Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The United States is a nation of immigrants, and we recognize the contributions made by Americans who came to this country from all over the world to make a new home and pursue the American Dream.

The United States is a nation of immigrants, and we recognize the contributions made by Americans who came to this country from all over the world to make a new home and pursue the American Dream. That’s why House Democrats continue to work for common sense, comprehensive, and balanced immigration reform: reform that secures our borders, respects the rule of law, and provides immigrants with a fair chance of achieving the American Dream. We believe that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should have a chance at building a future here in America. Comprehensive immigration reform would be good for the American economy and help our fiscal outlook. House Democrats have worked to establish a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and T.P.S. and D.E.D. status holders by twice-passing the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act, which Republicans continue to obstruct in the Senate. House Democrats also passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A guestworker program to allow those contributing to our agricultural economy to remain in America. President Biden has taken action to restore the DACA program, end wasteful spending on an ineffective border wall, and reaffirm America’s values. Democrats will continue to partner with the Biden Administration to help Dreamers, fix American’s broken immigration system and ensure that it strengthens America and grows our economy.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Related
House Democrats Address Women's Equality and Safety, Critical Immigration Reforms in Busy Legislative Week

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER

 

This week, the Democratic-led House continued its ambitious legislative schedule with major actions to promote women's equality
Hoyer Statement on the U.S. Citizenship Act

"The U.S. Citizenship Act is a major step toward achieving the kind of immigration reform long overdue for our country. 
Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders on Immigration
On his first day in office, President Biden took immediate action to reverse some of the Trump Administration's worst policies targeting immigrants. 
Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of House Passage of the Dream Act
I'm proud to have brought the Dream Act to the House Floor in 2010 as Majority Leader and worked to secure its passage, recognizing the contributions that Dreamers make to our nation and providing them with a pathway to citizenship.
Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Ruling to Restore DACA
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after a federal judge ruled in favor of restoring the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: 
Hoyer Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint
These whistleblower allegations, if confirmed, would reveal one of the most stunning and horrendous violations of human rights at the hands of an American administration in modern history.  We have already seen reports that conditions in these immigration detention facilities are unsanitary and that detainees lack access to even basic human and medical needs, including reports of toxic pesticides being used on detainees. 
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Access to Counsel Act
Today, the House passed legislation, sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, to ensure that the principle of defendants’ access to counsel is protected in immigration proceedings.
Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Efforts to Interfere in the 2020 Census
This memorandum is reprehensible, ignoring the Constitution’s clear directive that ‘the whole number of persons in each state’ be counted. 
Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Blocking the Administration From Ending the DACA Program
This morning’s decision by the Supreme Court rejecting the Trump Administration’s effort to rescind the DACA program is a major victory both for Dreamers and for the American people, as we all benefit from their contributions to our nation. 
Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Oral Arguments for DACA
Thanks to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, 800,000 Dreamers – young people were brought here as children and have done nothing wrong – have been able to remain in the only country they know as home and contribute to our economy and our nation’s future.