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
Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to End Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
I am extremely disappointed that the Trump Administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. Given the ongoing economic, political, and health challenges facing the country of Haiti, there is agreement on both sides of the aisle that TPS ought to be extended for more than 50,000 Haitians residing in the United States.
Hoyer, Aguilar Meet with DREAMer Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders Supporting the DREAM Act
Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-31) met yesterday afternoon with FWD.us, business leaders, and several entrepreneurs and professionals who are registered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Hoyer: Words Are Not Enough; We Must Bring the DREAM Act to the Floor Now
This morning, a number of House Republicans held a press conference to announce that Congress should act before the end of the year to pass a permanent solution to allow DREAMers to remain here. 
Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision to End Temporary Protected Status for Nicaraguans
The Trump Administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Nicaraguans, many of whom have been living in the United States for nearly two decades, is deeply misguided and inhumane.
Hoyer Discusses Urgent Need to Bring the DREAM Act to the Floor for a Vote with NEA-AFT
Today, I joined the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers to call attention to the danger of deporting 20,000 educators from our country simply because they were brought here as children without proper documentation. 
Hoyer, Loh Op-Ed: Congress Must Pass the DREAM Act to Protect Maryland Dreamers
Wanted to be sure you saw an op-ed by Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and University of Maryland President Dr. Wallace Loh in the Diamondback, the University of Maryland’s on-campus newspaper.
Business Leaders to President Trump and Congressional GOP: Pass the DREAM Act to Protect DREAMers
Business leaders from across the country recognize the important contributions of DREAMers to our economy and are urging President Trump and Congressional Republicans to ensure they can stay in the U.S. The business community is urging Republicans to bring the DREAM Act to the Floor for a vote to provide a permanent legislative solution for DREAMers.
Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Immigration Principles
This proposal is a non-starter.
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Add Rep. Scott Taylor (R-VA), who votes with Donald Trump 97% of the time, to the list of Republicans who believe we should protect DREAMers. Here’s what he had to say, from Vice News:
Fox News: “Rare Partisan Agreement” on DREAMers
Would you look at that?