; establishes a temporary worker program; reorganizes the immigration system by eliminating many of the family-based and employer-based immigration categories and replace them with a point system; includes a program to legalize undocumented immigrants; includes the DREAM Act to legalize undocumented immigrant students; includes AgJOBS to legalize undocumented farmworkers; establishes an Office of Citizenship and Integration; and includes a number of other provisions. The bill was re-introduced as S. 1639 on June 18, 2007. • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 774). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275). Among other things, would make certain undocumented students eligible for permanent resident status upon high school graduation; and after completing at least two years of higher education or serving for at least two years in the U.S. military. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (S. 237). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 (H.R.371). Among other things, provides a path towards eventual legalization for certain undocumented agricultural workers. • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3093). Appropriates money for the Departments of Justice, Science, and other agencies for FY2008. • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3074). Appropriates money for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and other agencies for FY2008. • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (H.R. 3043). Appropriates money for the Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, and other agencies for FY2008. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, (S. 1644 and H.R. 2638). Appropriates money for the Department of Homeland Security for FY2008. • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, (H.R. 1585). Organizes and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction initiatives, and the Department of Energy’s national security efforts. • Higher Education Access Act of 2007, (H.R. 2669). Makes changes to loan and grant programs for higher education. • Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, (H.R. 1). To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. National Immigration Forum

visas, and provides for a temporary workers program with protections for American workers. It also provides more resources for enforcement, and it contains a number of due-process related provisions of concern. • Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act, H.R. 4437. Among other things, it would make "unlawful presence" an "aggravated felony," making criminals out of millions of undocumented immigrant workers and family members. If convicted of this charge, an undocumented immigrant would be permanently barred from the U.S. The bill broadens the definition of "smuggling" so that anyone aiding undocumented immigrants could be fined, imprisoned, or have property confiscated. It gives the Department of Homeland Security much greater powers to deny citizenship to immigrants, and shields those decisions from court review. • Secure Fence Act, H.R. 6061. Authorizes 700 miles of fence on the U.S./Mexico border and requires DHS to achieve “operational control” of the rest of the U.S./Mexico border through a “virtual fence.” • Community Protection Act of 2006, H.R. 6094. Among other things, reverses two Supreme Court decisions and codifies indefinite detention; expands expedited removal to certain non-citizens anywhere in the U.S.; and gives the Attorney General the ability to designate any group as a “gang,” and then punish an individual for belonging to that group, regardless of whether the individual committed a crime. • Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006, H.R. 6095. Among other things, gives state and local police the authority to enforce civil immigration laws and shields the government from accountability for the misdeeds or misapplication of the law by government agents. • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007, H.R. 5441, Public Law No: 109-295. Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2007. • Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006, S. 2611. Among other things, provides approximately 10 million undocumented immigrants with permanent residence within 6 to 8 years. It increases family and employment-based immigrant