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McConnell to Open Senate Floor for DACA Debate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced yesterday that he'll open up the Senate floor next week for a debate over DACA. The move keeps the promise he made to Democratic Leaders last month as part of a deal to end the government shutdown. Sen. McConnell pledged to hold an open floor debate if no DACA deal had been reached by Feb. 8 and Democrats agreed to keep the government funded beyond the Feb. 8 deadline.
Protecting Our Communities from Gang Violence Act of 2018
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that individuals who naturalized under title III of that Act, who are affiliated with a criminal gang, are subject to revocation of citizenship, and for other purposes.
Reps. Bilirakis & Wilson cosponsor Rep. Goodlatte's H.R. 4760!
Employers Pressure Congress to Increase H-2B Visas in Spending Bill
More than a hundred trade groups have signed a letter addressed to the top Members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, urging them to include an increase in H-2B visas in the upcoming spending bill. The House passed a short-term spending bill last night, and the Senate is expected to take it up later this week.
Categories of Migrants Recognized Under U.S. Law
Categories of Migrants Recognized Under U.S. Law (February 2018)
H.R. 4974
NumbersUSA's Position:
SupportTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to render overstaying a visa a criminal offense, and for other purposes.
Reps. Granger, Palmer & Wagner Cosponsor Rep. Goodlatte's H.R. 4760
Reuniting Families Act
NumbersUSA's Position:
OpposeTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.