Immigration
WASHINGTON — As many celebrate the second anniversary of a federal policy that deferred deportations for many young people brought to America illegally as children, uncertainty and fear nonetheless persist for many immigrants.
"It was a very positive step, and it showed the extent of the authority the president actually has here," said Arturo Vargas, the executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. "The problem with any of these actions are they are not permanent because [there is no] legislation."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, announced joined as an original co-sponsor of, H.Res. 606, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by The Honorable Linda Sánchez (CA-38), recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the accomplishments and role of immigrants in shaping the history and culture of the United States.
Updated 4 p.m. | Rep. Jeff Denham wants a vote on his bill that would allow illegal immigrants brought to the country as children to gain permanent residence in the United States in exchange for military service — and he's got a plan in the works.
The California Republican is looking for Democrats and Republicans who are members of the House Armed Services Committee to sign on as co-sponsors of his legislation, known as the ENLIST Act, a House GOP aide familiar with Denham's efforts told CQ Roll Call.
House Democrats came together Wednesday to reignite the debate on immigration reform, introducing a discharge petition against the House Republican leadership, attempting to force Republicans to finally issue a vote on immigration.
Washington D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after joining fellow House Democrats in announcing and signing a discharge petition to demand Speaker Boehner to bring H.R. 15, the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, to the House floor for a vote.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement regarding the two anti-immigrant bills, H.R. 4138 the ENFORCE Act and H.R. 3973 the Faithful Execution of the Law Act, that takes direct aim at DREAMers:
“Instead of House Republican Leadership addressing comprehensive immigration reform that would provide relief to families and Latino communities as well as improve our economy, House Republican Leadership again chose to play political games with the lives of productive members of society.
President Barack Obama is expected to renew his push for immigration reform during his State of the Union address tonight, but a group of more than 30 House Democrats led by Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona say that isn’t enough. They want him to use his executive powers to suspend deportations until Congress passes immigration legislation.
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL,11) says immigrants who are detained in the United States should receive a basic overview of their legal rights when they arrive in custody.
Millions of Americans gathered in Times Square back on Dec. 31 to welcome the beginning of 2014. As the cloud of confetti disappeared and the new year began, I reflected on what many who came before us sought when they arrived at Ellis…
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, TX-33, will join Rep. Tony Cárdenas who has gathered more than a dozen fellow freshmen representatives Wednesday morning for a press availability, discussing the importance of passing Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
The press conference will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2456.