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. 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.
Four years ago, President Obama took action within his authority to prevent the deportation of those who were brought to our country as children and know America as their home.
MESSAGE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC WHIP
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court issued a tied 4-4 ruling on President Obama's executive actions on immigration.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke at a press conference this afternoon with Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to urge Members to defeat Republican amendments to the defense appropriations bill, which would prevent DREAMers from serving in the military.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives this afternoon in opposition to consideration of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017 due to House Republicans' refusal to allow debate on an amendment to ban discrimination against LGBT Americans.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks today at a screening of the Sundance documentary film, “A Hug From Paul Ryan.”
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in support of Rep. Don Beyer's (VA) legislation to oppose immigration bans based on religion.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Cinco de Mayo.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in anticipation of Monday’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court in United States v. Texas.
Today on the House Floor, House Democrats stood united against the anti-immigrant amicus brief resolution passed by House Republicans, which would challenge the President’s executive order on immigration. ICYMI during debate, Reps. Jared Polis, Luis Gutierrez, and Zoe Lofgren made parliamentary inquiries to highlight Republicans’ hypocrisy in challenging the President’s executive action.