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 more rigorously but also to double the fines associated with immigration law violations. It emphasizes the need for ICE to take a more proactive approach in holding companies accountable for hiring undocumented immigrants, thereby addressing the exploitation of labor and protecting American jobs. The resolution concludes with a directive to send copies to relevant congressional members and the Acting Director of ICE.