From november 6, 1986, when he was about to sign the Immigration Reform and control act of 1986. [video clip] this bill, the Immigration Reform and control act of 1986 that i will sign in a few minutes is the most comprehensive reform of our Immigration Laws since 1953. It is the product of one of the longest, most difficult legislative undertakings. It is an excellent example of a truly successful bipartisan effort. The administration of the allies and Immigration Reform on both sides of the u. S. Capitol and both sides of the aisle worked together to accomplish these critically important reforms to control ilLegal Immigration. In 1981, this administration passed a comprehensive legislative package, including sanctions, other measures and legalization. The act provides these three essential components. Distance is not discouraged. The problem of ilLegal Immigration should not therefore be seen as a problem between the United States and its neighbors. Our objective is to establish a re
The Simpson-Mazzoli Act championed by former Wyoming Sen. Al Simpson in 1986 is the last major immigration reform bill passed by Congress. He says the only way to get meaningful immigration reform is for it to be bipartisan.