S. 1720: Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act

On 8/2/17, Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA) introduced the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act, which would create a skills-based immigration points system, end the Diversity Visa Program, and reduce the number of family-based immigrants and refugees. The House companion bill (H.R. 3775) was introduced by Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX) on 9/14/17.

• AILA strongly opposes the RAISE Act.
• AILA Section-by-Section Analysis of RAISE Act

Related Resources

• Think Immigration: RAISE Act Policies Won't Lift Up America
• Featured Issue: Congressional Efforts to Curb Legal Immigration
• AILA Quicktake Video: AILA Opposes the RAISE Act
• AILA Press Statement: RAISE Act Attacks Legal Immigration System; Ignores Needs of U.S. Businesses and Families
• S. 354: Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act