The resolution calls on the United States Congress to increase penalties for violations of federal immigration laws and urges the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to actively prosecute employers who hire undocumented immigrants. It highlights that undocumented immigrants constitute a significant portion of the U.S. labor force and that employers hiring them contribute to job loss for American workers and suppress wages. Despite having the authority to prosecute such employers since 1986, ICE has rarely exercised this power, with a stark contrast in the number of prosecutions for illegal entry compared to those for hiring undocumented workers.

The Kansas Senate resolution advocates for the federal government to not only enforce existing penalties but also to double the fines for immigration law violations. It emphasizes the need for ICE to take a more aggressive stance against companies that exploit undocumented labor, thereby creating a more equitable job market for American workers. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Kansas congressional representatives and the Acting Director of ICE.