Members of Congress to Host Media Briefing on Military DREAMer Amendments in FY16 NDAA

Washington, D.C. – This week, as the National Defense Authorization Act goes to the House floor for consideration, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and U.S. Congressman Ruben Gallego, AZ-7, will host a press conference to discuss their DREAMer amendments that both passed out of the House Armed Services Committee by a bipartisan vote.

Congressman Veasey introduced an amendment asking the Department of Defense for a report that evaluates how DACA and other deferred action programs would affect military recruiting efforts. Congressman Gallego introduced an amendment that encourages the Secretary of Defense to consider allowing DREAMers into the military. Both passed by bipartisan votes.

The media briefing will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 9:30 AM ET at 345 Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

WHAT:
Press conference to discuss DREAMer Amendments in the FY 2016 NDAA

WHO:
Congressman Marc Veasey
Congressman Ruben Gallego
Democratic Whip, Congressman Steny Hoyer
Cesar Vargas, DREAMer who wants to serve in the military and Co-Director of DREAM Action Coalition

WHEN:
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

TIME:
9:30 AM ET

WHERE:
345 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C.

MEDIA:
This event is open to the press. If you would like to attend the media briefing or schedule a one-on-one interview with Congressman Veasey, please RSVP in advance. To RSVP, please contact Nelly Decker at the Office of Congressman Veasey at 202-225-9897 or at nelly.decker@mail.house.gov or Pili Tobar at the Office of Ruben Gallego at 305-890-3076 or at pili.tobar@mail.house.gov.