Which president passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act?

U.S. President Ronald Reagan
The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA or the Simpson–Mazzoli Act) was passed by the 99th United States Congress and signed into law by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on November 6, 1986.

What did the Comprehensive immigration reform Act do?

Authorizes mandatory departure and immigrant or nonimmigrant reentry for a qualifying illegal alien who has been present and employed in the United States since January 7, 2004.

When was the last major immigration reform bill passed?

The most recent major immigration reform enacted in the United States, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, made it illegal to hire or recruit illegal immigrants. The law did not provide a legal way for the great number of low-skilled workers wishing to enter the United States.

Was the Comprehensive immigration reform Act passed?

It was passed on May 25, 2006, by a vote of 62-36.

What is the Obama administration doing on immigration?

June: After a half year of work on an economic stimulus plan, unemployment insurance, an auto bailout and more, the Obama administration lumbers to life on immigration. “His position is very clear: he thinks we need comprehensive immigration reform,” David Axelrod, then senior adviser, told the New York Times in an interview.

What happened to the Immigration Reform Bill in June?

June: The Senate passes the Gang of Eight’s immigration reform bill 68-32. The bill contained a path to citizenship over 13 years for undocumented workers and some $40bn for border security. The House would never vote on it.

What is Republican obstruction really doing to immigration reform?

Speaking a year ago to the month when the Senate passed an immigration reform bill, the President outlined what Republican obstruction has meant over the past year: Businesses can still game the system by hiring undocumented workers — which punishes businesses that are playing by the rules and hurting the wages of hard-working Americans;

What did Obama say about immigration reform in the Rose Garden?

In the Rose Garden this afternoon, President Obama reiterated his commitment to immigration reform and reproached House Republicans for their unwillingness to confront this important issue.