Immigration Reform
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi hosts an AAPI roundtable discussion on the census, comprehensive immigration reform, and healthcare, joined by members of the San Francisco Asian Pacific Islander Council.
America draws strength from our long, proud heritage as a nation of immigrants, who are the constant reinvigoration of our country. Each wave of newcomers brings their patriotism, bravery and determination to succeed to our shores – and in doing so, makes America more American. As students and servicemembers, entrepreneurs and public servants, parents and neighbors, these new Americans affirm our country's fundamental, founding truth: that in diversity, lies strength.
House Democrats have also taken decisive action, twice-passing H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, to address the crisis that President Trump created when he ended DACA and took away Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) protections for people covered by those initiatives during his first term. The Dream and Promise Act protects our nation's Dreamers, as well as TPS and DED holders, allowing them to contribute fully to our country while providing a pathway to citizenship.
Of course, we will meet our responsibility to provide strong, smart border security that serves our country's needs, is consistent with our values, and does not squander billions of dollars on a border wall. Every day, I am proud to work to ensure that immigrants can continue to enrich and bless our nation with the courage, determination and patriotism they bring to our shores, and to ensure that the American Dream remains in reach for everyone.