END VISA LOTTERY: 4 More Bill Co-Sponsors (Carter, Lamborn, Rooney & Shuler)
Reps. John Carter (R-Texas), Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), Tom Rooney (R-Fla.), and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) have co-sponsored the bi-partisan SAFE for America Act of 2011 that would end the Visa Lottery.
The Visa Lottery issues 50,000 green cards based on "random selection" instead of humanitarian need, family connection, or other economic or cultural value to the United States.
Rep. Goodlatte's bill is one of our top legislative priorities for the 112th Congress and currently has 17 co-sponsors.
Rep. Carter represents Texas' 31st Congressional District. He is currently serving his 5th term in Congress and has earned a career B+ grade. Rep. Carter has also earned "5-for-5" status by sponsoring all 5 of our 5 Great Immigration Bills.
Rep. Lamborn represents Colorado's 5th Congressional District. He is currently serving his 3rd term in Congress and has earned a career A- grade.
Rep. Rooney represents Florida's 16th Congressional District. He is currently serving his 2nd term in Congress and has earned a career B grade.
Rep. Shuler represents North Carolina's 11th Congressional District. He is currently serving his 3rd term in Congress and has earned a career A grade.