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  • Gingrey introduces legislation to end “Chain Migration”
    Feb 19, 2009  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey has introduced H.R. 878, the Nuclear Family Priority Act.  This legislation closes the “chain migration” loophole whereby the extended families of legal immigrants are obtaining visas to come to America. So-called “chain migration” gives visa priority to the cousins, ad... More
  • Gingrey applauds clemency for Border Agents
    Jan 19, 2009  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey today praised President Bush’s decision to commute the sentences of imprisoned Border Patrol Agents, Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. They were convicted for wounding a Mexican drug smuggler attempting to enter the U.S. with nearly 750 pound of marijuana. Congressman Gin... More
  • Rep. Gingrey Honored with an “A in English” Award
    May 8, 2008  - Rep. Gingrey was recognized at the U.S. Capitol this morning by U.S. English, Inc. for his dedication to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the United States. Rep. Gingrey was one of a select number of House members honored with an “A in English” award based on his votes and co-... More
  • House passes Gingrey amendment to prevent Social Security for illegal immigrants
    Jul 19, 2007  - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed an amendment offered by U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-GA) to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill that fixes a loophole in the Social Security totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico. Our totalizatio... More
  • Gingrey on Senate Immigration bill: “It simply does not pass the test”
    Jun 27, 2007  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey today made the following remarks regarding a resolution opposing the Senate immigration bill that was overwhelmingly adopted by the House Republican Conference this week: “As the Senate continues debating their misguided immigration bill, House Republicans have made i... More
  • Gingrey letter to CDC, Homeland urges action on health risks of illegal immigration
    Jun 26, 2007  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey, M.D. today sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Julie Gerberding.  The letter detailed how highly infectious diseases are crossing our borders with ille... More
  • The ugly side of the Senate s immigration bill
    May 25, 2007  - No one denies the urgent need to reform our immigration system. In fact, I have never met a single person in favor of maintaining the status quo. Our borders and ports of entry are hemorrhaging with legal and illegal immigrants, and we have developed an unfair system that condones lawlessness. Wher... More
  • Gingrey ranked #2 in Congress for support of border security, immigration reform
    May 22, 2007  - Americans for Better Immigration Reform awarded U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey its highest award for his support of immigration reform legislation to secure our borders and uphold the rule of law. Gingrey received an A+ for his efforts, the highest score in the Georgia delegation and the second highe... More
  • Gingrey statement on Senate immigration compromise
    May 17, 2007  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey today made the following statement regarding the preliminary details of the Senate’s compromise immigration legislation: “In the past, the Senate has come up with some truly outrageous plans for dealing with the millions of illegal immigrants in our nation, from consul... More
  • Gingrey testifies before Judiciary Committee on legislation to end Chain Migration
    May 8, 2007  - U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey today testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration regarding legislation he has introduced to end chain migration.  H.R. 938, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, closes the “chain migration” loophole which gives visa priority to the cou... More