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
President Trump Continues to Reject Bipartisan Compromises to Protect DREAMers
After the President terminated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, he issued a six-month delay and asked Congress to find a permanent legislative solution to allow DREAMers to remain here.
Hoyer Statement on the GOP’s Failure to Address the DACA Crisis Before President Trump’s March 5 Deadline
When President Trump unnecessarily ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in September, he issued a six-month delay and asked Congress to take action allowing DREAMers to stay here by the March 5 deadline. 
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Rejection of Trump Administration's Attempt to Deport DREAMers
The Supreme Court’s rejection of the Trump Administration’s request to expedite the deportation of hundreds of thousands of young DREAMers does not mean Congress has any less urgency to resolve this crisis of the President’s own making. 
Hoyer: Congress Must Not Fail the DREAMers Who Are Looking to Us for Protection
Congress must not fail the DREAMers who are looking to us for protection.  The Senate must not simply give up but work to reach a compromise that can achieve sixty votes and enables DREAMers to stay in this country they call home. 
Hoyer Urges Speaker Ryan to Let the House Work Its Will On Legislation to Protect DREAMers
Madam Speaker, we have four legislative days before those protected by DACA will be at risk. The Speaker has said he was going to address this issue. He has not at this point in time.
Hoyer Discusses the Urgent Need to Fund Government and Protect DREAMers on CNN
I think that the Senate plan certainly is better than the House plan, which was a partisan, defense [funding] only, and left all the domestic agencies without any opportunity to plan for the long term.
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Democrats and State of the Union DREAMer Guests to Highlight the Urgent Need to Protect DREAMers
We’re going to listen to the President of the United States talk about the state of the union and the state of the union is better because of the DREAMers. 
Hoyer Discusses President Trump's Efforts to Undermine the FBI and the Urgent Need to Protect DREAMers on MSNBC’s Morning Joe
Well, first of all, Joe, it's very concerning, ought to be very concerning to every American.
President Trump’s Travesty: The Chaos and Incompetence of His First Year in Office
President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address tonight, and as we reflect on his first year in office, it is clear that the Trump presidency has so far been defined by chaos and incompetence.
Hoyer Announces Guest for State of the Union Address
It is my honor to welcome Gabriela Hernandez, a DREAMer from Prince George’s County, Maryland, as my guest for tomorrow’s State of the Union Address