Congressman Mike Simpson is an original cosponsor of H. Con. Res. 83, supporting state and local governments for taking action to discourage illegal immigration. 

“This resolution simply states that the federal government should support state and local government for taking action against illegal immigration and recognizes their efforts,” Simpson said.   

The Federal Government has failed to take adequate measures to curb illegal immigration, placing a substantial burden on State and local government agencies to address illegal immigration.

Many State and local government agencies have worked to discourage illegal immigration and help enforce our Nation's immigration laws. This action has not come without cost and the federal government must take notice.

H. Con. Res. 83 states the sense of Congress is the following:

(1) State and local government agencies should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration;

(2) current laws governing enforcement of our Nation's immigration laws should be enforced to the highest extent of the law; and

(3) enhanced border security and enforcement legislation should be passed quickly in order to ease the burden on State and local government agencies.

“Our country is vast and it is going to take all levels of government working together to protect our borders,” Simpson said.  “I applaud all the states and communities who are committed to solving this problem as a team, because it will take all the players to complete this enormous task.”