Washington, Mar 9 –  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) received recognition by Numbers USA, a nationwide organization that encourages enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws.  Jones is the first member of the House of Representatives to earn the “5 for 5” status by cosponsoring five bills in Congress that if passed would “resolve most of our nation’s immigration problems.”  Throughout his nine terms in Congress, Representative Jones has maintained an “A” grade on immigration enforcement issues according to Numbers USA.

“I am honored by the recognition,” said Jones. “It is far beyond time for the federal government to meaningfully enforce our immigration laws.”

The list of the legislation sponsored by Jones follows:

–          H.R. 692: ending chain immigration and reducing the number of green cards issued each year by 250,000

–          H.R. 704:  ending the visa lottery that awards 50,000 green cards through random selection

–          H.R. 800:  requiring all employers to use E-Verify

–          H.R. 140:  putting an end to the practice of birthright citizenship

–          H.R. 100:  helping local officials enforce federal immigration laws.