8 months ago
Republican Lawmaker Proposes US Immigration Moratorium
A Republican lawmaker named Anna Paulina Luna wants to introduce a bill that would temporarily stop new immigration to the United States.
She believes the current immigration system is broken and needs to be fixed.
The pause would give the government time to review and improve the system.
Another Republican, Chip Roy, has a similar idea called the PAUSE Act.
Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, has suggested an even longer pause of ten years.
The number of immigrants in the US has been changing, with a record high in early 2025 and a decrease by mid-year.
President Trump's administration has been making immigration rules stricter.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) plans to introduce a bill for a temporary immigration moratorium in the US.
The moratorium aims to pause new entries while the government reviews and overhauls the immigration system.
Details about the duration and affected groups have not been specified.
Similar proposals include the PAUSE Act by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and a 10-year moratorium suggested by Steve Bannon.
The number of immigrants in the US reached a record high of 53.3 million in January 2025 and dropped to 51.9 million by June 2025.
- Who
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and other Republican lawmakers
- What
- Proposal for a temporary pause on immigration to the US
- Where
- United States Congress
- When
- To be introduced when Congress reconvenes
- Why
- To review and overhaul the immigration system
Key facts
- Proposed by
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)
- Bill Status
- To be introduced in Congress
- Duration
- Not specified
- Affected Groups
- Not specified
- Similar Proposal
- PAUSE Act by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX)
- Steve Bannon's Proposal
- 10-year moratorium on all immigration
- Undocumented Immigrants (2023)
- 14 million
- Total Immigrants (Jan 2025)
- 53.3 million
- Total Immigrants (Jun 2025)
- 51.9 million
Quotes
Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna
Republican lawmaker from Florida
“Our immigration system is incredibly broken, and, as you were seeing, there are many people who have come to this country and seriously abused it. The entire system needs an overhaul. I will be introducing an immigration moratorium as soon as we get back to Washington and the floor reopens. This is a necessary move in order to flush the system.”
financialexpress.com
Steve Bannon
Former Trump advisor and podcast host
“We’re calling for a 10 year moratorium. No immigration. Refugee, amnesty and asylum programs are completely corrupt and now it’s in your face. This isn’t just about ending H1Bs. It’s a full moratorium across the board. No immigration for a decade until this mess is fixed.”
financialexpress.com
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