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A majority of Americans believe that Congress should address the crisis at the border and grant a permanent solution for Dreamers before the 2022 elections. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar’s recent introduction of the Dignity Act is an opportunity for lawmakers to accomplish both. Major provisions of the Dignity Act include: A mandated floor of approximately […]
Legislation Would Enhance Border Security and Help Modernize Immigration System Arlington, VA – Today, The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity applauded the introduction of the Dignity Act, legislation that would streamline, modernize, and improve our country’s immigration system. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from South Florida. If enacted, […]
Americans are anxious. They are worried about COVID-19, government overspending and its impact on inflation, and the future of American democracy. A thriving, adaptable society is the foundation of our well-being. To achieve this vision for our country, Americans for Prosperity’s 2022 federal policy agenda, Empowering People, Emerging Stronger, presents a series of key priorities […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement applauding the The Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act legislation introduced this week by a group of bipartisan members. The House had previously presented a similar bill called America’s Children Act. “We thank Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Susan […]
While polling shows that immigration continues to rank among important priorities for Congress to address, progress has been slow. Different bills have gained support – including the bipartisan Border Solutions Act – but no significant legislation has been approved this year. Congress is failing to act even though obvious border challenges point to the importance […]
As America recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all looking for signs of a robust recovery. A growing economy should mean more jobs, rising wages, and the opportunity for millions to rebuild what was lost over the last year. Signs have been encouraging, with an economic growth rate that’s the highest in years. At the […]
Prioritization of Immigration is an Important Step Arlington, Va. – Today, Sen. Bob Menendez and Rep. Linda Sanchez, along with various members of congress, introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 with the goal of reforming our nation’s outdated, broken immigration system. Daniel Garza, President of The LIBRE Initiative, and Tim Phillips, President of Americans […]
As Americans work to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and generate stronger economic growth, it’s critical that government not put up barriers that hurt workers and employers. We can’t afford to leave hardworking contributors on the sidelines because shortsighted rules block people who want to help grow our economy. That’s obviously true for every American who wants […]
With the start of a new Congress and a new presidential administration, many in Washington and elsewhere see an opportunity to enact bipartisan legislation to reform the nation’s immigration laws. It’s been decades since this important system was updated, and presidents in both parties have increasingly turned to unilateral executive action to try to address shortcomings. These presidential directives have been aimed at legal immigration, […]
