U.S. Rep. Meeks Statement on the U.S. Senate Proposal for Immigration Reform

April 17, 2013

U.S. Rep. Meeks Statement on the U.S. Senate Proposal for Immigration Reform

Excerpt: While there remains work to be done to ensure the passage of this legislation, I am confident in my colleagues’ desires to move forward and enact this bi-partisan comprehensive immigration bill.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement after the Senate’s working group unveiled its bipartisan proposal for comprehensive immigration reform:

“A bipartisan group of 8 senators released their plan for immigration reform today; this measure brings our country one step closer to realizing our goal of comprehensive immigration reform. It is a clear bi-partisan attempt to incorporate ideals that are most important to each side. The legislation seeks to balance a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants already in the country with added border security.

“America is a nation built on generations of families, workers, entrepreneurs, students, and gifted individuals who have come to our shores in search of the American Dream. These immigrants have supported our economy, enriched our communities, and contributed to the diversity that makes our nation so great. After working to pass the DREAM Act with my Democratic colleagues, comprehensive immigration reform will further solidify that intent and allow these individuals a chance to lawfully be incorporated in this country.

“While there remains work to be done to ensure the passage of this legislation, I am confident in my colleagues’ desires to move forward and enact this bi-partisan comprehensive immigration bill.” [End]